Amazon defeated the union vote. What happens next?
Amazon has soundly defeated a landmark union drive that would have established the company’s first US union, but labor advocates are hopeful…
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OSU releases another new, antioxidant-rich purple tomato
The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight Roma follows in the steps of 10-year-old Indigo Rose, the first antioxidant-rich purple…
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Prestige Senior Living offers online fall risk assessment
Falling at home is the leading cause of injury in older adults and poses a serious risk to the well-being of seniors. In fact, more than one in four…
Continue ReadingTexas man charged with trying to bomb Amazon data center claimed he was outside US Capitol during riot, insurrection
Federal prosecutors have arrested and charged Seth Aaron Pendley of Wichita Falls, Texas, with trying to blow up an Amazon data center. Court filings…
Continue ReadingBiden’s border coordinator stepping down at end of the month
President Joe Biden‘s border coordinator is stepping down at the end of the month, the White House announced Friday — an unusual time…
Continue ReadingPfizer asks FDA to allow Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old
Pfizer on Friday asked the FDA for an amendment to its emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine to expand its use in people ages 12-15 in…
Continue ReadingAs the US races to vaccinate the country, J&J vaccine distribution will slow down 84% next week
Just as the Biden administration is moving up its deadline to make vaccine eligibility available to all adults by April 19, the supply of at least…
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The danger of a giant Covid belly flop
As more and more vaccinations are administered in the US, the Covid-19 story, which once was nothing more than a tale of enormous tragedy, now has a…
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Deschutes National Forest seeks comments on planned Bend-to-Lava Lands paved path
The Deschutes National Forest on Thursday released a draft environmental assessment on a proposed paved path from Knott Road to Lava Lands Visitor…
Continue Reading112-year-old woman and her 92-year-old son get vaccinated
Click here for updates on this story READLYN, Iowa (The Courier) — You’re never too old to be vaccinated. Proof of…
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KPOV urges community to ‘Emerge Together’ during spring membership drive
KPOV, like the rest of Central Oregon, is emerging this spring safely, realistically and optimistically from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
Continue ReadingMan rescued after being buried up to neck in sand
Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — The Missoula Fire Department responded to a call…
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Reports on child migrant care at Texas facility did not allege abuse, contradicting governor’s claims
Reports received by the state of Texas about the care of unaccompanied migrant children housed in a San Antonio facility and released Friday by Gov.…
Continue ReadingPig in the city: Stray pig found
Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Illinois (The Journal Times) — A pot-bellied pig was found on the loose…
Continue ReadingEx-Husker goes on trial for rape; former teammate expected to testify against him
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — In opening statements Thursday in…
Continue ReadingPolice Chief Eddie Garcia facing scrutiny after former officer Bryan Riser released from jail
Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — A month after firing and charging an officer he said had no…
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State expands addiction treatment for Oregon Health Plan members
The Oregon Health Authority is pleased to announce expanded care for addiction services.…
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Oregon House passes bill making Juneteenth official state holiday
Riccardo Waites, the founder of the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly, said Friday the Oregon House recognizing Juneteenth as a formal state…
Continue ReadingThe Ingenuity helicopter will fly on Mars this weekend. What to expect
The Ingenuity helicopter is preparing for its historic flight on Mars this weekend. The first powered, controlled flight on another planet will take…
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Gaetz loses another staffer as fallout around investigation continues
Devin Murphy, the legislative director for Rep. Matt Gaetz, has resigned his post, making him the second staffer to leave the Florida…
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