Mother’s Day Fast Facts
Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It is also celebrated in many other countries. May 8, 2022 –…
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Tony Stewart Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of retired NASCAR driver and race track owner Tony Stewart. Personal Birth date: May 20, 1971 Birth place: Columbus,…
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ODA requires captive mink vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, animal virus linked to COVID-19 in humans
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it has filed an Emergency Temporary Rule (603-011-0680) that requires Oregon mink operators to…
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C.O. Red Cross in critical need for blood donations
The American Red Cross has seen a recent increase in demand for blood products, as well as a drop in blood and platelet donations. There are blood…
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Oregon veterans, VA staff not eligible for ‘Take Your Shot’ vaccine lottery
Thousands of Oregon veterans and VA staff are not eligible for Oregon’s vaccine lottery, since their federal records are separate from the state…
Continue ReadingSan Jose gunman had three weapons on him and a dozen more at home, sheriff’s office says
The gunman who authorities say killed nine coworkers in San Jose, California, had three pistols and 32 magazines on him and a stockpile of ammunition…
Continue ReadingA tragedy high on a Chinese mountain was a wake-up call for China’s booming marathon industry
When Zhang Xiaotao set off last weekend on a 100-kilometer (62-mile) ultra-marathon through the jagged mountains of northwestern China, he…
Continue Reading3 NBA teams have banned fans for disrespectful behavior during playoff games
The return to watching sports in person is supposed to be a happy time, including at the NBA playoffs, but clearly some fans have forgotten how to…
Continue ReadingTexas sheriff fires 11 employees, suspends 6 others, after February death of a Black man in custody
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez fired 11 employees and put six more on unpaid suspension in connection to the in-custody death of a Black man in…
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Oregon legislative staff become first in nation to unionize
Legislative employees within Oregon’s Capitol will become the first in the nation to unionize after a 75-31 vote by staff members Friday, Oregon…
Continue ReadingSan Jose gunman had 22,000 rounds of ammunition at his house, which sheriff’s office thinks he set on fire
More than 22,000 rounds of ammunition, a dozen firearms, suspected Molotov cocktails and multiple cans of gasoline were found in the home of Sam…
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Bend Police adding second officer to DUII/aggressive driving enforcement team
Over the last four years, community members have ranked traffic safety and enforcement consistently high in the bi-annual Bend Police Department…
Continue ReadingHere’s what we know about the San Jose rail yard shooting
Investigators are trying to determine what led a gunman to open fire Wednesday at his workplace — a public transit rail yard in San Jose,…
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Gov. Brown orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, until noon.…
Continue Reading75-year-old Asian woman suffers broken nose, fractured eye socket after being punched
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — The NYPD is trying to identify a man seen on video punching a…
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Farm worker found guilty of killing University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts
A 26-year-old farm worker was found guilty of first-degree murder Friday in the abduction and fatal stabbing of college student Mollie Tibbetts in…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 433 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,665, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingCoast Guard continues search for missing people after boat overturns off Florida, leaving 2 dead
The Coast Guard said Friday it will continue searching for 10 people thought to be missing after a boat overturned a day earlier about 16 miles…
Continue Reading79-year-old woman says dollar bank failed to protect her from being swindled out of millions of dollars
Click here for updates on this story SOUTH PARK, Paennsylvania (KDKA) — A South Park woman claims Dollar Bank failed to…
Continue ReadingLukashenko says documents about Ryanair flight will reveal ‘what’s going on’ as Putin underlines his support for Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin cemented his support of Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko in a meeting on Friday, saying that the…
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