Click here for updates on this story Portland, Oregon (KPTV) — A church in Northeast Portland wants to get the word out about its display of crosses that were damaged overnight. The colorful crosses on the lawn of Augustana Lutheran Church are in memory of the hundreds of people who died crossing the border in
Continue ReadingAt a McDonald’s drive-thru in a Chicago suburb, customers may notice something different about the voice that takes their orders for Big Macs and fries. “Welcome to McDonald’s, what can I get for you?” it asks in a welcoming, unmistakably feminine tone. While the voice sounds helpful, it’s also stilted and monotonous enough for the
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at Japan, a country of islands located off the eastern coast of mainland Asia. About Japan (from the CIA World Fact Book)Area: 377,915 sq km Population: 124,687,293 (July 2021 est.) Median age: 48.6 years (2020 est.) Capital: Tokyo Ethnic groups: Japanese 98.1%, Koreans 0.4%, Chinese 0.5%, other 1% Religion: Shintoism 70.4%, Buddhism
Continue ReadingJust one dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine can induce a strong enough immune response in people who have already had Covid-19 that it could protect from future disease, according to two new papers published in the journal The Lancet on Thursday. In the United States, the vaccine is authorized as two doses taken 21 days
Continue ReadingFollowing a car accident Tuesday morning in California that resulted in significant leg injuries and required an extraction from his vehicle by first responders, Tiger Woods now begins the arduous recovery process. A new chapter began Thursday with his transfer to a second Los Angeles-area hospital for “continuing orthopedic care and recovery,” according to a
Continue ReadingDays after a winter storm put Texas at a standstill and her home’s water pipes burst, Opal Lee headed to the nation’s capital. Her years-long push to get Juneteenth recognized nationwide had to go on. “I refuse to let the efforts we’ve made down the vine,” said Lee, a 94-year-old activist from Fort Worth on
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Redondo Beach, California (KABC) — A 9-year-old Redondo Beach girl cried for joy when her mother told her she would finally be returning to school, in heartwarming video captured by her family. Most schools throughout Southern California have been closed for nearly a year now because of the
Continue ReadingThe oil market is starting the Biden era with a bang. And that means Covid-weary Americans returning to the roads this spring and summer will be greeted with higher prices at the pump. US oil prices have skyrocketed 69% since November’s election based on Thursday’s close at $63.50 a barrel. That’s easily the biggest post-election
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Andy Nelson spent many days as a father trying to instill in his children a heart and compassion for those experiencing homelessness. Three days after his body was found under an east Tulsa overpass, his adult daughter wondered what more could have been
Continue ReadingTo understand the state of cable news at the beginning of the Biden era, check out the 7 p.m. Eastern hour on weekdays. This month last year Fox News was far and away No. 1 in total viewers and the key 25- to 54-year-old demographic at 7 p.m. This February, Fox is a distant No.
Continue ReadingTwo House Republicans who voted in 2019 to support the Equality Act flipped their votes Thursday and opposed the legislation, which intends to protect people from being discriminated based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Republican Reps. Elise Stefanik of New York and Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida were two of eight GOP lawmakers who joined
Continue ReadingFor Kamille Elizabeth, delivering Amazon packages in Wilmington, Delaware feels carefree and comfortable. She has deliveries to make and rules to follow, but says she enjoys being on the road by herself with what she calls a “limited freedom.” But Elizabeth’s work environment is set to change as Amazon announced this month that it has
Continue ReadingFoxconn, the Taiwan-based electronics manufacturing company best known for assembling the Apple iPhone, is working on an agreement with the California electric car company Fisker to develop an electric vehicle, the companies announced Wednesday. Fisker Inc. went public last year through a SPAC merger with Spartan Energy Acquisition. Founded by car designer Henrik Fisker, the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Bridgeport, Connecticut (WFSB) — A local landlord is facing charges, accused of performing lewd acts in front of his tenants. Police have arrested 71-year-old Manuel Morales, of Bridgeport. He’s accused of performing a lewd act numerous times while watching a female tenant and her children through an opening
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Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Feb. 28-March 6.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Kansa City, Missouri (KCTV) — Kansas City police need your help to stop an epidemic of crime that can cost drivers thousands of dollars. They’ve seen a big surge in the theft of catalytic converters. Last year, the number of thefts jumped to 900. In January of this
Continue ReadingSome Democrats in Congress criticized the Biden administration’s airstrike in Syria, questioning the administration’s legal justification in the latest fight between the executive and legislative branches over war powers. The strike on Thursday marked the US military’s first known action under President Joe Biden. His administration said the strike was in response to Iranian-backed militia
Continue ReadingFor Mason Ayer, the frigid winter storm that tore through Texas felt like yet another punch in the gut. Power and water outages made it impossible to operate Kerbey Lane Cafe, the small Austin-based chain of coffee shops where he serves as CEO. All eight locations were closed for at least a couple of days.
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Donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust surpassed $5 million for the first time ever in 2020, as generous Oregonians responded to the cultural community’s urgent need due to losses suffered during the pandemic.
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Even though the US death toll stemming from the coronavirus is declining and the Biden administration is putting the pedal to the metal with vaccination efforts, a spate of new virus mutations is causing alarm within the medical and scientific community — and for good reason. Contrary to those who believe “herd immunity” — the
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