The Longest Night: KC’s homicide problem isn’t just numbers to these families
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV/KSMO) — Monday marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day…
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Christine Lagarde Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank. Personal Birth date: January 1, 1956 Birth place:…
Continue ReadingWalmart is attempting to solve one of the biggest pain-points of online shopping
Walmart is attempting to solve one of the biggest pain-points of online shopping — the dreaded return — with a new service. The retailer…
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The EU is plagued with divisions. Covid-19 vaccines are a golden chance to redeem the European project
In the name of “science and solidarity,” the European Commission has secured over 2 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines for the bloc…
Continue ReadingUS futures slump as new Covid-19 variant spoils the stimulus party
Investors had hoped to celebrate the moment US lawmakers agreed on a new stimulus package to help America’s ailing economy. Instead, the…
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Bend woman completes walk around the world to benefit, inspire other women
A walk around the world, spanning 13 countries and 20,000 miles, came to a close Sunday in Bend, as others joined in the last mile of Angela…
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Pacific Power grants to fund several C.O. clean transportation projects
Nonprofits, local governments and school districts served by Pacific Power will receive over $1.3 million in grants for innovative clean…
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Merkley co-sponsors bill to crack down on online sexual exploitation
Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Ben Sasse, R-Neb., have introduced the Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act, legislation that would require all…
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Oregon Dept. of Human Services and partner to address youth homelessness
Oregon will benefit from the growing statewide momentum to address youth homelessness in a new partnership with the Corporation for Supportive…
Continue ReadingTrump’s talk of martial law sends White House staffers rushing to the press
A meeting President Donald Trump held to discuss overturning the election result alarmed some White House staffers — people who are used to…
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As Central Oregonians get set to resume traveling, COVID’s uncertainties linger
Vicky Malakoff, who runs the travel agency Destination Uncharted in Bend, says with COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out, her clients have started…
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Slide closes Historic Columbia River Highway near Multnomah Falls
The Historic Columbia River Highway was closed in both directions a mile west of Multnomah Falls on Sunday due to a debris slide from heavy rainfall…
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Oregon lawmakers return to Capitol to address virus relief bills
When Oregon lawmakers return to the Capitol building for a special session on Monday, they will consider four bills that many hope will ease some of…
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Western Safety Review Workgroup clears Moderna vaccine as safe, effective
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process Saturday night and has concluded the Moderna…
Continue ReadingFlights from UK canceled; health minister says new coronavirus variant ‘out of control’
A growing number of European countries on Sunday halted flights from the UK following the discovery of a new variant of Covid-19, said by officials…
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Oregon health officials finalize plans on who gets COVID-19 vaccines first
As COVID-19 immunizations have begun around the state this week, the Oregon Health Authority said Friday it has finalized its recommendations for who…
Continue ReadingHollywood changed this year. Some things will never go back to the way they were
William Goldman, the famed screenwriter of classics like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All The President’s…
Continue ReadingThis bond market took off in 2020. And it’s all for a good cause
Governments are borrowing vast sums of money to cushion the blow to their economies from the pandemic. That’s given social bonds — which fund…
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Oregon Humane Society takes in over 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner
The Oregon Humane Society in Portland has taken in more than 250 guinea pigs from an overwhelmed pet…
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2 stuck climbers rescued at Smith Rock State Park
Two Smith Rock climbers who became stuck on a cliff face about 60 feet up when their rope became stuck on Saturday were rescued by Deschutes County…
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