Deschutes County offering free COVID-19 rapid testing on Saturday in Bend
Deschutes County is offering a free COVID-19 rapid testing event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highland Magnet at Kenwood School in Bend.
Continue ReadingMonth: February 2021
Bitcoin’s market value tops $1 trillion
The trillion-dollar market value club has a new member: bitcoin. The total number of bitcoins trading are now collectively worth more than $1 trillion. That’s because the price of a bitcoin hit a number of new all-time highs Friday. One bitcoin currently costs around $55,000 — and there are about 18.6 million bitcoins in circulation
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North Carolina emerges as battleground for post-Trump GOP
Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory dissected the state of the GOP on his radio show Thursday for over an hour without mentioning the name of its standard-bearer, former President Donald Trump. Ever since the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol, Republicans have struggled with whether to embrace or denounce the former President. Perhaps
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CERT Team assists in Madras drug raid; apartment tenant arrested
A drug raid on a Madras apartment on Thursday morning brought the assistance of the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team and led to the arrest of a tenant, police said Friday.
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READ: Full House Democratic Covid relief and $15 minimum wage increase bill
House Democrats on Friday released the full text of their $1.9 Covid-19 relief bill, which includes an increase in the federal minimum wage, direct checks for Americans making $75,000 or less a year, an extension of $400 federal unemployment benefits and more money for small businesses struggling amid the pandemic. Read the bill:
Continue ReadingPeople of color are underrepresented in US vaccine trials, study finds
People of color have been vastly underrepresented in US-based vaccine trials for the last decade, according to a new study released Friday by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Harvard, Emory and other institutions. The study, which examined data from 230 vaccine trials with nearly 220,00 participants, found that White people made up the
Continue ReadingThe Mars rover landing was the happy moment we all needed
We needed this moment. It’s a sentiment that’s continued to echo since the world watched NASA land the Perseverance rover on Mars Thursday. Tense anticipation gave way to immense relief at the words of Swati Mohan, Guidance, Navigation and Controls Operations Lead for the Perseverance mission. “Touchdown confirmed. Perseverance is safely on the surface of
Continue Reading‘MLK JR. BLVD’, film which centers around race and policing is being screened in the Race for Justice Film Challenge by AudPop
Click here for updates on this story ‘MLK JR. BLVD’, film which centers around race and policing is being screened in the Race for Justice Film Challenge by AudPop (Kareem McMichael) — The short film MLK JR. BLVD, which centers around themes of policing and systematic racism, is being screened virtually at the Race to
Continue ReadingPolice: Driver arrested after hitting several vehicles in SE Portland, ‘taunting’ officers
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV ) — A 30-year-old driver accused of crashing into several vehicles Thursday in southeast Portland now faces a variety of charges. The Portland Police Bureau said officers responded just before noon Thursday to a reported disturbance in the 6200 block of Southeast 97th Avenue. While
Continue ReadingDespite covid precautions, campus sees a slight rise in cases
Click here for updates on this story Despite covid precautions, campus sees a slight rise in cases (Jasmine Freeman) — Another semester is here in the Tiger’s Den of Savannah State University and the procedures of social distancing and wearing a mask are still enforced. It’s now February of the spring semester and the COVID-19
Continue Reading‘MLK JR. BLVD’, which centers around race and policing is being screened in the Race for Justice Film Challenge by AudPop
Click here for updates on this story ‘MLK JR. BLVD’, which centers around race and policing is being screened in the Race for Justice Film Challenge by AudPop (Kareem McMichael) — The short film MLK JR. BLVD, which centers around themes of policing and systematic racism, is being screened virtually at the Race to Justice
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Nearly half of Texans remain under boil-water advisories as water scarcity and freezing temperatures continue
As Texas restores power after a devastating week of freezing temperatures and winter storms, the state is confronting a new crisis: overwhelmed water systems that could extend misery for much of the population. Leaks caused by frozen pipes have pushed the water supply to the brink. More than 14.6 million Texans, nearly half the state’s
Continue Reading2012 deadly shooting of 30-year-old man outside SE Portland bowling alley remains unsolved
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV ) — The deadly shooting of 30-year-old man that occurred nine years ago outside a bowling alley in southeast Portland remains unsolved. On Feb. 19, 2012, at 1:28 a.m., officers responded to a shooting outside the Grand Central Restaurant & Bowling Lounge, located at 808
Continue ReadingBrace yourselves as unlicensed dental procedure becomes fashionable in Atlanta
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — Unlicensed, unauthorized, and now an underground option for Atlantans searching for a discount dentistry fix. But, local doctors are warning against the dangerous new trend. As the name implies, “fashion braces” offer color and trend, but no guarantee they actually help with teeth alignment.
Continue ReadingCrews rush to dismantle leaning tower crane in midtown Atlanta, multiple buildings evacuated
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — Crews are working to stabilize a tower crane found leaning from a midtown high-rise Friday. The under-construction building, identified as 1105 W. Peachtree, is bordered by 13th Street and 12th Street. The tower crane was reported as leaning and unstable around 9 a.m. Friday.
Continue ReadingBiden says he may travel to Texas next week in wake of devastating storms
President Joe Biden said on Friday that he plans to travel to Texas but does not want a presidential trip to put any additional strain on a state grappling with an extreme weather crisis. “The answer is yes,” Biden said when asked if he would travel to Texas after he addressed the Munich Security Conference.
Continue ReadingThe Misrepresentation Of Juneteenth
Click here for updates on this story Seattle, WA (The Seattle Medium) — I strongly oppose the proposed Washington State Bill 1016, and I strongly oppose the passage of Ordinance 19209 by the Metropolitan King County Council, both designed to designate Juneteenth as a state holiday. To date, 46 States have approved June 19 as
Continue ReadingCameron Diaz reveals why she ‘couldn’t imagine’ returning to acting
It has been seven years since Cameron Diaz appeared on the big screen, but the former Hollywood actress has said she is in no rush to return to acting. Appearing on US radio show “Quarantined with Bruce” on Thursday to promote her new wine brand, the 48-year-old star revealed that becoming a mother had shifted
Continue ReadingCold weather taking its toll on cars, towing crews
Click here for updates on this story LENEXA, Kansas (KCTV/KSMO ) — Road crews and towing companies are finishing up one of their busiest weeks ever. Trucks with Santa Fe Towing have been out on the roads almost constantly since last weekend. A typical winter day may have about 100-120 tows, but this week they’re
Continue ReadingCopper prices are soaring. Here’s why that’s good news for the recovery
Copper prices climbed to their highest level in nearly a decade Friday as investors in the commodity anticipate rising demand for infrastructure and construction projects in the post-pandemic economy. On Friday, the price of copper climbed above $4 per pound for the first time since September 2011. The base metal is used in many construction
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