Two trucks collide, big spill of scrap metal shuts Hwy. 97 N. of Redmond for hours
A dump truck hit a semi-truck that had just rolled over on Highway 97 north of Redmond Monday morning, causing no serious injuries but sending…
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OSU in Corvallis, OSU-Cascades in Bend curb water use in response to statewide drought
Oregon State University and OSU-Cascades in Bend said Monday they are taking steps to reduce water usage in response to serious drought conditions…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend accepting applications for Planning Commission
The City of Bend is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Applications can be submitted online and are being accepted…
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Oregon reports 9 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 in Deschutes County, and 777 cases over 3 days
There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon over the past three days, two of them Deschutes County residents, raising the state’s death…
Continue ReadingUS stocks sink on Delta variant concerns
Brian Levitt, Global Market Strategist at Invesco, says the market is “recalibrating for a weaker economic…
Continue ReadingMan convicted of murdering his wife on an Alaskan cruise is found dead in his prison cell
By Jenn Selva, CNN A Utah man convicted of murdering his wife on an Alaskan cruise after she demanded a divorce has been found dead in his prison…
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Federal prosecutors: Lebanon man, prolific tax cheat, pleads guilty, could face 27 years
A Lebanon, Oregon man pleaded guilty Monday to six felony charges after failing to pay more than $1.7 million in personal income taxes in a complex…
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Union warehouse workers at Fred Meyer vote to authorize strike
Fred Meyer warehouse workers have voted unanimously to authorize a strike, which could soon disrupt food distribution at 180 locations across the…
Continue ReadingClarence Thomas Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of US Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Personal Birth date: June 23, 1948 Birth…
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Grandview Fire now 57% contained; all evacuation levels dropped
Deschutes and Jefferson County emergency officials dropped all remaining evacuation levels Monday on the 6,032-acre Grandview Fire northeast of…
Continue ReadingIngenuity helicopter spies intriguing features on Mars during record-breaking flight
By Ashley Strickland, CNN During a recent daring Martian flight by the Ingenuity helicopter July 5, the chopper acted like an aerial scout for the…
Continue ReadingUS gymnast Kara Eaker and basketball player Katie Lou Samuelson test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Olympics
By Dan Moriarty, Kevin Dotson and Chie Kobayashi, CNN Two US athletes have tested positive for coronavirus days before the start of the Tokyo…
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Crook County to host mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic next week
The Oregon Health Authority is partnering with local public health departments around the state to support the COVID-19 vaccination efforts with a…
Continue ReadingNHL prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay, in a first for the league
By Scottie Andrew and Courtney Culp, CNN National Hockey League prospect Luke Prokop came out as gay via a heartfelt statement to fans Monday, saying…
Continue ReadingThis NYPD officer used an empty potato chip bag and tape to save a stabbing victim’s life
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer used an empty bag of potato chips and some tape to treat a stabbing…
Continue ReadingCanada will finally open its borders, first to Americans, beginning August 9
The long wait will soon be over for foreigners who have been banned from entering Canada for nearly 16…
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Bend Park and Rec seeks public input on diversity, equity and inclusion
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday it wants to hear from community members about how the district is doing and how it can improve in…
Continue ReadingFederal judge upholds Indiana University’s Covid-19 vaccination requirements
By Elizabeth Stuart and Eric Levenson, CNN A federal judge on Sunday preliminarily upheld Indiana University’s policy requiring students to…
Continue ReadingUS blames China for hacks, opening new front in cyber offensive
By Kevin Liptak, CNN The United States and its foreign allies on Monday accused China of widespread malfeasance in cyberspace, including through a…
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New wildfire south of Bend lined at 64 acres; China Hat Road reopened
A new wildfire that broke out late Sunday about a mile south of Boyd Cave and nine miles south of Bend has burned an estimated 64 acres, but crews…
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