Central Oregon agencies conduct water rescue drills at Bend’s Steidl Dam
Several Central Oregon agencies conducted water rescue training Tuesday at Bend’s Steidl Dam, a “low-head” dam that poses special risks to river users.
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Well-known Bend ski shop announces expansion plans
Powder House Ski and Snowboard shop plans a two-phase major expansion, including a tap room and a food cart lot.
Continue Reading4.000 beagles serán rescatados de un criadero de Virginia
Alejandra Ramos (CNN) — La Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Estados Unidos (HSUS, por sus siglas en inglés) transferirá 4.000 beagles de un centro de investigación en Cumberland, Virginia, a sociedades protectoras de animales en Estados Unidos donde puedan ser adoptados, según un plan aprobado la semana pasada por un juez federal. En una serie
Continue ReadingSale works 5 scoreless in debut, Red Sox lose 3-2 to Rays
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chris Sale worked five scoreless innings in his season debut, but the Boston bullpen couldn’t hold a two-run lead in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Sale had been out all season with a fracture in his right rib cage. He allowed three
Continue ReadingBerríos ties career-high with 13 Ks, Jays beat Phillies 4-3
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos matched his career high by striking out 13 over six innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had four hits, including a go-ahead double in the sixth, and the Toronto Blue Jays snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3. Berríos (7-4) allowed three runs
Continue ReadingMLB testing modified “pie slice” infield shift ban in minors
NEW YORK (AP) — The Florida State League will limit defensive shifts by drawing chalk lines in a pie shape from second base to the outfield grass starting July 22, prohibiting infielders from the marked area pre-pitch in an experiment that could increase offense. Major League Baseball has been testing shift limits all season at
Continue ReadingUN stresses key communications role to combat disinformation
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council say smore needs to be done to counter disinformation and misinformation about the U.N.’s 12 far-flung peacekeeping operations, which have faced growing attacks especially on social media. A Brazilian-drafted presidential statement approved Tuesday by all 15 council members says the U.N.
Continue ReadingPSA on nuclear attack leaves New Yorkers worried, baffled
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City residents are accustomed to warnings about all kinds of potential threats — severe weather, public health, mass shootings. But a new PSA on surviving a nuclear attack has rattled some cages. Christina Farrell, the city’s emergency management deputy commissioner, said the video isn’t tied to any specific threats.
Continue ReadingLouisiana judge temporarily blocks state from enforcing abortion ban for second time
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Abortions are legal once again in Louisiana after a state court on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order against the state’s ban that took effect following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The court order allows abortion services in the state to resume at
Continue ReadingLouisiana judge temporarily blocks state from enforcing abortion ban for second time
CNN, SENATE TV, SENATE JUDICIARY COMM By Veronica Stracqualursi and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Abortions are legal once again in Louisiana after a state court on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order against the state’s ban that took effect following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The court order allows abortion services
Continue ReadingCruz, Marisnick help streaking Pirates beat Marlins 3-2
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a tiebreaking RBI triple and Jake Marisnick homered for the second straight game, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 3-2. Diego Castillo had two hits for the Pirates in their fourth straight victory. Pittsburgh is 14-6 against Miami since 2018. Dillon Peters got the win with
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Ribbon-cutting marks opening of Bend’s new ‘navigation center’ for homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries cut the ribbon Tuesday to officially open The Lighthouse Navigation Center, offering numerous daytime services at Bend’s Second Street shelter to navigate a path out of homelessness.
Continue ReadingPenalty cut for Oregon bakers who refused to serve couple
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The state of Oregon has slashed the financial penalties it assigned a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple almost 10 years ago. In compliance with a state appeals court ruling earlier this year, State Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle said Tuesday that the Bureau of Labor
Continue ReadingPenalty cut for Oregon bakers who refused to serve couple
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The state of Oregon has slashed the financial penalties it assigned a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple almost 10 years ago. In compliance with a state appeals court ruling earlier this year, State Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle said Tuesday that the Bureau of Labor
Continue ReadingPenalty cut for Oregon bakers who refused to serve couple
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The state of Oregon has slashed the financial penalties it assigned a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple almost 10 years ago. In compliance with a state appeals court ruling earlier this year, State Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle said Tuesday that the Bureau of Labor
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State’s upcoming psilocybin services program explained
The psilocybin services program known as Measure 109 is ramping up to begin early next year. The leader of the Healing Advocacy Fund working to implement the program notes the differences from cannabis, such as no retail sales of the products and no one is allowed to leave a facility during treatment.
Continue ReadingUvalde City Council accepts Pete Arredondo’s resignation
KSAT, UCISD, CNN By Elizabeth Joseph and Christina Maxouris, CNN The Uvalde, Texas, City Council on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Councilman Pedro “Pete” Arredondo. Arredondo, who is the Uvalde school district police chief, said in his resignation letter earlier this month he was stepping down from the city council position to “minimize further distractions.”
Continue ReadingMore than 200 congressional staffers urge Pelosi and Schumer to act on climate or risk dooming younger generations
By Ella Nilsen, CNN In a rare move, more than 200 congressional staffers have sent a letter to Democratic leadership in the House and Senate, demanding they close the deal on a climate and clean energy package and warning that failure could doom younger generations. “We’ve crafted the legislation necessary to avert climate catastrophe. It’s
Continue ReadingGrizzlies tie Summer League scoring record, beat Nets 120-84
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Santi Aldama scored 31 points, David Roddy added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies tied the Las Vegas Summer League record for points in a game in a 120-84 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Grizzlies (2-1), who never trailed and led by double figures for more than 33 minutes, hit 12
Continue ReadingStorms wash out Mariners-Nats; twinbill set for Wednesday
By BOBBY BANCROFT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday’s game between the Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals was postponed because of thunderstorms. MLB approved the postponement after a 1-hour, 4-minute delay from the scheduled 7:05 p.m. first pitch. The teams will play a split doubleheader on Wednesday. The first game is scheduled for 12:05 p.m.
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