KIDS Center’s Healing Hearts event inspired hundreds to help end child abuse
More than 600 people made a difference at KIDS Center’s Healing Hearts event, held Tuesday, April 2 at Riverhouse on the Deschutes. This annual event…
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Nikki Glaser had the week of her career. It’s not over yet
By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Comedian Nikki Glaser started the week with her memorable performance roasting Tom Brady on Netflix and will…
Continue ReadingPrince William says Kate’s ‘doing well,’ in rare comments since she announced her cancer diagnosis
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has offered a positive assessment of his wife’s health in one of his few statements about Kate’s condition since…
Continue ReadingDebate continues over proposed LDS temple in Las Vegas
By Joe Moeller Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — We’ve been following the story about a…
Continue ReadingLas Vegas Aces celebrate at the White House
By Alex Eschelman Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Aces were back at the White…
Continue ReadingKey Bridge collapse “heroes” honored for emergency response: “Just doing my job”
By Kelsey Kushner Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Hundreds of first responders went…
Continue ReadingFlavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women’s water polo team in the Paris Olympics
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women’s water polo team, and the captain received one…
Continue ReadingWestminster Public Schools tackles teacher shortages, mental health with existing staff in Colorado
By Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story COLORADO (KCNC) — First-grade teacher Germaine Santistevan-Watts…
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City of Bend offering financial support to organizers of Welcoming Week events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each year, the City of Bend joins and supports numerous community partners in celebrating Welcoming Week, a series of…
Continue ReadingHeavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 50 people
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Flash floods from seasonal rains in Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan killed at least 50 people on Friday, a Taliban…
Continue ReadingHow West Virginia’s first transgender elected official is influencing local politics
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — Rosemary Ketchum became West Virginia’s first openly transgender lawmaker when she…
Continue ReadingPenn State University asking for branch campus employees to voluntarily resign
By Web staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Penn State University is asking some of its…
Continue ReadingA train in central Buenos Aires strikes a boxcar on the track, injuring dozens
By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — At least 90 people were injured in Argentina’s capital when a passenger train…
Continue ReadingPopular Sacramento bike trail has turned into expressway for cars, neighbors say
By James Taylor and Marlee Ginter Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — It’s a…
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Popular vacation islands in Spain crack down on partying
By Marnie Hunter and Mia Alberti, CNN (CNN) — Spain’s Balearic Islands are further cracking down on public drinking and party boats as part…
Continue ReadingDeputies search for mother who jumped into Stanislaus County river to save child
By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story STANISLAUS COUNTY, California (KOVR) — Officials will resume…
Continue ReadingRomanian court extends judicial measures against online influencer awaiting human trafficking trial
BY STEPHEN McGRATH and NICOLAE DUMITRACHE Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania’s capital has extended geographical…
Continue ReadingFilm academy launches $500M fundraising campaign ahead of 100th Oscar anniversary
ROME (AP) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a $500 million fundraising campaign Friday to ensure long-term, global…
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US announces $400 million military aid package for Ukraine
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US announced on Friday a new $400 million military aid package to Ukraine. The package includes weapons…
Continue ReadingRussia mounts surprise assault on northern Ukraine in most serious cross-border offensive in two years
By Victoria Butenko, Olga Voitovych, Andrew Carey, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Nick Paton Walsh and Zahid Mahmood, y (CNN) — Russian forces have…
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