Biden says he ‘can’t picture’ US troops being in Afghanistan next year
President Joe Biden said he “can’t picture” US troops being in Afghanistan next year. Biden has been wrestling with a May 1…
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A Massachusetts high school removed its football coach after the team used anti-Semitic language to call plays
A school district in Duxbury, Massachusetts, announced that they have “severed ties” with their high school’s head football coach…
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‘March Gladness’: Bend’s Tower Theatre set to reopen, host first live events
The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation said Thursday it is celebrating “March Gladness,” as the facility — challenged like so many by COVID-19 –…
Continue Reading Here’s how eating apricot kernels can lead to acute cyanide poisoning
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — An expanding recall on apricot kernels is…
Continue Reading Samuel Alito Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Personal Birth date: April 1, 1950 Birth place: Trenton, New Jersey Birth…
Continue Reading Virginia Tech Shootings Fast Facts
Here is some background information about the shootings at Virginia Tech in April 2007, one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history.…
Continue Reading Phil Spector Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of former songwriter and convicted murderer Phil Spector. Personal Birth date: December 26, 1939 (some sources say…
Continue Reading April Fools’ Day Fast Facts
Here is a look at April Fools’ Day, also known as All Fools’ Day, celebrated on April 1 every year. History Some historians believe the…
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Oregon PUC approves utility programs to assist customers affected by COVID-19
The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved debt relief programs to benefit residential customers of investor-owned electric and natural gas…
Continue Reading Biden faces tough questions over crisis at the southern border in first White House news conference
President Joe Biden participated in his first presidential news conference on Thursday, facing the most intense questioning on the crisis at the…
Continue Reading Biden calls state GOP voting restrictions efforts ‘sick’ and ‘un-American’
President Joe Biden said he will “do everything” in his power to halt efforts to restrict voting rights, saying during Thursday’s…
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Forest Service seeks workers for wildfire support facility in Redmond
Every summer, employees at the Northwest Incident Support Cache in Redmond work as a team to get critical supplies to the wildland firefighters on…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for Accessibility Advisory Committee
The city of Bend is seeking applications for volunteers for the city’s Accessibility Advisory Committee. The committee’s purpose is to assist and…
Continue Reading Man wins $1M St. Patrick’s Day Raffle three months after winning $150K from scratch-it ticket
Click here for updates on this story VANCOUVER, Washington (KPTV) — A man from Vancouver is the big winner in this…
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C.O. county clerks’ offices to begin processing passport applications again
Beginning Thursday, April 1, Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties will begin accepting applications for US passports by appointment only.…
Continue Reading Senate votes to extend Paycheck Protection Program to deliver pandemic relief to businesses
The Senate voted 92-7 on Thursday to extend the Paycheck Protection Program, the federal government’s key relief effort to deliver aid to small…
Continue Reading Lawmakers advance bill requiring sexual abuse prevention training in schools
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Omaha World-Herald) — Public schools would have to teach all…
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Here’s why Cathie Wood and Kevin O’Leary are still bullish on growth stocks
Tech stocks have taken a hit lately as investors continue to seek comfort in banks, big oil and other value sectors. But some fans of trendy momentum…
Continue Reading Part of road to be renamed honoring late township supervisor, volunteer firefighter
Click here for updates on this story EXETER, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Part of Rt. 92 in Exeter Township will soon be…
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Natl. Guard Youth Challenge ready for full class; COVID-19 adds recruiting challenges
The Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge program, a residential school east of Bend guided by military principles, has been cleared to house 240…
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