Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 220 cases; weekly case count up 32%
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 559, along with 220 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Oregon Employment Dept. begins issuing Lost Wages Assistance benefits
The Oregon Employment Department said it began issuing Lost Wages Assistance funds Wednesday to qualifying Oregonians who were receiving PUA benefits…
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Suspect wanted in weekend shooting arrested in Redmond
The suspect in a weekend shooting in a transient camp area of Redmond that left another man seriously wounded and prompted a public alert was…
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Commission on Presidential Debates says it will make changes to format to ‘ensure a more orderly discussion’
The Commission on Presidential Debates said Wednesday it would be making changes to the format of the remaining presidential debates after the first…
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New national partnership aims to promote high school football participation
The National Federation of State High School Associations and the National Football League recently entered into a new partnership that they hope…
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Warm Springs team receives $354K grant for small business acceleration effort
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that the Warm Springs Community Action Team has earned a $354,558 federal grant for its…
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Bend family explains why the white stripes by ADA parking spots are important
After experiencing multiple incidents with people unlawfully parking in ADA access aisles, a Bend family wanted to spread awareness about what the…
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Some Bend churches transition to indoor services, others stay online
With all three Central Oregon counties in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, some places of worship have started welcoming people back…
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C.O. special education program gears up to welcome back students
Some families of Central Oregon special needs students are gearing up to head back to the classroom for in-person…
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Police responding to calls about illegal leaf blowing on bad air quality days
NewClick here for updates on this story Davis, CA (KOVR) — The sound of a leaf blower may now trigger a police response in…
Continue Reading Dogged determination to rescue pair of German Shepherds left on highway
Click here for updates on this story El Dorado County, CA (KOVR) — A pair of German Shepherds abandoned by their owners…
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Here is the latest Washington news from The Associated Press at 2:40 p.m. PDT
TUMWATER, Wash. (AP) — Washington state’s minimum wage is increasing 19 cents to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2021, the first increase…
Continue Reading Here is the latest Idaho news from The Associated Press at 3:40 p.m. MDT
AMMON, Idaho (AP) — Two teenagers have been charged with first-degree murder following the shooting death of an eastern Idaho man.…
Continue Reading Staff given ‘superhero’ honors to mark battle against COVID-19 in Albany
Click here for updates on this story Albany, GA (Albany Herald) — These heroes don’t fly or have cool utility belts,…
Continue Reading Student gets early start in agribusiness
Click here for updates on this story Leesburg, GA (Albany Herald) — Shonkia Holsey is preparing for a career in…
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Unseasonably hot weather and dry conditions continue to fuel the Glass and Zogg fires in California
California fire crews have spent the summer going from one fire to another as the state contends with a record-shattering wildfire season that has…
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FATAL SHOOTING-TWO CHARGED Two teens charged in fatal shooting of eastern Idaho man AMMON, Idaho (AP) — Two teenagers have been charged with…
Continue Reading Police officer charged with misdemeanor assault for kicking, dragging woman in handcuffs
Click here for updates on this story San Jose, CA (KPIX) — A San Jose police officer has been charged with assault and…
Continue Reading New report highlights tax revenue if Montana approves recreational marijuana
Click here for updates on this story MSISOULA If Montana voters approve recreational marijuana use it could bring a whole new…
Continue Reading Federal judge throws out Montana ballot case
Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA Citing both the lack of evidence of voter fraud and the “compelling…
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