Hundreds flee drug cartel turf battles in rural western Mexico
By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gun battles between drug cartels forced about 700 people to flee their rural villages in the…
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La Pine kicks off its 13th annual Rhubarb Festival
The celebration of all things rhubarb takes place this weekend at the La Pine Senior Center. It’s their 13th annual Rhubarb…
Continue ReadingNCAA committee recommends dropping marijuana from banned drug list for athletes
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An NCAA panel is calling for the removal of marijuana from the organization’s list of…
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Kids head into summer as Bend-La Pine Schools celebrate last day of the school year
Students at Bear Creek Elementary in Bend celebrated that last day Friday with a continuation of a long tradition — a hallway walk and hand-slapping…
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Sunriver Nature Center holding native plant sale online
You can go to SNCO.org to choose and buy plants online, then pick them up. The proceeds help the Sunriver Nature…
Continue ReadingCanada police say bus carrying seniors did not have the right of way in crash that killed 15
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — A bus carrying seniors to a casino that collided with a semi-trailer truck in a crash that killed 15…
Continue ReadingRepublicans tout conservative credentials in lieutenant governor primary
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America FLOWOOD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and state Sen. Chris McDaniel,…
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Salute To Seniors: Send us your grad’s pics to put on display
Please send us you graduate’s photos to our Share tab, and look for them on our…
Continue ReadingBrittney Griner is honored in Washington despite missing Mercury’s game with a hip injury
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Brittney Griner did not play for the Phoenix Mercury in their first game in Washington since…
Continue ReadingTrump celebró en repetidas ocasiones la inclusión de mujeres transgénero en su concurso de belleza
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Años antes de que dijera que se postulaba para presidente para “derrotar el culto a la ideología de…
Continue ReadingMan exhibiting mental crisis charged in unprovoked shooting of pregnant woman in Seattle
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A man who police say was exhibiting signs of a mental health crisis after he shot and killed a…
Continue ReadingUS captain Becky Sauerbrunn to miss the World Cup with a foot injury
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women’s…
Continue ReadingUS captain Becky Sauerbrunn to miss the World Cup with a foot injury
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn has a right foot injury that will keep her out of the Women’s…
Continue ReadingMississippi GOP governor and Democratic challenger spar over crime, courts and trans care
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press FLOWOOD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and the Democrat who is trying to unseat him…
Continue ReadingHarrington waits until after U.S. Open round to discuss PGA Tour-Saudi partnership with Mickelson
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Padraig Harrington and Phil Mickelson discussed many things during their two days playing in the…
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American Red Cross offers free pet first aid app, provides preparation guidelines on packing emergency supplies
When there’s a crisis, it’s important to include your furry friends in your plans. The American Red Cross reminds everyone to include your…
Continue ReadingGuardians’ McKenzie scratched from start against Arizona with elbow discomfort
PHOENIX (AP) — Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie has been scratched from his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks with right…
Continue ReadingComedian Pete Davidson charged with reckless driving after Beverly Hills crash
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles prosecutors charged former “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson with…
Continue Reading6 key points from the scathing report on Minneapolis police after George Floyd’s killing
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press The Justice Department on Friday issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial…
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ODOT crews clear McKenzie Pass of snow; Hwy. 242 reopens to vehicles next Monday
After a long winter, ODOT crews have cleared McKenzie Pass of all that snow, and the gates open for all travelers next Monday morning. This highway,…
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