Out & About: Sharing the beauty of Central Oregon, every week
The flowers, the wildlife and of course all the special skylines and scenery of the High Desert – thanks to all who use the Share tab to send them to…
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Big Ol’ Fish: The kiddos are getting their share of fine catches lately
Central Oregon youngsters are doing their share of great Big Ol’ Fish catches lately, and we love seeing them! Whatever the age, send us your photo…
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Micro communities for the homeless sprout in US cities eager for small, quick and cheap solutions
By R.J. RICO and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into…
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Willamette Valley Vineyards holding grand opening for its downtown Bend tasting room, restaurant
Willamette Valley Vineyards is holding a grand opening Friday afternoon for its new tasting room and restaurant in downtown…
Continue ReadingDemolition of the Parkland classroom building where 17 died in 2018 shooting begins
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A large excavator stretched up and punched out a window on the top floor of a three-story…
Continue ReadingWorst rainfall that triggered floods in Florida is over as affected residents clean up
By FREIDA FRISARO, TERRY SPENCER and DANIEL KOZIN Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Although more rain could trigger additional…
Continue Reading4 suspects in 2021 mass shooting outside a Miami-area concert are charged with murder
By Fabiana Chaparro, CNN (CNN) — Four men were arrested and charged with murder Thursday in connection to a 2021 mass shooting outside a…
Continue ReadingMuslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the devastating Israel-Hamas war
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Muslim pilgrims have converged on a vast tent camp in the desert near Mecca, Saudi Arabia,…
Continue ReadingUS-built pier in Gaza is facing its latest challenge — whether the UN will keep delivering the aid
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.-built pier to carry food to Gaza is facing one of its most…
Continue ReadingTrump marks his 78th birthday with a towering ‘MAGA’ cake and attacks on his 81-year-old rival’s age
By STEPHANY MATAT and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump has marked his 78th birthday by addressing a fawning…
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1,000s of BMW motorcycle enthusiasts gather at Redmond Fairgrounds for National Rally
The Deschutes County Fairgrounds is hosting thousands of BMW motorcyclists for their National Rally, featuring a variety of…
Continue Reading‘Biden Bingo’: The president’s campaign adapts a classic game to include malarkey and aviators
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden’s campaign is using social events like bingo and pickleball to get…
Continue ReadingWho is Alex Jones? The conspiracist and dietary supplement salesman built an empire over decades
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Jones has pushed many theories over the last three decades, including that the U.S.…
Continue ReadingAlex Jones’ personal assets to be sold to pay $1.5B Sandy Hook debt. Company bankruptcy is dismissed
By DAVE COLLINS and JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered the liquidation of conspiracy theorist Alex…
Continue ReadingG7 leaders tackle migration, AI and economic security on second and final day of summit in Italy
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press BARI, Italy (AP) — The Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration,…
Continue ReadingA peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won’t be taking part
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out the first steps toward…
Continue ReadingPotential of a Trump return inspires Biden and G7 rush to guarantee long-term support for Ukraine
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden and fellow G7 leaders meeting on the coast of Italy this week are working to harden support…
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Redmond contractor to begin citywide crack sealing project next week
Central Oregon Asphalt Sealing will begin its summer-long crack sealing project for the city of Redmond next week, limiting access for a time but not…
Continue ReadingFlorida Panthers take 3-0 series lead in Stanley Cup Final
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final to take a 3-0 series lead on…
Continue Reading‘Dangerous’ escaped Houston inmate captured after manhunt, authorities say
By Raja Razek, Paradise Afshar and Mallika Kallingal, CNN (CNN) — An escaped inmate in Houston who was considered “dangerous” has been…
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