As you probably know, worker and supply chain shortages have been major issues throughout the year. Here’s a recap of how some Central Oregon businesses and services have been affected.
Continue ReadingAlexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Los talibanes prohibieron a las mujeres realizar viajes de larga distancia por carretera en Afganistán por su cuenta, exigiendo que un familiar masculino las acompañe en cualquier distancia superior a unos 70 kilómetros, según un funcionario talibán que habló con CNN. Mohammad Sadiq Hakif Mahajer, portavoz del Ministerio para la Propagación
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ondrej Palat scored 36 seconds into overtime after Tampa Bay teammate Corey Perry tied it late in the third period, and the Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in the first NHL game following an extended holiday break. Perry got the equalizer with 19.7 seconds left
Continue ReadingBy TYLER MASON Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitchell Robinson had 14 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, Julius Randle added 13 points and 15 boards, and the New York Knicks topped the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 96-88. Evan Fournier scored 13, while Quentin Grimes added 11 off the bench for the Knicks in their second
Continue ReadingDES MOINES, Iowa — D.J. Wilkins registered 16 points as Drake romped past Mount Marty 82-53. Gio Diaz led the Lancers on Tuesday night with 16 points.
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 32 points off the Miami bench, Jimmy Butler finished with 25 points and a career-best 15 assists, and the depleted Heat held off the depleted Washington Wizards 119-112. Duncan Robinson scored 26 for Miami, making eight 3-pointers on a night where the Heat
Continue ReadingBy LAURIE KELLMAN and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has died. He was 82 and had battled pancreatic cancer for several years. The combative boxer-turned-lawyer was widely acknowledged as one of the toughest dealmakers in Congress during a Washington career that spanned 34 years and included
Continue ReadingTORONTO (AP) — Tobias Harris had 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, Joel Embiid had 36 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on late to beat the Toronto Raptors 114-109 Tuesday. Georges Niang scored 19 points, Seth Curry had 12 and Furkan Korkmaz 10 as the
Continue ReadingWACO, Texas (AP) — James Akinjo scored a career-high 27 points and top-ranked Baylor extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 18 in a row by beating Northwestern State 104-68 on Tuesday night. Baylor scored the game’s first 13 points. Later in the first half, Akinjo started another 13-0 run with three consecutive 3-pointers in
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen and Christina Maxouris, CNN Inside one children’s hospital in Chicago, Covid-19 cases are roughly three times higher than the hospital’s previous peak in December 2020. In the past week, hospitalizations are four times higher what the hospital typically sees. And while the number of children going into the intensive care unit at
Continue ReadingBy Wayne Chang, Nectar Gan, Jadyn Sham and Teele Rebane, CNN Business Hong Kong pro-democracy media outlet Stand News has shut down after national security police raided its office and arrested seven people associated with the publication on Wednesday. It’s yet another blow to diminishing press freedoms in the city. The independent news website announced
Continue ReadingCNN By Paula Reid and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner, has agreed to a voluntary interview with the House select committee investigating January 6 and provided some documents. Kerik was subpoenaed by the committee in November. Timothy Parlatore, Kerik’s attorney, sent a letter Friday to the committee, obtained
Continue ReadingBy Shawna Mizelle, CNN Alaska GOP Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Thursday accepted former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, which Trump had vowed to rescind if Dunleavy endorses Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. “Please tell the President thank you for the endorsement. With regard to the other issue, please tell the President he has nothing to
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press John Madden has died at the age of 85. The Hall of Fame NFL coach became the league’s most revered broadcaster during a television career that lasted nearly 40 years. Reaction quickly poured in from current and former NFL players, colleagues and big names from the world of sports and entertainment.
Continue ReadingBy JOHN DENTON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, Bobby Portis scored 17 of his 19 points in the first half and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 127-110 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee has won four in a row and five of its last seven. Khris Middleton scored 21
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ODOT has some familiar tips to avoid problems on Central Oregon’s snowy, slick roadways, involving patience and allowing extra time for travel.
Continue ReadingJACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Demaree King scored 21 points as Jacksonville State routed Carver College 123-59. Brandon Huffman added 20 points for the Gamecocks. Dyllon Scott led the Cougars on Tuesday night with 15 points.
Continue ReadingA Summit Health pulmonary critical care physician has some suggestions for avoiding frostbite and other cold-weather impacts.
Continue ReadingRocío Muñoz-Ledo (CNN Español) — El expresidente de Colombia Ernesto Samper informó este martes a través de Twitter que fue sometido a una cirugía en la que le colocaron un marcapasos y que se recupera de manera satisfactoria. El exmandatario, de 71 años, dijo en su publicación que el procedimiento quirúrgico deriva de unos chequeos
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is being remembered by Democrats as well as Republicans as a skilled dealmaker who was both strong and compassionate. The Nevada Democrat died Tuesday at 82. His wife, Landra Reid, says her husband had battled pancreatic cancer for four years. Reid led the Senate under
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