Out & About: Natural wonderland
Animals star in this week’s edition of Out & About.
Continue ReadingMonth: February 2021
Big Ol’ Fish: Lots of trout this week
Get “trout of here” was actually used to describe one of the catches this week.
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COCC Foundation changes its largest fundraiser, Menu of the Year
The online event runs through March with many auction “menu” items.
Continue ReadingUS signals it is open to sending more troops to support NATO’s mission in Iraq
The Pentagon opened the door to the possibility of sending more American troops to the Middle East as part of a newly expanded NATO training mission to support Iraqi forces and ensure that ISIS does not rise again. “The US is participating in the force generation process for NATO Mission Iraq and will contribute its
Continue ReadingTaiwan blames ‘external forces’ for blocking BioNTech vaccine deal. China says it had nothing to do with it
The Chinese government has denied it obstructed Taiwan’s coronavirus vaccine purchase from BioNTech, after the island’s health minister revealed that its deal with the German drugmaker fell through at the last minute due to possible “political pressure.” Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said Thursday it was “purely fabrication” that Beijing had
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C.O. veterans urge creation of Veterans Court for cases involving PTSD, other issues
A roundtable discussion took place Thursday in La Pine among supporters who want Deschutes County to create a veterans treatment court.
Continue ReadingThursday PM Snow Report
The latest system moving through the Cascades has dropped a little snow for some. In the last update, Mt. Hood Meadows reported 6″, Timberline 2″, Mt. Bachelor 6″ and 14″ at Willamette Pass. Hoodoo reported none. We’ll continue to update you as snow totals are posted.
Continue ReadingManhattan district attorney bolsters team investigating possible fraud claims against Trump and his company
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has added a prominent former prosecutor to bolster its team investigating possible fraud claims against former President Donald Trump and his company. Mark Pomerantz, a former federal prosecutor in Manhattan and a well-regarded defense lawyer and trial attorney with an expertise in financial institutions, was sworn into office earlier this
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Bend artist receives community support to complete collage artwork
Bend resident Hannah Meadows has been keeping busy during the COVID-19 quarantine by tuning into her artistic side.
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Food and food packaging highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, experts say
Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread Covid-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a reminder Thursday. “Consumers should be reassured that we continue to believe, based on our understanding of currently available reliable scientific information, and supported by
Continue ReadingUS says it is willing to sit down for talks with Iran and other nations on nuclear deal
In a significant move to jumpstart diplomacy, the Biden administration said Thursday that the US is willing to sit down for talks with Tehran and other signatories to the Iran nuclear deal, before either side has taken any tangible action to salvage or return to compliance with the agreement. “The United States would accept an
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Central Oregonians cheer as NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on Mars
NASA has moved one step closer to possibly discovering life on other planets, and Central Oregonians were cheering Thursday’s successful landing of the Mars rover Perseverance with the rest of the country.
Continue ReadingAs students get set for in-class return, those with vulnerable family members staying put
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — As many Minnesota students head back to their classrooms this week, there are many families who simply cannot. COVID concerns for a vulnerable family member will keep them home. WCCO has been documenting the distance-learning journey of some Twin Cities families for more than six
Continue ReadingShe started an online yoga community for black women, now she’s opening a healing space in Minneapolis
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When Lauren Ash couldn’t find the community she was seeking, she created her own online: It’s called Black Girl In Om. Om is a Sanskrit word, encompassing life, death and transformation. Ash’s focus is on self-love, healing and helping other women do the same. In
Continue ReadingDolly Parton says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to a statue of her at the Tennessee capitol
Dolly Parton has told Tennessee lawmakers that actually, no, she doesn’t want a statue of her erected at the Tennessee Capitol. Earlier this year, a Tennessee representative proposed the statue idea to honor Parton for her contributions to the state. Fittingly, the statue would have faced Ryman Auditorium, a venue which, throughout her career, has
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City of Redmond gives free PPE to businesses
The city of Redmond gave out free personal protective equipment to business owners Thursday at Redmond City Hall.
Continue Reading‘Heartbreaking:’ 5 restaurant owners share what it was like to shut down
For nearly a year, restaurant operators across the country have had to ask themselves a devastating question: Can we afford to stay open? The pandemic turned the very things that make a restaurant hum — packed dining rooms, lingering meals with friends and family, face-to-face service from friendly staff — into liabilities. At best, restaurateurs
Continue ReadingMan arrested for allegedly abusing 6-mo puppy
Click here for updates on this story FORT SMITH, Arkansas (KFSM) — Warning: The video posted in this story could be disturbing for some viewers and depicts animal abuse. A 28-year-old man from Fort Smith is being held at the Sebastian County Detention Center with pending charges after being arrested for allegedly abusing a 6-month-old
Continue ReadingNearly 40 people helped a boy get the sledding day of his dreams
Click here for updates on this story YORK COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — Matthew Smith knew he had a problem. The father of 5-year-old Owen knew heavy snow was coming Thursday morning. But Smith also knew the family had left Owen’s sled at Owen’s grandparent’s house. “I was like, oh my god. We don’t have a
Continue ReadingTim Tebow retires from baseball
Tim Tebow’s career in professional baseball is over. The 33-year-old former college and NFL quarterback, who played in the New York Mets’ minor league system, announced his retirement from the sport Wednesday. “I want to thank the Mets, Mr. Alderson, the fans and all my teammates for the chance to be a part of such
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