A lot of people are waiting for porta potties — and not just folks who need to go
After more than a year of staying at home, avoiding crowds and other Covid-19 precautions, many Americans are looking forward to a summer of…
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A different ‘Friday night lights’ at Redmond High’s outdoor wrestling tourney
NewsChannel 21’s Alec Nolan was live Friday evening at the Redmond High football field, which hosted a six-school wrestling tournament in a…
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Interactive kinetic Fleur de Lux sculpture set to debut in November
Fourteen local artists are creating a 16-foot-tall interactive, kinetic metal sculpture, called Fleur de Lux. It’ll also feature hundreds of LED…
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Pet Pals: Nala’s a pretty orange princess
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is a temporary home to Nala, a playful 1 1/2-year-old tabby cat who’d love to find a new place to…
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Down Syndrome Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Down syndrome, a genetic condition that affects cognitive ability, causing mild to severe learning disabilities and…
Continue Reading Smallpox Fast Facts
Here’s a look at smallpox, a contagious and sometimes fatal infectious disease. The most severe and most common form of the smallpox virus is…
Continue ReadingLongtime White House butler retiring after 47 years of service
After four decades, William “Buddy” Carter — one of the longest serving White House butlers — is set to retire at the end of…
Continue ReadingStanley Cup Fast Facts
Here is a look at the Stanley Cup, the annual championship of the National Hockey League. September 28, 2020 – The Tampa Bay Lightning defeat…
Continue Reading Stem Cells Fast Facts
Here is some background information about stem cells. Scientists believe that stem cell research can be used to treat medical conditions including…
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C.O. Memorial Day nears: Flags placed on Redmond graves, poppies given away in Bend
As Memorial Day approaches, flags are being placed by volunteers at the gravesites of fallen servicemembers. Meanwhile, the American Legion Auxiliary…
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Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It is also celebrated in many other countries. May 8, 2022 –…
Continue ReadingTony Stewart Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of retired NASCAR driver and race track owner Tony Stewart. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1971 Birth place: Columbus,…
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ODA requires captive mink vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, animal virus linked to COVID-19 in humans
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it has filed an Emergency Temporary Rule (603-011-0680) that requires Oregon mink operators to…
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American detained in Russia with Covid-19 has not been able to speak to family, they say
The parents of Trevor Reed, an American imprisoned in Russia who recently tested positive for Covid-19, said Friday that neither they nor the US…
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Border arrests show no sign of slowing in May, preliminary data indicate
US Customs and Border Protection has continued to encounter around 40,000 migrants a week at the US-Mexico border, continuing a pace similar to that…
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C.O. Red Cross in critical need for blood donations
The American Red Cross has seen a recent increase in demand for blood products, as well as a drop in blood and platelet donations. There are blood…
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Oregon veterans, VA staff not eligible for ‘Take Your Shot’ vaccine lottery
Thousands of Oregon veterans and VA staff are not eligible for Oregon’s vaccine lottery, since their federal records are separate from the state…
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On live Whychus Creek golden eagle nest cam, you can watch parents, eaglet
You can watch golden eagle parents Petra and Rocky and their eaglet Piper on this webcam, a project of the East Cascades Audubon Society. Want to…
Continue ReadingSan Jose gunman had three weapons on him and a dozen more at home, sheriff’s office says
The gunman who authorities say killed nine coworkers in San Jose, California, had three pistols and 32 magazines on him and a stockpile of ammunition…
Continue ReadingA tragedy high on a Chinese mountain was a wake-up call for China’s booming marathon industry
When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he…
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