Creative ‘I Voted’ stickers branch out beyond the familiar flag design
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Whether scenic or slightly sinister — angry werewolf, anyone? — the designs on the front of “I Voted”…
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‘We meet patients where they’re at’: BestCare opens specialized Bend clinic to treat substance abuse disorders
BestCare Treatment Services said lasted Thursday it has opened Bend’s first full-time specialized clinic dedicated to the comprehensive care of…
Continue ReadingToxic smog cloaks India’s capital as Diwali firecrackers push air pollution to hazardous levels
NEW DELHI (AP) — A thick layer of toxic smog is cloaking India’s capital as smoke from firecrackers used to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival…
Continue ReadingJennifer Lopez says ‘every Latino in this country’ offended by Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Jennifer Lopez, campaigning with Kamala Harris on Thursday in Nevada, said Donald Trump’s campaign had offended…
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Crook County invites community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to honor veterans
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County invites the community to join us in supporting our nation’s veterans by participating in…
Continue ReadingTrump says ‘war hawk’ Liz Cheney should be fired upon in escalation of violent rhetoric against his opponents
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump said former Rep. Liz Cheney is a “war hawk” who should be fired upon, as he raged against one of…
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Save the Date: First Friday events in Bend and Redmond, Central Oregon Symphony
Kelsey Merison presents three of the many fun events you can enjoy this weekend. See more or submit your own at…
Continue ReadingAustralian judge rules senator broke race law by telling rival legislator to return to Pakistan
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian judge has ruled that anti-immigration party leader Sen. Pauline Hanson breached a racial…
Continue ReadingTexas hospitals must now ask patients whether they’re in the US legally. Here’s how it works
Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday. The new policy stems from an order by Republican Gov. Greg…
Continue ReadingA Bolivian artist carves faces of the departed onto Day of the Dead bread
Associated Press EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — During the Day of the Dead celebrations that take place in late October and early November, Latin…
Continue ReadingNYC Mayor Eric Adams gets April 2025 trial date as his lawyers fight to get bribery charge tossed
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption trial will begin next April during his promised reelection…
Continue ReadingProsecutor says veteran’s subway chokehold went ‘too far.’ Defense says his ‘courage’ helped others
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors and defense lawyers agree on this about Marine veteran Daniel Penny’s encounter last year with a…
Continue ReadingWe are what we celebrate: America’s holiday calendar is increasingly diverse
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — John Albert’s daughter isn’t going to school on Friday. And he couldn’t be happier about it. For…
Continue ReadingIsrael fights a seemingly endless war in Gaza’s most devastated region
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — More than a year into a war that has ricocheted across the Middle East, Israeli troops are still battling Hamas…
Continue ReadingHeidi Klum and Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween parties
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing to dress…
Continue ReadingPets join Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations, as Fido and Tiger get their own altars
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Pets are not forgotten during Mexico’s famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a…
Continue ReadingTrump sues CBS over ‘60 Minutes’ interview with Harris. Legal experts call it ‘frivolous and dangerous’
By Rashard Rose and Jon Passantino, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Thursday against CBS, demanding $10 billion in…
Continue ReadingSoldier charged with murder after Fort Leonard Wood sergeant found dead in dumpster
By Michelle Watson, Dalia Faheid and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A 21-year-old soldier stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, has been charged…
Continue ReadingWill people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Up and down Florida’s Gulf Coast, residents are deciding whether to stay or go following two recent…
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Out & About: Autumn’s fall colors just add to the High Desert’s beauty
Every season has its special nature on the High Desert, and autumn of course brings the glorious colors of the fall leaves. Whatever catches your eye…
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