Two new state laws will increase affordable access to lifesaving treatments and medications while decreasing harmful discrimination against people with disabilities, the group Disability Rights Oregon said after last week’s adjournment of the 2024 short session of the Oregon Legislature.
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The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has had significant impacts on much of the nation’s health care system, including on the High Desert.
Continue ReadingBy Emily Pofahl Click here for updates on this story CLARK COUNTY, Wisconsin (WISN) — A family friend identified several of the people killed in a deadly Clark County crash as members of the Amish community in Burkes Garden, Virginia. According to the Clark County Sheriff, the crash was reported around 7:53 a.m. Friday. It
Continue ReadingBy WGAL Staff Click here for updates on this story Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Two Episcopal churches in central Pennsylvania announced that they are forgiving over $3 million in medical debt, the Hope Episcopal Church in Manheim and St. Luke’s Church in Lebanon. Help, Healing, and Hope, a medical debt forgiveness initiative, has raised over $30,000
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Robert Downey Jr. is not shy about acknowledging the importance of his wife, Susan Downey, in his success. During award season, the “Oppenheimer” star frequently mentioned his spouse, a film producer, while on stage accepting his accolades. Oscars night, during which the actor scored his first Academy Award,
Continue ReadingBy STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An appeals court says a Minnesota board was justified when it rejected a substitute teaching license a former police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in 2016. The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a licensing board that concluded
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — The French government says that several of its services are being targeted by cyberattacks of “unprecedented intensity” and a special crisis center was activated to restore online services.In a statement, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s office said the attacks started Sunday night and hit multiple government ministries, without providing details. By Monday afternoon,
Continue ReadingBy Bob Hazen Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — The man known as the “Malibu Rapist” for a series of rapes in Orlando during the 1980s and ’90s apparently wants to go on trial. George Girtman, 70, is already in prison for life after being convicted of several rapes years
Continue ReadingBy Shay O’Connor Click here for updates on this story New Orleans (WDSU) — NOPD is searching for the person or persons responsible for vandalizing a newly painted mural at the Tate, Etienne, Prevost Center in the Lower 9th Ward. The center was started in 2021 by three of four women who helped to desegregate
Continue ReadingBy Russ Reed Click here for updates on this story NORWOOD, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A 12-year-old middle school student has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting threat at Coakley Middle School in Norwood, according to police in the Massachusetts town. Norwood police said the incident began Friday morning when they received information that
Continue ReadingHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A mistrial was declared during opening arguments of a trial in a lawsuit filed by a fired Penn State football team doctor alleging that he was ousted after complaining to school officials about alleged pressure to clear players to return from injuries. PennLive.com reports that a Dauphin County judge declared the
Continue ReadingBy Josh Starkey Click here for updates on this story COLLEGE PARK, Maryland (WBAL) — The investigation into fraternities and sororities at the University of Maryland continues with a new development. According to a letter sent to Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association members, the school announced it has hired a consulting firm to interview students.
Continue ReadingBy Dacoda Wahpekeche Click here for updates on this story NORMAN, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Norman residents came together Saturday to clean up one of the city’s parks at the direction of an unlikely host. A 7-year-old led the initiative to keep a Norman park clean, which is something that both inspired and impressed Mayor Larry
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s ruling African National Congress says that it has disqualified some of its senior officials from being candidates in this year’s election because of long-running corruption allegations, but others also facing accusations were cleared to stand. That has brought more scrutiny on a
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With the increasing number of roundabouts being installed in Bend and around Central Oregon, Matthew Draxton is exploring how the traffic circles provide a safer traffic flow — and how the rules of the road apply to roundabouts.
Continue ReadingBy Josh Copitch Click here for updates on this story SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — A man is wanted for intentionally setting a cross on fire in front of a Santa Cruz church, the Santa Cruz Police Department reported on Saturday. According to police, Friday night around 11:30 p.m., a man was caught on camera
Continue ReadingBy Nick Catlin Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN COUNTY, New Mexico (KOAT) — The state Department of Health has announced a Lincoln County man died from the plague. It’s the first human plague case in New Mexico since 2021. The death comes after he was hospitalized for the bacterial disease. The New
Continue ReadingAPPLE VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 15-year-old California boy armed with a bladed garden tool was fatally shot when he charged at a sheriff’s deputy. The officer responded Saturday to a 911 report of an assault at a home in Apple Valley in San Bernardino County. Body camera video shows a deputy approach
Continue ReadingMADRAS, Ore. (AP) — A small plane crash in a remote area of central Oregon has killed everyone on board, local authorities said Monday. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said a 911 call around 7:40 p.m. Sunday reported the crash outside the city of Madras, and deputies found the site with the help of power
Continue ReadingBy Nijzel Dotson, Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story LODI (KCRA) — A series of commercial burglaries in Lodi in recent weeks has police speculating whether they are related. The Lodi Police Department said there have been at least 11 burglaries at local businesses that have been reported between Feb. 24 and
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