American Airlines has so much extra wine that it is starting a delivery service
Airlines are still operating only a fraction of the number of flights they offered pre-pandemic, and alcohol is banned in many cabins to help thwart…
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Facebook’s oversight board will decide whether Trump should be banned
Donald Trump’s future on Facebook and Instagram is now up in the air. Facebook has referred its previous decision to suspend former President…
Continue ReadingGoogle agrees to pay French publishers for news
Google will pay news publications in France for the use of their content online in a landmark agreement that could soon be replicated elsewhere in…
Continue ReadingChina says it is a ‘victim’ after Twitter locks embassy account
China says that it is a “victim” of misinformation after Twitter restricted the account of the Chinese embassy in the United States. The…
Continue ReadingHere’s what Intel’s new CEO must do to turn the company’s fortunes around
Pat Gelsinger has a massive task ahead of him when he takes over as Intel CEO next month. The semiconductor company, whose products have served as…
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Bend veterinarian seeing uptick in marijuana affecting dogs
Over the past three days, the Brookswood Animal Clinic in Bend has treated three dogs who came in looking drowsy and uncoordinated — all clinical…
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Stars on display: Two Prineville women create ‘City of Wishes’
Two women in Prineville are helping wishes become a reality, by putting special stars in everyone’s…
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Deschutes Cultural Coalition awards $22,600 to 14 organizations
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition of the Oregon Cultural Trust announced awards to 14 local organizations, totaling $22,600 in funding. Requests for…
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CES is a fantasyland of futuristic products. But this year it was dominated by our bleak present
CES, the closely-watched annual consumer electronics show, often sets the tone for the tech trends of the year — but little did I realize how true…
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Pet Pals: Frankie is one large puppy
He’s 100 pounds, and at only 8 months old, he’s still…
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Nearly 650 Oregon artists receive COVID-19 relief grants
Relief grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to 646 diverse artists across Oregon through an Artist Relief Program created by the…
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Furry Friends: Daisy is a sweet girl
Daisy is a sweet and affectionate Boxer mix pup who’s waiting for a home at Redmond’s Brightside Animal…
Continue ReadingFDA expands Sportmix dog food recall after 70 dogs reportedly died
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall and is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about high levels of aflatoxin in some…
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OSU researchers take big step toward revolutionizing energy storage
Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have developed a battery anode based on a new nanostructured alloy that could…
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Pet Pals: Ollie is an active dog in need of a new home
Meet Ollie, a 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central…
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A radish in a tutu walking a dog? This AI can draw it really well
An artist can draw a baby daikon radish wearing a tutu and walking a dog, even if they’ve never seen one before. But this kind of visual mashup…
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Furry Friends: Moose is a big, friendly, active pup
Moose, a St. Bernard/Great Pyrenees mix, is waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Box Factory program adds more local artists, charities
Bend’s Box Factory is expanding its program to display local artists’ works in their breezeway, a program that benefits local…
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RPA’s ‘Redmond Cares’ program sending out last donation boxes
When the pandemic shut down schools in March, staff and students at Redmond Proficiency Academy began helping those in…
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As Bend home prices soar, Prineville becomes hot spot for first-time buyers
Tom Evans has been a Realtor in Prineville for quite some time now. He says that lately, he’s been seeing more and more first-time buyers making…
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