Deschutes County convening expert panel to review hemp industry
The Deschutes County Planning Commission is convening an expert panel next week to discuss Deschutes County’s hemp industry. Commissioners asked…
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Michigan attorney general will not charge county commissioner who displayed a gun during a virtual meeting
Citing a lack of evidence of malicious intent, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will not pursue charges against a county commissioner who…
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Pence faces hecklers shouting ‘traitor’ at religious conservative conference
Former vice president Mike Pence on Friday was heckled at a conference for religious conservatives, ahead of a speech that took aim at his successor.…
Continue ReadingA Georgia town is celebrating Juneteenth for the first time in the shadow of America’s largest Confederate monument
After decades standing in the shadows of the nation’s largest Confederate monument, a predominantly Black town in Georgia is trying to break…
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Two-wheeled duty: A look at what it’s like to be a Redmond Police motorcycle officer
It’s not every day that you see a police officer in Deschutes County riding a motorcycle on the job.…
Continue ReadingFlorida officials will allow Sarasota to display rainbow lights on a bridge for Pride Month after all
A Florida agency is now allowing the city of Sarasota to light up a local bridge for Pride Month, after initially denying the request. The John…
Continue ReadingFirefighters rescue dog from locked
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Nashville firefighters rescued a dog from a locked car on…
Continue ReadingBiden pushes more Americans to get vaccinated after passing 300 million dose benchmark
President Joe Biden on Friday marked the United States administering 300 million Covid-19 shots in 150 days, urging unvaccinated Americans to roll up…
Continue ReadingOfficial seeks 2 resignations after unfounded accusations against black man
Click here for updates on this story MT. MORRIS, Michigan (WNEM) — Several Mt. Morris residents and the township…
Continue ReadingOat milk is everywhere. Here’s why
It’s been a big year for America’s oat milk fans — and the companies serving them. In March, Starbucks rolled out the option only to…
Continue ReadingColorado judge finds Christian baker broke state discrimination law by refusing to bake a birthday cake for a trans woman
A Colorado baker, who was the subject of a 2018 Supreme Court case for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding, has violated state…
Continue ReadingRumble strips installed near home hit by multiple drunk drivers
Click here for updates on this story CAPE CORAL, Fla (WBBH) — A Cape Coral woman is thanking City leaders for taking…
Continue ReadingDozens of Portland police officers resign from team that responds to protests after member is indicted
About 50 officers assigned to the Portland police department’s crowd control team resigned one day after one of the team’s officers was…
Continue ReadingOR: PORTLAND POLICE RAPID RESPONSE TEAM RESIGNS
A police response team quits after they face scrutiny for their tactics during civil unrest in Portland,…
Continue Reading3.5 million Black American households have a negative net worth, new study finds
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story and headline misstated the findings of the McKinsey study on wealth. It has been updated and…
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Tubes, kayaks and paddleboards – oh my! ‘Park and Float’ rentals start Saturday on Deschutes in Bend
It was a warm and busy day on the Deschutes River Friday as floating season arrives. Floating the river is a popular pastime for Central Oregonians…
Continue ReadingIndividuals with disabilities shine in spotlight with theater program
Click here for updates on this story HAVERFORD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “I’ve said this from day one. In AWB,…
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Family faithful: Lifelong Bend high school basketball fans honored at Summit High
When a crowd at a basketball game cheers, it’s typically for a player.
But for lifelong Bend high school basketball fans Stan and Darlene Shoults,…
Donald Trump endorses Kelly Tshibaka for Senate in race against Lisa Murkowski
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Alaska GOP Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka on Friday, pledging to campaign against Republican Sen. Lisa…
Continue ReadingReport: 8-yo had scars ‘indicative of belt whippings’ before death
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON (KTRK) — A newly-released state report reveals what happened when abuse…
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