‘Fantastic!’ Bend- La Pine K-3rd graders return to in-person classes
It was the welcome return of a scene out of the past, as parents lined up to pick their children up from Bend’s North Star Elementary School Monday afternoon.
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In the nearly 232-year history of the US Senate there have only been 11 Black senators
Congress set a new diversity record this year with its highest-ever number of women and racial minorities, including 60 Black lawmakers. But that’s mostly in the House. People of color have historically had a tougher time getting elected to the Senate. Newly elected Raphael Warnock is only the 11th Black US senator since the Senate
Continue Reading11 of 22 Chinese miners trapped in gold mine rescued, ten others dead
Eleven miners who were trapped in a gold mine for more than two weeks in eastern China have been rescued, while ten so far have died, Chinese state media reported. Authorities have been racing to dig out 22 people trapped underground in the city of Qixia, Shandong Province, since an explosion blocked their exit on
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Driver in custody after Portland vehicle killed pedestrian, injured at least 5 others
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people — killing one — in Portland, authorities said. The Portland Police Bureau said one person died at a hospital, but didn’t identify the victim. Five others were hospitalized with injuries that they should recover from,
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Could Trump derail his impeachment trial?
Once again, Donald Trump has thrown the legal and political system into uncharted waters. This time, the novel question is this: Can the US Senate try and convict a former president? While there is some disagreement among legal scholars, the answer must be yes, both as a matter of law and common sense. The issue
Continue ReadingThe strange but true reason why GameStop’s stock keeps surging
GameStop is expected to lose money this year and next year. Sales growth is sluggish as fewer gamers need to go to stores — or even shop online — when they can download new titles directly from their consoles, PCs, phones or tablets. So why are shares of the video game retailer up more than
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Bend church helps feed local families
Westside Church held its monthly distribution of groceries on Monday. The next distribution is set for Monday, Feb. 22, from 1:30-3 p.m.
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Cascade School of Music receives $3,000 state grant
Bend’s Cascade School of Music was one of 40 recipients of grants from the Oregon Arts Commission. The Musical Explorers Outreach Program offers off-site classes and performances for the community, with a focus on reaching populations with limited access to live music or music education, including students from the Latino community and seniors in assisted living
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Leading Edge Aviation seeks more pilots for a post-COVID world
Despite being closed for a few months, the Bend flight school is seeing more students, and claims there will be a great need for pilots in the near future.
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Trump begins speaking with impeachment lawyer, even as he scrambles to build defense team
Former President Donald Trump is still working to assemble a full legal team for his Senate impeachment trial, people familiar with the matter told CNN on Monday, even as he has begun to craft a defense strategy with Butch Bowers, the South Carolina lawyer who has agreed to represent him in the historic proceedings. Bowers
Continue ReadingCoronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time
Even with the number of Covid-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been detected in the United States for the first time. The new variant was discovered recently in a US patient who had traveled from Brazil, officials in Minnesota said Monday. It is
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Fauci says he worried Trump’s disinfectant comment would make people ‘start doing dangerous and foolish things’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said Monday evening he was extremely worried by former President Donald Trump’s dangerous April suggestion that ingesting disinfectant could possibly be used to treat Covid-19. “I just said, ‘Oh my goodness gracious.’ I could just see what’s going to happen,” Fauci told CNN’s Erin Burnett on
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Nick Kyrgios feels ‘safe’ ahead of the Australian Open as he credits the country for its Covid-19 response
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he feels safe at the prospect of playing in this year’s Australian Open as he played down complaints from fellow stars who are quarantining ahead of the tournament in Melbourne. Already delayed by three weeks, the season’s first grand slam starts on February 8, though 72 players have been confined
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COVID-19 vaccines now available to all C. Oregon residents 75 and over
Deschutes County announced late Monday that Central Oregon residents age 75 and older are now eligible to schedule their COVID-19 vaccine at the County Fair & Expo Center. Vaccines are provided by appointment only.
Continue ReadingThe viral meme of Bernie Sanders has been made into a crocheted doll, and it’s now being auctioned for charity
The image from President Joe Biden’s inauguration of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting with his legs crossed wearing brown and white gloves made a splash on the internet. Now, one lucky bidder can own a crocheted doll made as a tribute to Sanders’ inauguration meme. The unique doll is up for auction on eBay, with the
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces bid for Arkansas governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Donald Trump’s former press secretary, announced Monday that she is running for governor of Arkansas. “With the radical left now in charge of Washington, your governor is your last line of defense. In fact, your governor must be on the front line,” Sanders said in a nearly eight-minute video posted on
Continue ReadingSarah Sanders’ run for Arkansas governor to test value of ties to Trump
Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday became the first of what could be a wave of Republicans from former President Donald Trump’s inner circle to chart a political future, launching her bid for Arkansas governor. The move positions Arkansas as a test of how engaged Trump, who publicly encouraged Sanders to run for governor, will be
Continue ReadingBiden reinstates Covid-19-related travel restrictions lifted by Trump
President Joe Biden on Monday reinstated the Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and much of Europe. Biden also extended the restrictions to travelers who have recently been to South Africa. The step, which was first reported by Reuters, came just one week after President Donald
Continue ReadingSouth Korea has used AI to bring a dead superstar’s voice back to the stage, but ethical concerns abound
For the first time in 25 years, the distinctive vocals of South Korean superstar Kim Kwang-seok will be heard on national television singing new material. It’s a feat made all the more extraordinary because the famous folk singer is dead. National broadcaster SBS plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to bring Kim’s voice back to
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Oregon’s U.S. attorney says FBI investigating racist, threatening letters
Billy. J. Williams, U.S. attorney for the District of Oregon, said Monday federal officials are investigating racist and threatening letters sent to Portland-area community leaders and activists.
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