Bend Park and Rec Board welcomes new trails ‘action plan’
The Bend Park and Recreation District is reprioritizing trail projects by applying new scoring methodology to projects identified in a comprehensive plan.
Continue ReadingMonth: September 2021
Powerful earthquake near Mexico’s Acapulco kills at least 1
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A powerful earthquake has struck in southern Mexico near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City hundreds of kilometers away. At least one death has been reported. The U.S. Geological Survey says Tuesday night’s magnitude 7 quake was centered northeast of Acapulco. The
Continue ReadingMullins homers again, Orioles hit 3 to beat Royals 7-3
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins homered for the third consecutive game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3. DJ Stewart and Austin Hays also connected for Baltimore, which evened the four-game series at one apiece. Orioles right-hander Mike Baumann, rated the team’s No. 10 prospect, was promoted
Continue ReadingNurses detail horrific conditions at warehouse where patients were evacuated ahead of Hurricane Ida
By Paul P. Murphy, CNN Two nurses who helped evacuate residents from seven nursing homes to a Louisiana warehouse told CNN on Tuesday that some health care workers spent days trying to keep patients alive while enduring supply shortages, electricity cuts and what they described as a negligent nursing home administration. One nurse told CNN
Continue ReadingBen Gamel’s RBI single helps Pirates rally past Tigers 3-2
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Gamel had a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2. Gamel also made an outstanding catch in left field to end the top of the sixth, slamming into the fence to take away
Continue ReadingPlanned ban over abortion law could cost Texas $7M a year
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say the city of Portland, Oregon’s plan to boycott Texas goods and services over the new abortion law could cost companies there millions of dollars a year. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Office of Management and Finance spokeswoman Heather Hafer says Portland has inked almost $35 million in contracts with Texas-based businesses
Continue ReadingPlanned ban over abortion law could cost Texas $7M a year
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say the city of Portland, Oregon’s plan to boycott Texas goods and services over the new abortion law could cost companies there millions of dollars a year. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Office of Management and Finance spokeswoman Heather Hafer says Portland has inked almost $35 million in contracts with Texas-based businesses
Continue ReadingPlanned ban over abortion law could cost Texas $7M a year
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say the city of Portland, Oregon’s plan to boycott Texas goods and services over the new abortion law could cost companies there millions of dollars a year. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Office of Management and Finance spokeswoman Heather Hafer says Portland has inked almost $35 million in contracts with Texas-based businesses
Continue ReadingVideo game CEO is out after praising Texas abortion law
By Matt Egan Video game CEO John Gibson stepped down from the helm of Tripwire Interactive after his support of the Texas abortion law created a firestorm. Tripwire, which publishes games including “Chivalry 2,” said in a statement Monday that Gibson has stepped down and that his views don’t reflect those of the company. “His
Continue ReadingVideo game CEO is out after praising Texas abortion law
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Matt Egan Video game CEO John Gibson stepped down from the helm of Tripwire Interactive after his support of the Texas abortion law created a firestorm. Tripwire, which publishes games including “Chivalry 2,” said in a statement Monday that Gibson has stepped down and that his views don’t reflect those of the
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Cole ailing
By The Associated Press Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and the late Marvin Miller will be enshrined at the Hall of Fame, a year after the induction ceremonies were called off because of the coronavirus pandemic. The four were chosen last year. No new members have been picked since. With a mid-week ceremony instead
Continue ReadingAustralian court rules media liable for Facebook comments
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court has made a landmark ruling that media outlets are “publishers” of allegedly defamatory comments posted by third parties on their official Facebook pages. The High Court on Wednesday dismissed an argument by some of Australia’s largest media organizations that for people to be
Continue ReadingAustralian court rules media liable for Facebook comments
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court has made a landmark ruling that media outlets are “publishers” of allegedly defamatory comments posted by third parties on their official Facebook pages. The High Court on Wednesday dismissed an argument by some of Australia’s largest media organizations that for people to be
Continue ReadingGant wins, Rooker homers as Twins blank Indians 3-0
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — John Gant pitched five solid innings to get his first win since joining Minnesota and spoil Cleveland starter Aaron Civale’s impressive return from injury, leading the Twins to a 3-0 win over the Indians. Brent Rooker homered for the Twins, who have won six of their
Continue ReadingApple loses a leader of its long rumored car group to Ford
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Ford on Tuesday announced that it has hired Doug Field away from Apple as it looks to bolster its self-driving and electric vehicle ambitions. Field will become Ford’s chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer, and will oversee efforts including vehicle controls, enterprise connectivity and driver assistance technology, the automaker
Continue ReadingTop recruit Shaedon Sharpe commits to Kentucky
By The Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ken. (AP) — Five-star recruit Shaedon Sharpe has committed to Kentucky, giving coach John Calipari his highest-rated player in five years. Sharpe announced his decision on Twitter after also considering Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma City and the G League. A 6-foot-5 shooting guard, Sharpe is rated No. 4 in the 247
Continue ReadingHong Kong police arrest defiant Tiananmen vigil leaders
HONG KONG (AP) — Four leaders of the group that organized annual Tiananmen Square commemorations in Hong Kong have been arrested after refusing to cooperate in a national security investigation. The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China had openly challenged the enforcement of a 14-month-old national security law, saying the
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Police may be exempt from employee vaccine mandate
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland city officials because of new guidance may exempt the police bureau from an order that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk losing their jobs. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports the city attorney’s office said Tuesday the order requiring police to be vaccinated was now legally dubious because of
Continue ReadingCalifornia moves to outlaw ‘stealthing,’ or removing condom
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawmakers are moving to make California the first to outlaw “stealthing.” That’s removing a condom without permission during intercourse. Legislators on Tuesday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill adding the act to the state’s civil definition of sexual battery. It makes it illegal to remove the
Continue Reading911 calls describe chaotic scene at warehouse where Ida nursing home evacuees died
By Paul P. Murphy, Steve Almasy, Rebekah Riess and Deanna Hackney, CNN The 911 calls made from a Louisiana warehouse where more than 800 nursing home residents were sent to shelter during Hurricane Ida depict a chaotic scene, according to logs of the calls obtained by CNN. At least 30 calls were made requesting emergency
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