Census Bureau makes last-minute push to tally non-citizens, watchdog says
Government officials balked when the Census Bureau set a last-minute deadline to assemble data on non-citizens as part of an apparent…
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CES 2021 hightlights: see-through TVs, a rollable smartphone and ice cream pods
We’re two days into this year’s virtual Consumer Electronics Show, and we’ve already seen big tech announcements from companies…
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Continue Reading READ: Supreme Court ruling on FDA abortion drug rule
The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted the Trump administration’s request to reinstate long-standing restrictions for patients seeking to obtain…
Continue Reading Fact check: Man in airport tantrum video was kicked off plane for rejecting mask policy, not because of Capitol insurrection
A video that shows an agitated man in an airport terminal, complaining that he had been kicked off a plane and insulted, has now been viewed more…
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Deschutes County seeks residents to serve on Public Safety Coordinating Council
Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council…
Continue Reading‘Insurrection,’ ‘coup’ and ‘sedition.’ Here’s what each term means
In the wake of Wednesday’s attack on the Capitol building by a pro-Trump mob, US elected officials, world leaders and commentators have…
Continue ReadingNetflix plans to release a new movie every week of 2021
Netflix is promising to try to keep us entertained this year. The streaming giant announced plans on Tuesday to release a new movie every week for…
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Gov. Brown announces county risk level updates; no changes in C. Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown announced updates Tuesday to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
Continue ReadingA 12-year-old was killed after a grenade likely bought at an antique mall exploded
A 12-year-old in Virginia was killed by an exploding grenade investigators believe was bought from an antique mall in North Carolina, and now…
Continue ReadingAaron Rodgers reveals he will guest host an episode of ‘Jeopardy!’
Growing up, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers idolized “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek. Now, he gets to take his place for a night…
Continue ReadingFirst GOP House member says he supports impeaching Trump
Republican Rep. John Katko of New York said in a statement Tuesday afternoon he will vote to impeach President Donald Trump, becoming the first…
Continue ReadingPastor who left ministry to help her children with virtual school wants to return, but isn’t sure how
Pastor Meredith Dodd tried really hard to keep working during the pandemic. Her three children — each with varying degrees of special needs…
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Bend’s new WinCo Foods supermarket sets Feb. 1 opening date
In an announcement many bargain-hunting Bend grocery shoppers have been anxiously awaiting, Boise-based WinCo Foods has set a Feb. 1 opening date…
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Trump visits his border wall on the heels of deadly Capitol Hill riot
President Donald Trump bookended his administration’s focus on immigration with a trip to his signature border wall on the US-Mexico border, a…
Continue ReadingREAD: Liz Cheney’s statement saying she will vote to impeach Trump
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming announced Tuesday that she will vote to impeach President Donald Trump. Cheney is the third-highest ranking GOP…
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Biden pushes to prevent impeachment from upending his agenda
President-elect Joe Biden is pushing to keep impeachment from consuming his agenda and overshadowing the early days of his administration, as he…
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Oregon’s new eviction protection notice, declaration form available
The Oregon Judicial Department has posted the new “Notice of Eviction Protection” and “Declaration of Financial Hardship” forms to its…
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Wet and windy
Heavy rain is expected in the Pacific Northwest and along the Cascades as snow levels…
Continue ReadingThe Mega Millions jackpot is at $625 million, making it the fourth largest prize in the lottery game’s history
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $625 million — making it the fourth highest jackpot in the lottery game’s history. No ticket…
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