Hundreds of thousands without power in NW snow, ice storm; I-84 still closed
A winter storm has blanketed the Pacific Northwest with ice and snow, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power and prompting Oregon Gov.…
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White House deputy press secretary resigns after threatening reporter over story about him
White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo, who threatened a reporter who asked about his relationship with another reporter, has resigned.…
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Duarte’s 3 lifts Oregon to 63-61 win over Arizona
Chris Duarte hit a 3-pointer with 15.6 seconds left, Eugene Omoruyi scored 19 points and Oregon held on Saturday to beat Arizona 63-61.…
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No. 5 Stanford women pull away for 83-58 win over Oregon State
Haley Jones had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 5 Stanford won its seventh straight with an 83-58 victory over Oregon State Saturday night.…
Continue ReadingDallas police officer directing traffic killed by suspected drunk driver
A 32-year-old man was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a car he was driving allegedly struck and killed a Dallas police officer who was…
Continue ReadingWyden, Merkley issue statements on Trump impeachment acquittal
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following statements after Saturday’s Senate acquittal of former President Donald Trump on an…
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Even after acquittal, GOP senators and Democratic managers hope rebuke of Trump has lasting impact
In the moments after former President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate for a second time in a little more than a year, Senate Minority Leader…
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Biden says ‘democracy must always be defended’ after Trump’s acquittal in second impeachment trial
President Joe Biden weighed in late Saturday night on former President Donald Trump’s acquittal in his second impeachment trial, saying that…
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New Bend extended-stay hotel seeks health-conscious guests
The new Element by Westin extended-stay hotel that just opened its doors at the north end of downtown Bend is the first in…
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NW snowstorm delays, cancels Redmond flights
While Redmond Airport crews cleared snow from runways and other areas on Saturday, the snowstorm’s impacts at Seattle and Portland made for flight…
Continue Reading Louisiana Republican Party censures Cassidy following vote to convict Trump
The Louisiana Republican Party swiftly moved Saturday to censure GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy after he voted earlier in the day to convict former President…
Continue ReadingSaturday, Feb. 13: Evening Snow Report
Double-digit snow totals across the resorts with the exception of Willamette Pass and Hoodoo (who is having some trouble with their sensor). Every…
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Summit HS student COVID-19 cases rise to 24; no in-person classes through next week
The number of Summit High School students who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to 24, mostly from exposures to those who attended a party…
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This was no triumph for Trump
There was never a doubt that former President Donald Trump would escape conviction in his latest impeachment trial. The “jurors” were,…
Continue ReadingNYPD deploys 500 officers to patrol subways after four stabbings in less than 24 hours
The New York City Police Department is deploying an additional 500 officers to patrol the city’s subway system after four stabbings in less…
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Most of snowfall over, but freezing rain could replace it
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! For the moment, we’re enjoying some calmer weather in the lower elevations, while the Cascades are still feeling the…
Continue Reading Fact check: Trump lawyer closes impeachment defense with a barrage of dishonesty
Former President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense was dishonest from start to finish. Prior to Trump’s Senate acquittal on Saturday on…
Continue ReadingMcConnell blames Trump but voted not guilty anyway
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell directly blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting last month’s riot but voted Saturday to…
Continue ReadingThese Republicans voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial
Seven Republican senators joined with Democrats in voting to convict former President Donald Trump at the conclusion of his second impeachment trial.…
Continue ReadingNearly a third of US adults are undecided about the Covid-19 vaccine. Some say friends and family could sway them
Though officials and health experts say the end of the Covid-19 pandemic will rely on a large proportion of Americans being inoculated, nearly a…
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