Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren has quietly posted a nearly 2,000-page report documenting social media posts by her Republican colleagues who voted against certifying results of the presidential election on January 6. The information compiled isn’t secret, but the report is another sign of the deep distrust that has settled into the US Capitol in the
Continue ReadingRetired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré and other former military leaders faced pointed questions from House members about the security review conducted after the January 6 riot, with Republicans complaining that the review excluded their input and Democrats pressing to ensure the protocols in place are effectively keeping them safe. The task force established to
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A Bend man currently held at a regional jail in The Dalles has been indicted on two first-degree arson charges in a May 2019 fire that heavily damaged a downtown Madras law office, an official confirmed Monday.
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Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and several members of the House Freedom Caucus made plans Monday night to ask for a roll call vote on a series of suspension bills. The move forced House Democrats to delay votes on 13 non-controversial pieces of legislation. These types of measures that are generally passed with
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to “open Texas 100%,” lifting all Covid-19 restrictions and end his state’s mask mandate on March 10, is a political ploy that places his poll ratings above the health and safety of 29 million Texans. It’s a wrongheaded plan that risks prolonging the pandemic and endangering all Americans. When Abbott issued
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Liberal Democrats are sensing new momentum behind their years-long drive to overhaul the Senate’s hallowed filibuster — but they still face a thorny path to weaken the powerful tactic long used to derail bills that lack support from the minority party. To change the filibuster rules, Democrats will need total unity among their 50 members
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The Oregon Department of Education and the Educator Advancement Council are excited to announce the 2020-21 recipients of the Grow Your Own/Teacher Pathways grant.
Continue ReadingWhile Twitter finds itself in a prolonged standoff with the Indian government over the company’s refusal to take down certain accounts, a senior executive of a very similar Indian social network says the sudden attention on his app has been “overwhelming.” “It feels like … you’ve just been put in the finals of the World
Continue ReadingA small amount of snow over the weekend. Up to 8″ new inches are expected by Wednesday.
Continue Reading A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief package that was approved by the Senate on Saturday and could be signed by President Joe Biden soon after the House takes a final vote, now expected to
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration on Monday granted humanitarian protection for Venezuelans, allowing an estimated 300,000 people to apply and remain lawfully in the United States, according to senior administration officials. Venezuelans in the United States will have the opportunity to apply for Temporary Protected Status, or TPS — a form of humanitarian relief, which can be
Continue ReadingThe Manhattan district attorney’s office subpoenaed documents from an investment company that loaned the Trump Organization millions of dollars for its Chicago skyscraper in a sign that the investigation into the former president’s finances continues to expand, according to people familiar with the investigation. Prosecutors issued the grand jury subpoena to Fortress Investment Management late
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BENTON TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — The people of Lake Sheridan in Benton Township were rocked over the weekend when one of their own lost everything in a house fire. Lake member Kathy Geerts, her son, and dog escaped a destructive fire early Saturday morning. Geerts is a fixture
Continue ReadingThe Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed the New York City Tax Commission as part of a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s real estate company, according to a spokesperson for the New York City mayor. “The New York City Tax Commission has received a subpoena from the Manhattan District Attorney regarding Trump Organization
Continue Reading The White House has rehung the official presidential portraits of former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton after they were removed last July during the Trump administration, an official tells CNN. They are back on display in the Grand Foyer of the executive mansion, the official said. The portraits were removed last July and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — An elite Atlanta police unit served a search warrant at a suspected drug house and recovered illegal drugs, guns, and approximately $70,000 in cash. According to Atlanta police, the Atlanta Proactive Enforcement and Interdiction (APEX) Unit served a search warrant at a home located in
Continue ReadingA bust of the enslaved explorer who accompanied Lewis and Clark was mysteriously put in a Portland, Oregon, park last month. Weeks later, the artist still hasn’t formally come forward — but the work has sparked a citywide reflection on the people of color who helped shape the city’s history. In the early 1800s, when
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The chance of snow showers will taper off this Monday night and skies will become partly cloudy.
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Bend Foundation, a philanthropic organization established by Brooks-Scanlon, Inc. and shareholders of Brooks-Scanlon and Brooks Resources, is donating $400,000 in grants to Central Oregon nonprofit organizations.
Continue ReadingDemocratic lawmakers from Texas are urging the state’s governor to accept federal funds to help with the testing and quarantining of migrants released from Border Patrol custody, according to a letter obtained by CNN. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has blamed migrants for spreading Covid-19, without evidence, while blocking federal plans to support border communities. The
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