Bend Park and Recreation constructing pedestrian bridge to new park
The Bend Park and Recreation District is working on a pedestrian bridge over a railroad in Southeast Bend. The bridge will connect neighborhoods west…
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Biden to use meeting with Japan’s prime minister to send ‘clear signal’ to China
President Joe Biden plans to use his meeting with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday to send a signal to China that the countries are united in…
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USFS seeks comments on Rimrock Trails, Oddfellows Cabins restoration projects
The Bend-Ford Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest is seeking public comments on plans for restoration work at the Rimrock Trails…
Continue ReadingResearchers now have an estimate for just how many T. rex once roamed Earth
Billions of Tyrannosaurus rex roamed North America during their fascinating reign as top predators, according to a team of researchers that went…
Continue ReadingKaren Olivo leaving Broadway’s ‘Moulin Rouge’
Tony-winning actress Karen Olivo has announced she is leaving the Broadway production of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” due to a lack of…
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Oregon Marine Board approves slow no-wake zone on portion of Crescent Lake
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board approved a slow no-wake zone on a portion of Crescent Lake at its quarterly board meeting, held…
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Environmental group sues over protections for 20 species
An environmental group filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging the federal government has failed to act on petitions to protect nine different species…
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Body camera video in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy by Chicago police has been released
[Breaking news update at 3:50 p.m. ET] Authorities in Chicago have released body camera video that shows a 13-year-old being shot by police officers…
Continue Reading Lujan Grisham settles with former campaign staffer who accused governor of sexual mistreatment
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her gubernatorial campaign have settled with a former staffer who accused the Democrat of sexually…
Continue ReadingNeighbors, friends mourn death of young Mobile mother and infant son
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The sudden deaths of a Mobile woman and her infant son in…
Continue ReadingWoman thought she won $25K on crossword ticket, later learns it’s $500K
Click here for updates on this story WIND LAKE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — One lucky woman from Wind Lake, Wisconsin thought…
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Deal gives GOP lawmakers more redistricting power to speed up bills
Democrats have agreed to give up an advantage in redrawing the state’s political districts for the next 10 years, in exchange for a commitment from…
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Environmental groups sue to halt post-fire logging in state forest
Seven environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to halt post-fire logging in the Santiam State Forest.…
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Lingering winds, but quiet week
Clear skies will stay with us Thursday night, with lows above average, in the 30s.…
Continue Reading2 found dead in burning truck identified, suspect arrested after chase
Click here for updates on this story SPALDING COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has…
Continue ReadingBay Area bubble tea shops prepare for looming national shortage of boba
Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, CA (KPIX) — Boba tea shops in the Bay Area and fans of the popular drink…
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Knopp co-sponsors, hails Senate passage of ‘middle housing’ legislation
Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend) carried Senate Bill 458 on the Senate floor as it won passage Thursday. Co-sponsored with Sen. Lew Fredrick (D-Portland), the…
Continue ReadingHiker captures moment she thought she might die on video, before search crews rescue her
Click here for updates on this story EL DORADO COUNTY, CA (KOVR) — A woman and her beloved dog are okay tonight after…
Continue ReadingRestraining order issued against Atlas Metal; mountain of scrap metal towering over Jordan High School called a ‘public nuisance’
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES, CA (KCAL, KCBS) — A judge granted a temporary restraining order…
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Biden puts his stamp on foreign policy with series of momentous decisions
After President Joe Biden declared Wednesday that the US must shift focus from a bloody and intractable war to more modern-day pursuits, it took less…
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