Largest known comet is heading close enough to us to become visible
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers have discovered the largest known comet, and it’s about a thousand times more massive than others. Comet…
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Judge refuses to block digging at lithium mine on Nevada-Oregon line
A federal judge has denied environmentalists’ request for a court order temporarily blocking the government from digging trenches for archaeological…
Continue ReadingBiden jumps into vaccine mandate debate as VA requires health workers to get vaccinated
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s administration for the first time Monday made vaccines mandatory for certain federal workers, a…
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Confusion besets new police reform laws in Washington state
Washington state is embarking on a massive experiment in police reform and accountability following the racial justice protests that erupted after…
Continue ReadingLake Powell hits lowest level on record in climate change-fueled water crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Jon Passantino, CNN Plagued by climate change-fueled drought and increasing demand for water, Lake Powell, the second largest…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, nearly 1,000 new cases over past 3 days
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,838, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.…
Continue ReadingCalifornia to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination or regular testing for all state employees and health care workers
By Sarah Moon, CNN California will require all state employees and health care workers to provide proof of vaccination status or get regular testing…
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Barking dogs help Crook County searchers find overdue Mill Creek Wilderness hiker
Barking dogs helped Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers find a 33-year-old Prineville woman early Sunday, more than three hours…
Continue ReadingSt. Louis reinstates indoor mask mandate to stem rise in cases despite state AG’s threat to sue
By Kay Jones, CNN The city of St. Louis and St. Louis County reinstated an indoor mask mandate on Monday to try to stop the spread of Covid-19, even…
Continue ReadingDe Blasio mandates Covid-19 vaccinations or weekly testing for entire NYC municipal work force, including teachers and police
By Artemis Moshtaghian and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he’s expanding the city’s Covid-19…
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Still time to apply for new Habitat for Humanity townhomes in Bend
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity wants the community to know that it’s not too late to apply for an incredible homeownership opportunity through…
Continue ReadingFloods in London are the latest sign big cities aren’t ready for climate change
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Cars stranded in streets turned to rivers. Bus passengers rescued by raft. Train stations submerged, sparking travel chaos.…
Continue ReadingFloods in London are the latest sign big cities aren’t ready for climate change
CNN By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Cars stranded in streets turned to rivers. Bus passengers rescued by raft. Train stations submerged, sparking travel…
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Bend Park & Rec plans Saturday hiring event for youth recreation jobs
With summer camps in full swing and back to school right around the corner, Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a hiring event next Saturday…
Continue ReadingUS Covid-19 cases rise 65% in 1 week
The US is now averaging more than 43,000 cases of Covid-19 a day as the Delta variant fuels a 65% jump in cases. CNN’s Polo Sandoval…
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409,000-acre Bootleg Fire in S. Oregon now 53% contained
The battle is far from over, but firefighters have brought the more than 409,000-acre Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon to more than 50% containment,…
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OSU study to provide insight into optimal nutrition for bees, amid global decline
A new grant will allow Oregon State University researchers to study the nutritional value of more than 100 bee-pollinated crops, native plants and…
Continue Reading4 men charged in fatal drive-by shooting of 13-year-old girl
By Tina Burnside, CNN Four men have been charged in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old girl in North Carolina, police said. The shooting happened…
Continue ReadingBiden announces end of combat mission in Iraq as he shifts US foreign policy focus
By Kevin Liptak and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden agreed on Monday to formally conclude the US combat mission in Iraq by the end of the…
Continue ReadingProvincetown issues a new mask mandate amid Covid-19 case surge after Fourth of July
By Jennifer Henderson and Eric Levenson, CNN Provincetown, Massachusetts, has restored its indoor mask mandate after a cluster of Covid-19 cases…
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