No. 21 Oregon pulls away from Cal for 82-69 victory
Eugene Omoruyi scored 26 points and No. 21 Oregon extended its winning streak at home to 27 games with an 82-69 victory over California Thursday night.
Continue ReadingMonth: December 2020
Crash at NE Bend intersection sends 1 to hospital
A New Year’s Eve crash closed the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and NE 27th Street in Bend, sending one passenger to the hospital, police said.
Continue ReadingNew Year is greeted in muted fashion as leaders warn, Covid loves a crowd
Many people will want to put 2020 firmly behind them. But governments around the world have pleaded with people not to see in 2021 with traditional New Year’s Eve parties and street celebrations for fear of accelerating the spread of coronavirus. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, India and Australia are among the many nations
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Wallowa County hospital employee has severe allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine
As the public health authority for Wallowa County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday that a health care worker there has had a severe allergic reaction to the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that required hospitalization.
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US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary
The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain divided over the risk posed by the regime and the Iraq-based militias it supports. Pentagon officials say the military muscle-flexing is meant to warn Tehran off attacking American interests or
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Out & About: Closing out 2020, in scenic fashion
Wildlife, wonderful scenes and more — no matter the season, we are honored to share your fine photos with everybody. Please send us yours from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM.
Continue ReadingUS flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East in show of force
The US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday “to underscore the US military’s commitment to regional security and demonstrate a unique ability to rapidly deploy overwhelming combat power on short notice,” according to a statement from US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the region. The bombers were sent from
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California hospitals stressed to the ‘brink of catastrophe’ by the coronavirus surge
Overflowing hospital morgues, increased 911 wait times, beds only opening when patients die. Hospitals in California, where almost all of the state’s 40 million residents are living under stay-at-home orders, are seeing historic stress points. The surge of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations is pushing hospitals in Los Angeles County to the “brink of catastrophe,”
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Big Ol’ Fish: Last catches of the year, mighty fine
The last episode of Big Ol’ Fish for 2020 has a wide array of great catches on display. Send us yours from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM!
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Central Oregonians talk of New Year’s plans, resolutions
We talked on the last day of 2020 with several Central Oregonians about their New Year’s plans and what resolutions they have for 2021.
Continue ReadingAndre Hill’s friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows
New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer — including Hill’s body being handcuffed as he lay on the ground and a woman telling police he was there to bring her Christmas money and “didn’t do anything.” The Columbus Division of
Continue ReadingMinneapolis police were involved in a fatal shooting. The chief released bodycam footage
Minneapolis police on Thursday released body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a Black man that happened during a traffic stop — the department’s first police-involved shooting since George Floyd died while being pinned down by officers in May. The shooting Wednesday evening involved a man suspected in a felony who Minneapolis Police Chief
Continue Reading21 things to look forward to in 2021 … if everything works out
Yes, it may be tempting fate. Yes, the 2020 version of this story now reads like a depressing farce. But come on. Something good has to happen in 2021, right? A lot of things that were canceled in 2020 are back on this year. Tentatively. And a lot of commonplace activities that we’ve previously taken
Continue ReadingDistilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fee for helping out during pandemic
Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee the government charged them this week by mistake. When hand sanitizer was in short supply in March, hundreds of distilleries jumped in and made it themselves. In order to do so, they
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‘Slap in the face’: FDA scraps $14,000 fee to distilleries that make hand sanitizer
After major backlash from the small-batch distilling community, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has decided to waive a $14,000 fee it planned to impose on distilleries for the production of hand sanitizer.
Continue ReadingHow the effort to vaccinate the elderly is going in some states
As Covid-19 vaccines roll out across the US, some states are already offering shots to people other than health care workers and nursing home residents. West Virginia recently announced it would start vaccinating some of its elderly population, joining states such as Tennessee, Nevada and Florida in expanding vaccine distribution. Federal recommendations advise that the
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100+ Women Who Care C. Oregon donate nearly $20K to three area nonprofits
The year 2020 has been a challenge like none other. Yet members of 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon remained committed to helping Central Oregon nonprofit organizations in need.
Continue ReadingMcConnell called Hawley out over objecting to Electoral College vote during conference call Hawley wasn’t on
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday held a conference call with the Senate GOP conference in which he pressed Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley to explain the rationale behind his plans to object to the Electoral College vote, according to a source directly familiar with the call. Hawley did not respond to multiple questions from
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Continue ReadingTrump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic’s impact on labor market
President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States on Thursday, just hours before those restrictions were set to lapse. Trump extended the restrictions through March 31, two months after he will leave office. The continuation of the restrictions, which comes with
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