Madras police ID man struck, killed while crossing Highway 97
Police have identified a Madras-area man who was struck by a car and killed last week as he crossed U.S. Highway…
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Houston police are searching for a murder suspect out on bond who ran away with a tiger
A man has been charged with felony evading arrest after he escaped from police while housing a Bengal tiger in his yard. Victor Hugo Cuevas, 26, was…
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Landowner’s new gates close public access on road west of Bend; USFS seeks reopening
Starting Monday, a section of Brooks-Scanlon Road (Forest Service Road 4606) running through private property north of Bull Springs Road will be…
Continue ReadingA school district tried to address racism, a group of parents fought back
Three years ago, a video went viral of a group of teenage students chanting the n-word at a private party in Southlake, Texas. Now, as the school…
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Fire agencies urge Oregonians to consider alternatives to burning yard debris
Oregon fire departments and prevention groups urge everyone to dispose of yard debris, rather than burn it. This year’s warm and dry conditions…
Continue ReadingThere were at least 10 mass shootings across the US this weekend
A gunman opened fire at a family birthday party in Colorado Springs on Sunday, leaving six people dead and a community in mourning. There were at…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue cancels Children’s Fish Fair at Fireman’s Pond, but kids can still fish
The annual Children’s Fish Fair held at Fireman’s Pond in Redmond has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19 precautions, Redmond Fire and…
Continue ReadingNovavax to seek US authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine in third quarter, CEO says
The biotechnology company Novavax now plans to apply for emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine in the US in the third quarter of this…
Continue ReadingTwo college students had to be rescued when their boat made of plastic buckets and kiddie pools drifted out to sea
Two college students in California had to be rescued from the Pacific Ocean this weekend when they floated too far from the shore in a homemade boat,…
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Zika directs $800K in federal COVID relief funds to NeighborImpact warehouse expansion effort
State Rep. Jack Zika, R-Redmond, announced Monday that he is dedicating $800,000 in discretionary federal COVID relief funds to NeighborImpact’s…
Continue ReadingPolice deliver Mother’s Day flowers after arresting delivery driver for DUI
Police officers responding to a collision in Fairfield, California, made sure nothing got in the way of moms in the area receiving their…
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University of Oregon, Western Oregon U. to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students, staff in fall
– The University of Oregon and Western Oregon University on Monday joined a growing number of colleges and universities across the state to require…
Continue ReadingTherapy dog for woman in wheelchair now needs wheelchair of his own
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — They are quick to be there for us, but now a…
Continue ReadingPandemic public washroom closures a critical issue for people with IBD, those experiencing homelessness
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — For many people, going for a walk is one of the…
Continue ReadingHow a childhood trip inspired this Canadian activist to help youth around the world
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — In 2012, Vishal Vijay, then 12, returned home…
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FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for use in people ages 12 to 15
The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to include people ages 12 to 15.…
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Oregon reports 3 COVID-19 related deaths, 388 new cases; lowest case count in nearly a month
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,533, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bend’s median home sales price jumps 10.3% in a month, hits $651,000
The Bend area’s median home sales price jumped by more than 10% last month, up $61,000 to $651,000, fueled by numerous sales of over $1 million,…
Continue ReadingNASA spacecraft carrying history-making asteroid sample now heading toward Earth
After spending two-and-a-half years together, a NASA spacecraft bid farewell to its asteroid companion Monday and began the long journey back to…
Continue ReadingGrandparents fuming after finding arrow in backyard play area
Click here for updates on this story FOLSOM, California (KOVR) — There’s a kiddie kitchen, a sandbox and climbing…
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