What Rob Portman’s retirement *really* tells us
Nothing in American politics happens in a vacuum. That includes the surprise retirement announcement by Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman on Monday.…
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Volunteers sought as Deschutes County’s mass vaccination site ramps up
Over the past week, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds vaccination site has been able to give COVID-19 doses to more than 4,000 Central Oregonians,…
Continue ReadingBrazil variant of coronavirus detected in US for first time
While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…
Continue ReadingHouse delivers impeachment article to Senate on Monday, triggering only 4th impeachment trial in US history
The House impeachment managers formally triggered the start of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial Monday evening after…
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COCC gets share of $5 million federal grant for advanced manufacturing training
Late last year, Central Oregon Community College partnered with Mt. Hood Community College, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and seven…
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Newsom shrugs off recall pressures as he lifts California’s Covid restrictions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised his state’s efforts to rein in the coronavirus pandemic Monday as he lifted California’s regional…
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J Bar J Youth Services achieves national accreditation
J Bar J Youth Services, a nonprofit operating several programs helping youth and families in Central Oregon, has achieved national accreditation…
Continue ReadingMonday PM Snow Report
The latest system moving through the Cascades has dropped several inches of snow. In the last update Meadows reported 3″, Timberline 6″, Hoodoo 3″…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy touts graduation rate of nearly 92.5%
According to an annual report released by the Oregon Department of Education, Redmond Proficiency Academy’s high school graduation rate for the…
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Back-to-back systems bring a chance for mixed showers
Our skies will stay partly cloudy Monday night with calm wind out of the…
Continue ReadingHouse to send impeachment article to the Senate on Monday triggering only 4th impeachment trial in US history
The House impeachment managers will formally trigger the start of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial at 7 p.m. ET Monday…
Continue ReadingFormer Trump officials and other GOP lawyers urge senators to ‘consider the evidence’ in impeachment trial
With the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump set to begin in February, nine prominent Republican lawyers, including two former officials in the…
Continue ReadingThese entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against Covid-19. In a letter addressed to President…
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ODOT warns drivers of blizzard conditions expected in S. Oregon, N. California
Drivers traveling over southwest Oregon mountain passes, including those on Interstate 5, should prepare for severe winter driving conditions Tuesday…
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Application deadline coming soon for Habitat’s new Redmond townhomes
There is just one week left to submit a housing application for Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity’s housing program for the Quince Townhomes in…
Continue ReadingAt least five people injured in Portland after vehicle hits multiple pedestrians
A vehicle struck at least five people in Portland, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The city’s Fire and Rescue department said…
Continue ReadingHere’s what you need to know about impeachment
The overall impeachment process laid out in the Constitution is relatively simple: President commits “high Crime or Misdemeanor,” House…
Continue ReadingPentagon weighs deploying thousands of troops to help Biden reach vaccination target
The Department of Defense is weighing options to assist President Joe Biden’s plan to vaccinate as many as 1.5 million people per day within…
Continue ReadingJanet Yellen is confirmed as the first female Treasury secretary in US history
Lawmakers confirmed Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary on Monday, making her the first woman in American history to hold the position. As head of the…
Continue ReadingNew Geisinger facility coming to Muncy
Click here for updates on this story MUNCY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Construction is still ongoing for the new Geisinger…
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