People across the US join pro-Palestinian protests
Thousands gathered in major cities across the United States over the weekend to support Palestinians as Israel’s military launches massive…
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Firefighters battle two wildfires in New Jersey as one leaves 900 acres torched
Firefighters are battling two wildfires in New Jersey, with one burning more than 900 acres near the Jersey Shore. The second wildfire was in the…
Continue ReadingBelgian ambassador’s wife claims diplomatic immunity after slapping a Seoul store assistant
The wife of Belgium’s ambassador to South Korea is exercising her diplomatic immunity to avoid charges for allegedly slapping a store assistant…
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Despite new COVID guidance, Central Oregon HS basketball tips off, masks in place
After months of delays due to the pandemic, high school girls basketball is finally underway in Central Oregon.…
Continue ReadingThe employee responsible for inspecting the cracked Memphis bridge has been fired
The Arkansas Department of Transportation employee who was responsible for inspecting a key bridge over the Mississippi has been fired after…
Continue Reading‘There’s no way I can pay for this:’ One of America’s largest hospital chains has been suing thousands of patients during the pandemic
As the coronavirus spiked in Missouri last fall, a wave of cases hit a nursing home in the state’s rural heartland. Robin Bull, a part-time…
Continue ReadingColumbus, Ohio, approves $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill
The city of Columbus, Ohio, will pay a $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer. The…
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ODVA director’s Memorial Day message: Reflecting on unity, strength through diversity
Here is the 2021 annual Memorial Day message from Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly…
Continue ReadingDisaster declared after an Alaskan village was inundated by more than five feet of floodwater
Residents of an Alaskan village were forced to evacuate after it was inundated last week by more than five feet of floodwater caused by an ice jam.…
Continue ReadingNew senior executive with the Denver Broncos is one of the most powerful women in the NFL
The Denver Broncos have hired Kelly Kleine as the Executive Director of Football Operations/Special Advisor to the General Manager, making her one of…
Continue ReadingFirst case of recurring upper extremity blood clots linked to COVID-19 in U.S.
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — Researchers in the U.S. have found the first…
Continue Reading‘Cave syndrome’: Why some people may choose to stay home even after COVID-19 ends
Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) — With warm weather approaching and the promise of…
Continue ReadingDA vows to pursue charges after case dismissed against former Philadelphia police officer who used pepper spray on protesters
A former Philadelphia police officer seen on video using pepper spray on Black Lives Matter protesters had his charges dismissed Monday, according to…
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As some big retailers drop mask rules, C.O. businesses await new state guidelines
Target, Trader Joe’s, Costco and Walmart are a few of the retailers who are now allowing their vaccinated customers to shop without masks, based on…
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Ballot returns low for Deschutes County special election
As of Monday, fewer than 23% of Deschutes County ballots have been returned for Tuesday’s special district election. County Clerk Nancy Blankenship…
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Netanyahu vows to continue strikes on Gaza as Israel pounds Hamas targets
The Israeli military pounded Gaza with airstrikes on Monday, saying it was targeting the homes and infrastructure of the Palestinian militant group…
Continue ReadingBob Garfield fired by New York Public Radio for allegedly violating anti-bullying policy
New York Public Radio has fired commentator Bob Garfield, who co-hosted the WNYC show “On the Media,” for allegedly violating the…
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Arnold Irrigation sinkhole leaves Roats, Avion water customers without service
Due to a sinkhole in the Arnold Water District’s main canal in Deschutes River Woods, about 500 Roats and 100 Avion water customers are without…
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Oregon Senate votes to reinstate foreclosure moratorium
Lawmakers in the Oregon Senate voted in favor of a bill on Monday that would reinstate the state’s moratorium on foreclosures for homeowners…
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Arnold Irrigation District hopes to fill sinkhole, restore service by Friday
On Monday afternoon, Duane Schiedler was hard at…
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