Cooper Thompson recognized for saving a life
Redmond resident Cooper Thompson was honored Friday by VFW Post 4108 for his quick action that helped save a woman’s life in the Walmart parking lot…
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Pet Pals: Farewell and best wishes to our friend, Karen Burns
Our first in-studio Pet Pals segment in over a year features a special pooch named Buddy, but it’s also a fond farewell to Karen Burns, who is…
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What it takes to fight fires in Central Oregon: A behind-the-scenes look
Firefighters are gearing up for another busy wildfire season in Central Oregon and across the West. And as always, there’s a lot that goes on behind…
Continue ReadingDog rescued after wandering through Arctic ice for more than a week
A dog has been rescued by sailors after wandering through the Arctic for more than a week, according to Russian state media. The crew of a Russian…
Continue ReadingChicago police officer charged in connection to January 6 Capitol riot
A Chicago police officer was arrested at his home Friday morning and is facing five federal misdemeanor charges in connection to the January 6 riot…
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Windermere in Bend marks Community Service Day with assist to C.O. Council on Aging
After a year marked by social distancing, Windermere Real Estate on Friday hosted its 37th annual Community Service Day. Brokers were excited to get…
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Building a future: Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program receives $1.5 million federal grant
The cool weather may not have merited ice cream Friday, but the occasion certainly did: Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program celebrated the…
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Long-time Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship is retiring
After nearly two decades overseeing elections and various other duties, County Clerk Nancy Blankenship said Friday she’s stepping down and…
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Alton Sterling’s children settle with city of Baton Rouge for $4.5 million
The five children of Alton Sterling have settled with the city of Baton Rouge for $4.5 million, according to a statement from their attorneys.…
Continue ReadingFour people were rescued off a boat ‘teetering’ at the edge of a Texas dam, police say
When police in Austin, Texas, responded to calls about a boat at the edge of Longhorn Dam earlier this week, they found it teetering over the edge…
Continue ReadingFDA authorizes two batches of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine doses from Baltimore plant
The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it was authorizing for use two batches of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines —…
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Oregon’s vaccinated veterans can now sign up for a shot at the state’s $1 million sweepstakes jackpot
Oregon veterans who have received a COVID-19 vaccination at a VA or any federal facility can now sign up online for a shot at the state’s $1 million…
Continue Reading‘Safe outdoor space’ opens at Regis University for those experiencing homelessness
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — A new Safe Outdoor Space for people experiencing homeless is now…
Continue ReadingMetallica sues insurer over losses from shows postponed due to Covid
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Metallica is suing Lloyd’s of London for allegedly…
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Jefferson County awarded $140K federal broadband assist
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday that Jefferson County will receive $140,000 in federal funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
Continue ReadingWith California eviction moratorium about to expire, tenants ask for relief
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND (KPIX) — The statewide eviction moratorium is set to expire in 20 days,…
Continue ReadingFederal board unanimously approves to rename 16 Texas geographic sites that included the word ‘Negro’
Sixteen Texas geographic locations with names like “Negro Creek” will no longer include the term “Negro” following a decision…
Continue ReadingElementary shooting survivors react to the overturning of California’s assault weapons ban
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — Survivors of the Cleveland Elementary School shooting in…
Continue Reading7 high school graduates finally received their diplomas — 52 years later
A high school in Maryland held a special ceremony to finally give seven students their diplomas 52 years after they graduated. Some students from the…
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Family of Georgia’s secretary of state was still getting death threats months after election, report says
Georgia Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, his wife, Tricia, and their family received threats of violence months after the election…
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