Sunny, a little warmer
High pressure over the Pacific NW will give us another sunny, beautiful day today.
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Exclusive: Cleared after quarantine Omahan returns home
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — After two weeks of quarantine on a Marine base in San Diego, dozens of Americans who showed no symptoms of coronavirus were allowed to leave. One of them is from Omaha and he was welcomed home Tuesday night. A kiss for wife Fauniel, a
Continue ReadingCompanies warn they might not have enough workers under new UK immigration system
Companies in Britain are warning that a new immigration system that prioritizes skilled workers could lead to labor shortages in industries including farming and social care. The UK government on Wednesday unveiled a system under which potential immigrants to the country will be assigned points based on their specific skills and qualifications, potential salary and
Continue ReadingPortland St. looks to sweep Montana State
Montana State (14-11, 8-6) vs. Portland State (13-14, 7-8) The Viking Pavilion, Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Montana State seeks revenge on Portland State after dropping the first matchup in Bozeman. The teams last played on Jan. 11, when the Vikings shot 48.4 percent from the field en route to a 77-76
Continue ReadingASU faces tough test vs No. 14 Oregon
No. 14 Oregon (20-6, 9-4) vs. Arizona State (17-8, 8-5) Desert Financial Arena, Tempe, Arizona; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 14 Oregon presents a tough challenge for Arizona State. Arizona State has won one of its five games against ranked opponents this season. Oregon has moved up to No. 14 in the latest
Continue ReadingGrand Canyon looks to sweep Seattle
Grand Canyon (12-13, 7-4) vs. Seattle (12-14, 5-6) Redhawk Center, Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Seattle seeks revenge on Grand Canyon after dropping the first matchup in Phoenix. The teams last faced each other on Jan. 23, when the Antelopes shot 44.1 percent from the field while holding Seattle’s shooters to just 40
Continue ReadingJury selection to begin in Los Angeles murder trial of real estate tycoon Robert Durst
After Robert Durst was arrested for the killing of his longtime friend, the New York real estate heir sat down with a prosecutor for hours, making potentially damaging claims and lamenting his many physical ailments. “My life expectancy is about five years,” the eccentric millionaire said in the 2015 jailhouse interview in New Orleans. The
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Credit union offers prizes to outstanding teachers, schools
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Tuesday the kickoff of its 11th annual OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. The campaign will award up to $100,000 this year to outstanding public or private K-12 teachers and schools, including paying the mortgage of the two winning teachers for one full year. The nomination
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OSU Extension offers free testing of pressure canner dial gauges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For safe processing of low-acid foods such as meat, poultry, fish, game and vegetables, home pressure canner dial gauges must be tested every year, or if bumped or dropped, to ensure accuracy. If the dial gauge is inaccurate by more than two pounds, Oregon State University Extension and the National Center
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Oregon House OKs bill to stop suspending licenses for failure to pay fines, fees
The Oregon House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation Tuesday, House Bill 4065, to end the practice of suspending driver licenses for failure to pay court fines and fees.
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Deschutes Public Library fundraising shifts from ‘Friends’ to foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From a collection of small buildings and outposts 100 years ago to a robust system of six libraries serving nearly 200,000 people today, Deschutes Public Library has long benefited from the efforts of volunteers to help support its mission. That dedicated volunteer support included the work of Friends of the Library
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Redmond PD report Jan. speed, seat belt enforcement results
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During the month of January, the Redmond Police Department conducted grant-funded speed and seat belt enforcement patrols. Redmond patrol officers working these shifts made a total of 35 enforcement contacts with 23 of these being speed-related, in addition to officers working regular patrol shifts. Enhanced patrols included the area of the Yew
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2 DCSO sergeants placed on paid leave amid inquiry
Two patrol sergeants with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have been placed on paid administrative leave in recent days amid an inquiry into alleged policy violations, the agency said Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Daily Game’ game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the Washington Lottery’s “Daily Game” game were: 3-9-6 (three, nine, six)
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Keno’ game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the Washington Lottery’s “Keno” game were: 11-12-14-16-17-18-22-26-28-39-41-45-47-48-52-54-58-72-73-76 (eleven, twelve, fourteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-two, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty-nine, forty-one, forty-five, forty-seven, forty-eight, fifty-two, fifty-four, fifty-eight, seventy-two, seventy-three, seventy-six)
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Pick 3 Night’ game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening’s drawing of the Idaho Lottery’s “Pick 3 Night” game were: 9-0-7 (nine, zero, seven)
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Big elk herd draws a crowd in Tumalo
Close to 150 elk have been hanging out near Highway 20 in Tumalo this week, some of the time on Ed Bishop’s property — and sparking quite a traffic challenge as many motorists stopped and pulled over to see or take photos of the magnificent scene.
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Helt only Oregon House GOP member to appear for night session
Most Republican lawmakers refused to attend a Tuesday night session of the Oregon House of Representatives amid a slowdown over anger at a sweeping bill on climate change. But Bend Rep. Cheri Helt did attend.
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Toastmasters, Redmond HS JROTC partner for workshop
An eight-week workshop on communication and public speaking is being offered for a second year by Redmond Toastmasters, partnering with the Redmond High JROTC.
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Boy Scouts bankruptcy filing prompts Oregon reaction
NewsChannel 21 spoke Tuesday with an Oregon attorney representing alleged Boy Scout abuse victims and received a statement from the Crater Lake Council in the wake of the national organization’s bankruptcy filing.
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