The Senate on Friday approved legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who became a national hero for his actions defending the Senate during the siege of the Capitol on January 6. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer paid tribute on the Senate floor to Goodman Friday evening and announced
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NeighborImpact, through a grant from the City of Madras, is providing grants to small businesses and microenterprises located in Jefferson County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Continue ReadingWhen AJ McCulloch received a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, she said a wave of emotions overcame her — but the strongest was relief. McCulloch, 27, lives with type 1 diabetes, as do her twin sister and father. The disease puts them at an increased risk for severe illness if they get Covid-19. “One of
Continue Reading Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers showed the Senate multiple videos of Democratic politicians saying they would “fight” to argue that Trump’s rhetoric on January 6 did not incite the rioters who attacked the Capitol afterward. But the public could not see how the lawmakers reacted. The TV cameras are controlled by the Senate itself and
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AARP Foundation is providing free tax-aide to Central Oregon residents starting Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Continue ReadingRavi Zacharias, the prominent head of a global Christian organization who died in May, engaged in sexual misconduct that included “sexting, unwanted touching, spiritual abuse, and rape,” according to a statement from the ministry he founded summarizing the results of an investigative report. Allegations came from four female massage therapists who said Zacharias “would either
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As a third vaccine against Covid-19 stands ready to be evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization, I feel the same awe and thrill that I did back in December when the first vaccine took that same consequential step. After reporting on the novel coronavirus for a little over a
Continue Reading More than a month after the violent insurrection at the US Capitol, the Senate’s impeachment trial got underway. Meanwhile, legislators worked to confirm Biden Cabinet nominees and election officials certified the final unresolved House race of the 2020 election. Monday Security at US Capitol on high alert for Trump impeachment trial Georgia secretary of state’s office
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The Senate moved into the next phase of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial Friday afternoon, as senators got their turn to pose written questions to the legal teams with the trial racing toward its conclusion. Trump’s legal team wrapped up its presentation in a little more than three hours Friday before the question-and-answer
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MONROE COUNTY, PA (WNEP) — Setting up an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine hasn’t been easy for many Pennsylvanians. Gov. Tom Wolf addressed the situation, saying the state needs to do a better job of helping residents, especially those who are 65 and older. “We know we
Continue ReadingWith more than 100 acting credits to his name, Stanley Tucci’s career is like the best dinner party: There’s a little something to suit every taste. From Shakespeare to comedies, animated adventures and blockbuster franchises, Tucci is a shape-shifting master of all. His breadth of acting work is one the many reasons he’s become an
Continue ReadingA massive national cheerleading competition is descending on downtown Atlanta this weekend. Around 40,000 youth cheerleaders, coaches and spectators from across the country are expected to attend — prime conditions, according to CDC guidelines, for a possible Covid-19 superspreader event. The Cheersport National Cheerleading Championship will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Georgia
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration and the semiconductor industry appear to be moving closer to creating a plan aimed at bolstering domestic chipmaking. The effort could help resolve the critical microchip shortage currently hobbling industries from automobiles to video games. It could also address longstanding concerns about shrinking US capacity to produce these crucial electronics components. Industry
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration intends to close the Guantánamo Bay detention facility, which houses approximately 40 prisoners, by the end of their term. When asked by a reporter during a press briefing on Friday if the prison would be closed by the time President Joe Biden leaves office, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “That’s
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Snow showers, heavy at times, are expected to stay with us through the weekend.
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Outdoor enthusiasts can now check into a new hotel in downtown Bend that is perfectly designed for adventure. Element Bend, the first Element Hotel by Westin to open in Oregon, is now welcoming guests to its spacious, airy studios and one-bedroom suites beginning Friday.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story VINE CITY, GA (WGCL) — A rainy day becomes the perfect test for a flood relief project. Atlanta’s Cook Park in Vine City is still surrounded by construction fencing, but the $40+ million dollar giant collection pond is doing what it was designed to do. Neighbors are chafing
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ANN ARBOR, MI (WNEM) — A local nurse who is six months pregnant is fighting for not only her life after testing positive for COVID-19, but her unborn child as well. Bridget Klingenberg is a nurse at Covenant who cares for COVID-19 patients in the ICU. At 27
Continue ReadingThe latest system moving through the Cascades has dropped a good amount of snow, but it’s not over yet! In the last update Mt. Hood Meadows reported 15″, Timberline 10″, Mt. Bachelor 5″ and Willamette Pass reported 1″. Hoodoo has not reported any numbers. We’ll continue to update you as snow totals are posted.
Continue Reading Senators are pushing the Biden administration to produce a report detailing the threat posed by domestic extremists after relevant agencies ignored their obligation to do so under President Donald Trump. Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan and Rob Portman of Ohio, respectively the top Democrat and Republican on the Senate Homeland Security Committee, are calling on
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