Over one-third of young adults misuse psychoactive medications, study says
Over one-third of young adults misuse their psychoactive prescription drugs, a new study has revealed. Some 34% of adults ages 18 to 25 misused their…
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Bend vehicle thefts jumped 56% last year; police recover 2 guns from stolen pickup
Car thefts jumped more than 56 percent in Bend last year, police reported Tuesday, and at least a third had been left unlocked — many with keys,…
Continue Reading Experts split on delaying Covid-19 vaccine second doses. Here’s why
To help speed up Covid-19 vaccinations across the United States, especially among high-risk older adults, one idea continues to surface: Postpone…
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Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny handed jail term, prompting protests across Russia
A Moscow court sent Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny to prison for more than two and a half years on Tuesday, prompting protests across the…
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Tuesday PM snow report
The latest system moving through the Cascades has dropped some new snow. In the last update, Mt. Hood Meadows reported 2″, Timberline 2″ and Mt.…
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A famed private investigator died after an attempted robbery. He cracked his own case, says DA
Two men could face murder charges in connection with the death of famed private investigator Jack Palladino, who authorities say may have helped…
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The Democrats won the Senate. Here’s why they aren’t in charge yet
Democrats won the Senate, but they’re not in charge until the chamber’s party leaders strike a power-sharing agreement. A stalemate has…
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Winter weather advisory has been expanded
The winter weather advisory has been extended to include Sisters, Sunriver, and La…
Continue Reading More than 100 bills that would restrict voting are moving through state legislatures
State lawmakers across the US have filed more than 100 bills since the November election aimed at reforming election procedure and limiting voter…
Continue Reading Three Rochester police officers are removed from patrol after a 9-year-old girl is handcuffed and pepper-sprayed
Three Rochester, New York, officers have been removed from patrol duty after an incident in which a 9-year-old girl was handcuffed and…
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Jeff Bezos is stepping down as Amazon CEO
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down from his role as chief executive later this year and transition to the role of executive chair, the company…
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Apple tests new way to unlock an iPhone without removing a face mask
Some iPhone users will soon be able to unlock their smartphones without needing to remove their face masks in public. There’s just one catch:…
Continue Reading These are the lawmakers calling for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s expulsion, censure or other punishment
A number of Democratic House members are calling for Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to be removed from Congress, censured or face other…
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You can now order Girl Scout cookies online, from a local troop, delivered to your door
For the first time ever, Oregon cookie-lovers who don’t know a Girl Scout can now purchase Girl Scout Cookies online from a local troop for direct…
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SpaceX Mars rocket prototype explodes on landing, again
Starship SN9, SpaceX’s early prototype for a rocket the company hopes will carry the first humans to Mars, launched a high-altitude test flight…
Continue Reading Hollywood sign changed to ‘Hollyboob’; 6 arrested
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — The iconic Hollywood sign has once again undergone…
Continue Reading ‘Courtside Karen’ removed from Lakers, Hawks game after heckling Lebron James
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — At least two fans sitting courtside at State Farm Arena…
Continue Reading Two children with sleep disorders mean restless nights for family
Click here for updates on this story LITTLETON, Colorado (KCNC) — It is difficult for everybody to get a good night’s…
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Rapper Silentó, known for the Nae Nae dance, is charged with murdering his cousin
Silentó, the Atlanta rapper known for the hit single and viral dance “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was arrested and charged with murder in…
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