Asia Today: Sydney lockdown extended, masks required outside
SYDNEY (AP) — A lockdown in Australia’s largest city was extended through September and tougher measures to curb the coronavirus’s delta…
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Local mask mandates allowed for now after Texas Supreme Court rejects Gov. Abbott’s request to intervene
By Kay Jones and Andy Rose, CNN The Supreme Court of Texas refused Gov. Greg Abbott’s request to intervene Thursday in the case of mask…
Continue ReadingTagged with tracker, Asian giant hornet leads state to nest
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Washington state agriculture workers have discovered their first Asian giant hornet nest. The Bellingham Herald reports it…
Continue ReadingProsecutors vet US Senate candidate’s fishing license case
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Wildlife Troopers have completed their investigation into whether a U.S. Senate…
Continue ReadingJudge: School officer who hid during shooting facing charges
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A judge has ruled that the former school resource officer accused of hiding during a Florida mass school shooting will…
Continue ReadingSeattle Storm to visit White House, celebrate 2020 title
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Seattle Storm are headed to the White House to celebrate their 2020 WNBA championship.…
Continue ReadingElder disputes showing gun to ex-fiancee in heated argument
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE and MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The leading Republican candidate is California’s recall election…
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‘Badge of honor’: Two Portland men cycling across America for charity stop by Bend
Two men cycling across America are almost home, but still have a tough finish ahead of…
Continue ReadingJapanese martial artist film star Sonny Chiba dies at 82
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese actor Sonny Chiba, who wowed the world with his martial arts skills in more than 100 films,…
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Bridging Bend: City asked to consider special footbridge spanning Hwy. 97, railroad tracks
If you’re someone who struggles to get from the east side to west side of Bend by foot or on a bike, there is a proposal in place which just might…
Continue ReadingUS judge in Nevada: Felony deportation law unconstitutional
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge in Nevada has issued a ruling with potentially broad implications for U.S.…
Continue ReadingSearch for missing Hungarian man focused at Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are asking the public for information about a Hungarian man whose vehicle was found at Grand…
Continue ReadingEx-Arizona state senator accused of molestation indicted
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona state senator who resigned after being arrested early this month on child molestation charges has been indicted. The…
Continue ReadingThis California school district will require all eligible students to be vaccinated by mid-November
By Elizabeth Stuart, CNN Culver City Unified School District plans to require all eligible students aged 12 and older to be vaccinated against…
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DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes, Jackson and Klamath counties due to smoke
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Thursday for Jackson, Klamath and Deschutes counties due to smoke…
Continue ReadingUS average mortgage rates little changed; 30-year at 2.86%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgage rates were mixed this week and barely changed after rising for the first time last week following six weeks of declines.…
Continue ReadingInitial autopsy fails to reveal what killed a family and their dog on a hiking trail near Yosemite
By Cheri Mossburg and David Williams, CNN The mystery surrounding the deaths of a couple, their baby daughter and the family dog found on a hiking…
Continue ReadingInitial autopsy fails to reveal what killed a family and their dog on a hiking trail near Yosemite
KFSN, MARIPOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, CNN By Cheri Mossburg and David Williams, CNN The mystery surrounding the deaths of a couple, their…
Continue ReadingTexas Democrats return, end 38-day holdout over voting bill
By PAUL J. WEBER and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Some Democrats who left Texas to block a GOP voting bill have ended a…
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Bethlehem Inn honors three staff members for decade of service
Bethlehem Inn is honoring the decade-long service of three remarkable staff members. Each of these inspiring women has dedicated 10 years of her life…
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