Brown supports Portland I-5 expansion proposal
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown supports moving forward with a plan that would expand Interstate 5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter…
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5 things to know for August 5: Coronavirus, Texas van crash, Iran, Mexico, Bill Gates
In a video call with her friend, actor Melissa McCarthy, the Duchess of Sussex shared details about the new initiative, aimed at helping women…
Continue ReadingFlorida’s executive order does not actually ban mask mandates in schools, legal experts say
By Rosa Flores, CNN School boards across the state of Florida were rattled by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that threatened to pull…
Continue ReadingMeet the ‘seed detective’ on a mission to save our rarest vegetables
CNN Words by Sasha Fairhead, video by Gisella Deputato, CNN Hidden amongst lush Welsh woods and fields of wildflowers, grows an assortment of rare…
Continue ReadingMeet the ‘seed detective’ on a mission to save our rarest vegetables
Words by Sasha Fairhead, video by Gisella Deputato, CNN Hidden amongst lush Welsh woods and fields of wildflowers, grows an assortment of rare…
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Portland mayor: Police should prepare for body cameras
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is directing the police bureau to prepare for a body-worn camera program, in anticipation of the U.S. Department of…
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DEQ issues air quality advisory for Central Oregon, other areas due to wildfire smoke
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for Southern, Central and Northeastern Oregon due to smoke…
Continue ReadingReal estate tycoon Robert Durst, accused of killing his close friend, now expected to take the stand Monday
By Paul Vercammen, Eric Levenson, Cheri Mossburg and Amir Vera, CNN The sensational murder trial of millionaire Robert Durst was abruptly adjourned…
Continue ReadingThis emergency room physician went from the horrors of the Surfside disaster back into the ER battling Florida’s Covid-19 surge
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Dr. Ben Abo, an EMS physician in south Florida, spent the last month helping on the scene of the Surfside condo collapse.…
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COCC offering gift cards of up to $500 to students, staff as incentive to get COVID-19 vaccines
To encourage more students and employees to get their COVID-19 vaccines, Central Oregon Community College announced Wednesday it is offering the…
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‘Busiest season ever’ for downtown Bend parking — so the hunt for a spot is on
Tobi Marx, Bend’s Parking Services Division manager, admits there were issues with the newly added parking gate at Bend’s Centennial Parking Plaza at…
Continue ReadingOne World Trade Center Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is some background information about One World Trade Center. It is the tallest building in the United States and…
Continue ReadingPervez Musharraf Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Pervez Musharraf, former president of Pakistan. Personal Birth date: August 11, 1943 Birth…
Continue ReadingBen Affleck Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. Personal Birth date: August 15, 1972 Birth place:…
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Gilchrist man killed in Hwy. 58 head-on crash near Willamette Pass
A Gilchrist man was killed in a head-on crash on state Highway 58 near Willamette Pass Tuesday afternoon, Oregon State Police…
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Japan’s Kawai Yukako takes home gold in women’s freestyle
Japanese wrestler Kawai Yukako won gold in women’s freestyle 62kg class, the same gold medal her sister won five years…
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Sunriver Nature Center’s new gyrfalcon has a name: Freya
The Sunriver Nature Center’s newest animal ambassador, a gyrfalcon, now has a name — Freya, the facility announced…
Continue ReadingHubble captures stunning image of squabbling galaxies
By Ashley Strickland, CNN A galactic sibling rivalry is taking place millions of light-years away, and the Hubble Space Telescope has captured it in…
Continue ReadingMeghan launches female mentorship program to mark her 40th birthday
By Max Foster, CNN To mark her 40th birthday, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has launched a mentorship program to support women getting back into the…
Continue ReadingUS Capitol Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the US Capitol. Located at 100 Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, DC, it is the meeting place of the…
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