Many winter evictions banned in pricey Seattle
Seattle has banned many residential evictions during the city’s coldest and wettest months of December, January and February.
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against bots
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense by understanding how foreign actors use both technology and our emotions to interfere in elections.
Continue ReadingUtah man who spent a lifetime looking for his father found him living 10 minutes away
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH JORDAN, UT (KSL) — As a child growing up in Panama, Juan Vasquez didn’t wonder too much about his father. He knew his parents had met at a dance club while his dad was stationed by the United States Air Force in the small Central American country,
Continue ReadingFTC probing Big Tech’s past acquisitions
The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it sent requests to Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft seeking information about acquisitions they have completed in the past 10 years. In particular, the agency is looking for information on previous acquisitions by the tech giants that were not required to be reported to antitrust agencies because the
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Ore. lawmakers consider oversight board for towing companies
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to crack down on predatory towing by creating a new board with the power to investigate complaints, impose civil penalties and revoke a tower’s authority to do business in the state.
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein’s defense rests without testimony from the movie producer
Harvey Weinstein’s defense rested its case on Tuesday after calling seven witnesses — but without hearing from the movie producer, himself. The crux of the defense’s case pivoted on tough cross-examination of the six women who have accused him of rape and sexual assault. The seven defense witnesses called over the past few days included
Continue ReadingAnother nice day on the mountain!
The freezing level will reach about 5,000′ today.
Continue ReadingWhite House announces the Trumps will host Spain for a state visit in April
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Tuesday announced they will host Spain for a state visit in April, the third of the Trump administration. On April 21, the first couple will welcome King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain to the White House to “reaffirm our commitments to stand together to
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Another very nice day!
A ridge of high pressure centered well off the California coast will deliver another fine day to Central Oregon today.
Continue ReadingThe inexperience paradox in presidential campaigns
Pete Buttigieg’s Democratic presidential rivals are trying to kill his White House bid by highlighting the very quality that helped get three of the last four presidents elected: inexperience. “We have a newcomer in the White House and look where it got us,” warned Minnesota’s third-term senator, Amy Klobuchar. Former Vice President Joe Biden, who
Continue ReadingOSU mitochondria study could help boost understanding of diabetes and aging
In a surprising study, Oregon State University researchers found that no matter how much stress they placed on mice from either a high-fat diet or strenuous exercise, the animals’ mitochondria were able to adapt and continue their normal processes.
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Merkley introduces ‘Farmers Bill of Rights’ resolution
Sen. Jeff Merkley joins fellow lawmakers in introducing a groundbreaking Farmers Bill of Rights resolution, which he said affirms the rights of family farmers, ranchers and traditional agricultural communities in Oregon and across the country.
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Bend market’s fundraiser helps Family Kitchen
Newport Avenue Market customers, team members and suppliers have raised more than $45,000 to help alleviate hunger in Bend. The money raised as a result of Newport’s Food for February fundraiser will be used to purchase groceries at cost for Family Kitchen of Bend.
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Coffee stand fundraiser to help NeighborImpact fight hunger
NeighborImpact is partnering with Dutch Bros Coffee on Friday’s ‘Dutch Luv’ Day, with $1 from each drink to raise awareness and funds for hunger relief.
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Pick 4 10PM’ game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the Oregon Lottery’s “Pick 4 10PM” game were: 0-3-8-8 (zero, three, eight, eight)
Continue ReadingBend seeks volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee
The city of Bend is seeking applications for volunteers for the city’s Accessibility Advisory Committee.
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Democrat Williamson bows out of secretary of state race
Former Oregon House Democratic leader Jennifer Williamson on Monday dropped her bid for secretary of state amid a newspaper’s scrutiny of her campaign expenditures.
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OSU freshman Kennedy Brown tears ACL in left knee
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State freshman Kennedy Brown will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the ACL in her left knee in a win over Arizona State on Friday night. She started every game of the season prior to her injury, averaging 6.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 27.7 minutes per contest.
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Bend planning body OKs river trail upgrades plan
After a continued public hearing, Bend planning commissioners voted 6-1 Monday evening to approve Bend Park and Rec’s trail improvement project along the Deschutes River, although it could require about three dozen trees to be removed.
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Daily Game’ game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the Washington Lottery’s “Daily Game” game were: 3-1-8 (three, one, eight)
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