Hospital staff treat an elderly couple hospitalized with coronavirus to a dinner date together
A dinner date in a hospital brought together a couple — married for 63 years — that had been separated by Covid-19. Frank Martinez, 93,…
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More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the US since January 1, JHU data shows
More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the United States so far this year, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Since January 1,…
Continue Reading WHO team heads to China bat lab at the center of coronavirus conspiracies
A team of World Health Organization investigators in Wuhan are visiting a laboratory Wednesday that has been the focus of conspiracies and…
Continue Reading Biden looks to be in ‘lockstep’ with allies on China
The Biden administration wants to be “in lockstep” with allies and partners and then will engage with China, US State Department…
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Redmond’s Valentine’s ‘Northern Lights’ show to benefit Jericho Road
The Redmond Chamber of Commerce is featuring Jericho Road of Redmond as the nonprofit organization to be the recipient of their Northern Lights…
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Homeless shelter opens at Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem
A temporary homeless shelter opened this week at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem.…
Continue Reading Several people were injured after a small explosion sparked a fire north of Los Angeles
Several people were injured Tuesday after a small explosion near a filming site in the hills north of Los Angeles sparked a fire, officials said.…
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State now requires insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations
The state of Oregon now requires health benefit plans in Oregon to cover costs of vaccination for COVID-19, following an order by state Public Health…
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Trump powers GOP schism over Taylor Greene and Cheney
The Republican civil war hits a critical moment on Wednesday over the fate of two prominent lawmakers who represent rival visions for a party torn by…
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30 people infected in Josephine County Jail COVID-19 outbreak
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office says 30 people have been infected with COVID-19 in its jail in southern Oregon.…
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Democrats urge investigation into removal of spotted owl protections
Eight Democratic U.S. lawmakers are calling for an investigation into “potential scientific meddling” by the Trump administration in its rule to…
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Lillard leads short-handed Blazers past Wizards, 132-121
Damian Lillard scored 32 points, Gary Trent Jr. added 26 while hitting seven 3-pointers and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers held on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Five children and a man are killed in a shooting in Muskogee, Oklahoma
A shooting at a home in eastern Oklahoma has left five children and a man dead, and a woman hospitalized with serious injuries, police said Tuesday…
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Dolly Parton hasn’t gotten the coronavirus vaccine yet, even though she donated $1 million for it
A newly 75-year-old Dolly Parton is eligible to be inoculated against Covid-19 but hasn’t gotten a shot yet, she told CNN, even though she…
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Central Oregon snowpack measurements still below normal
The Natural Resources Conservation Service just took their monthly snowpack measurements and found areas remained below normal, several by about 20…
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Free COVID-19 testing to be offered Saturday in Bend
Family Choice Urgent Care is hosting another free COVID-19 testing event in Bend on Saturday. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the “park…
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s terrifying ordeal
The images of a right-wing mob sacking the Capitol in support of former President Donald Trump and his false claims of election fraud shocked the…
Continue Reading A California man dies after falling 95-feet while canyoneering in Death Valley National Park
A man canyoneering in Death Valley National Park has died after falling off a cliff, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Justin Ibershoff,…
Continue Reading Here’s why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine
A Covid-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the…
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