SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials in Washington and Oregon said Thursday that a fall and winter COVID surge is likely headed to the Pacific Northwest after months of relatively low case levels. King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said during a news briefing that virus trends in Europe show a concerning picture of what
Continue ReadingBy DAVE COLLINS, MICHAEL HILL and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — The nearly $1 billion judgment against Alex Jones for spreading false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre brought long-sought relief to family members and hopes the eye-popping figure would deter others from broadcasting falsehoods. But Jones has given
Continue ReadingBy Cheri Mossburg, CNN The man suspected of kidnapping and killing a California family of four entered a not guilty plea in court on Thursday, Merced County Chief Deputy District Attorney Matthew Serratto told CNN. Jesus Salgado is charged with four counts of first degree murder for the death of 8-month-old Aroohi Dheri, her parents
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Chicago cornerback Jaylon Johnson is active for the Bears game against Washington after being sidelined by a quad injury. The 23-year-old Johnson, a second-round pick in the 2020 draft, missed the previous three games. Considered the Bears’ top cover corner, he had a forced fumble and four tackles through the first two
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A temporary reduced speed zone of 45 mph is coming to U.S. Highway 20 between Bend and Tumalo, starting Friday. The reduction will take place between Robal Lane and Gerking Market Road.
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Five people were killed by a shooter who opened fire along a walking trail in North Carolina’s capital city on Thursday and eluded officers for hours before he was cornered in a home and arrested, police said. An off-duty police officer was among
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Researchers, including an Oregon State University College of Engineering faculty member, have taken a key step toward greatly expanding the range of plastics that can be recycled.
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — Health officials in Washington and Oregon said Thursday that a fall and winter COVID surge is likely headed to the Pacific Northwest after months of relatively low case levels. King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said during a news briefing that virus trends in Europe show a concerning picture of what
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) –– Un sospechoso de 15 años está bajo custodia después de que cinco personas murieran y al menos otras dos resultaran heridas durante un tiroteo masivo este jueves en Raleigh, en un hecho que el gobernador de Carolina del Norte calificó de “momento de agonía indescriptible”. Una de las víctimas que falleció
Continue ReadingBy EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is negotiating a resolution that would impose an arms embargo, asset freeze and travel ban on influential Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, nicknamed “Barbeque.” It also would target other Haitian individuals and groups who engage in actions that threaten the peace,
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Happy Thursday, Central Oregon! Breezes will calm Thursday evening and remain calm overnight. Skies will stay clear and lows will range from the mid-20s to the low 40s. That high-pressure center does not move much over the next few days, so we are expecting these conditions to stay with us right through the weekend. Highs
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Sarisohn and Christina Maxouris, CNN The US high school graduating class of 2022 had the lowest average ACT score in more than three decades, the organization behind the test said on Wednesday, noting the class also endured the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic for three academic years. The ACT is a standardized exam
Continue ReadingCNN By Hannah Sarisohn and Christina Maxouris, CNN The US high school graduating class of 2022 had the lowest average ACT score in more than three decades, the organization behind the test said on Wednesday, noting the class also endured the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic for three academic years. The ACT is a standardized
Continue ReadingCNN By Alex Marquardt Since they first started arriving in Ukraine last spring, the Starlink satellite internet terminals made by Elon Musk’s SpaceX have been a vital source of communication for Ukraine’s military, allowing it to fight and stay connected even as cellular phone and internet networks have been destroyed in its war with Russia.
Continue ReadingBy Alex Marquardt, CNN Since they first started arriving in Ukraine last spring, the Starlink satellite internet terminals made by Elon Musk’s SpaceX have been a vital source of communication for Ukraine’s military, allowing it to fight and stay connected even as cellular phone and internet networks have been destroyed in its war with Russia.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The race is on! A marathon through a majestic forest, a 10K along the beautiful Deschutes river, and a half marathon through historical downtown Redmond. Those are a few of the running events planned for 2023 by Central Oregon’s premier events company, Lay It Out Events.This dynamic line-up of races begins in
Continue ReadingBy Justin Gamble, CNN A Black woman in Michigan says a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy racially discriminated against her when responding to a fight between the woman and a White couple outside a liquor store in Lambertville, Michigan, according to a federal civil rights suit filed Monday. Police body camera footage of officers’ response to
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During a surprise announcement Thursday, Superintendent Steven Cook named Bear Creek Elementary School Principal Lisa Birk the Distinguished Administrator of the Year for Bend-La Pine Schools.
Continue ReadingMAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — The northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park will open to all traffic Saturday, even as work continues to repair roads damaged by historic flooding in June, the park service said Thursday. The Northeast Entrance Road, which runs from Cooke City and Silver Gate to Tower Junction, will open at
Continue ReadingBy KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West are ending their business relationship, but the breakup is not a result of the controversy over the hip-hop star’s recent antisemitic comments. The decision became public Wednesday after conservative activist Candice Owens, who has been
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