With no-shows rising, Bend restaurant plans deposit hold for dinner reservations
The owner of Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats in downtown Bend says she’s noticed a troubling trend that’s negatively affecting area restaurants: More…
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Romney treated at hospital after fall over the weekend but ‘doing better’
Sen. Mitt Romney was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital for “a lot of stitches” on his eyebrow and eyelid after a fall over…
Continue ReadingMcConnell says the GOP will back Murkowski’s reelection despite Trump threat
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell committed on Monday that Senate Republicans will support GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s reelection bid in…
Continue ReadingThis Black-owned tea brand has seen a boom in sales because of ‘Bridgerton,’ its owner says
The pandemic delayed the launch of Stephanie Synclair’s tea company, but soon after introducing LaRue 1680 online late last year, the native of…
Continue ReadingThis Virginia school district says it isn’t banning Dr. Seuss’ books. On the annual Read Across America Day, it’s just no longer emphasizing them
A school district in Virginia recently made headlines for allegedly banning books by Dr. Seuss. But Loudoun County Public Schools(LCPS), located in…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis wanted to hire social media influencers to help with the city’s message during Derek Chauvin’s trial
Minneapolis had floated a plan to hire six social media influencers to help share information during the upcoming murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the…
Continue ReadingSergeant’s son loses battle with cancer, Henderson County sheriff says
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Henderson County authorities provided a…
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Fact check: Trump delivers lie-filled CPAC speech
Former President Donald Trump returned to the public stage on Sunday with a familiar kind of Trump speech — a speech filled with debunked lies.…
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DCSO adds new tool to track fleeing drivers without risky high-speed chase
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is adding the ‘StarChase’ tagging system, which fires a GPS tracking device and can let deputies find a vehicle…
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Wyden talks vaccines, tribal water bill with NewsChannel 21
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., told NewsChannel 21 on Monday he believes the federal government should take a more aggressive role to increase vaccine…
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Hummel reacts to ruling on non-unanimous acquittals
Deschutes County DA John Hummel told NewsChannel 21 Monday state lawmakers “dropped the ball” on non-unanimous jury verdicts, so courts have split on…
Continue ReadingProud Boys nominated man to hold ‘war powers’ and lead January 6 attack, Justice Department says
Federal prosecutors say a Seattle-area resident was nominated to have “war powers” to lead the Proud Boys on January 6, as they continue…
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Sportsmen’s Show will shift Deschutes County vaccine clinic to ‘pop-up’ locations
Next week’s Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond will replace the county’s mass vaccination clinic…
Continue ReadingPolice: Thieves go on spending spree with credit and debit cards they stole from vehicles
Click here for updates on this story GREENFIELD, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Police say two suspects went on a spending spree…
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Refugees are being removed from flights to the US as they await Biden’s signature
Hundreds of refugees who had been approved — and booked — to come to the United States are being taken off flights, according to…
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Women allege sexual misconduct against North Carolina GOP lawmaker as his biography is under new scrutiny
Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct by several women who say he put them in uncomfortable…
Continue Reading Bob Dole Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of former US Senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole. Personal Birth date: July 22, 1923 Birth place: Russell, Kansas…
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Telecom, auto sales/repairs top Oregon’s 2020 list of Top 10 Consumer Complaints
In conjunction with the first day of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Monday released the Oregon Department of…
Continue Reading Women allege sexual misconduct against North Carolina GOP lawmaker as his biography under new scrutiny
Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct by several women who say he put them in uncomfortable…
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