Jackson, Mississippi, gets clearance to lift boil water notices weeks after brutal winter storms
All boil water notices in the city of Jackson, Mississippi — put in place after last month’s powerful winter storms — have been…
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Bend driver without headlights jumps from moving car, arrested; drugs found
When police tried to pull him over, a driver without headlights bailed out of his moving car and into the brush on Bend’s north end Tuesday night,…
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Bend councilors work to word sixth emergency declaration amid changes
Bend city councilors wrestled with the shifting sands of COVID-19 state guidelines Wednesday evening as they worked to word the sixth version of the…
Continue ReadingThere have been at least 10 suspected hate crimes against Asians this year in New York City, police say
At least 10 suspected anti-Asian hate crimes have been committed in New York City between January 1 and March 14 this year, according to statistics…
Continue ReadingThere have been at least 10 suspected hate crimes against Asians in 2021 in New York City, police say
At least 10 suspected anti-Asian hate crimes have been committed in New York City between January 1 and March 14 this year, according to statistics…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue joins IRS in extending tax filing deadline to May 17
The Oregon Department of Revenue said Wednesday it is joining the IRS and automatically extending the income tax filing due date for individuals for…
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Oregon to allow limited fans at outdoor sporting events
The Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns will be able to welcome a limited number of fans back to home soccer games starting next month.…
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Mosaic Medical expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Mosaic Medical has been invited by the Oregon Health Authority to participate in a pilot program to expand…
Continue ReadingCourt dates set for two Canadians detained in China on espionage charges
Two Canadian citizens charged with espionage in China will go on trial Friday and Monday, more than two years after they were first detained. In a…
Continue ReadingChina’s ambassador to US says he doesn’t have ‘high expectations’ for Alaska summit with Biden officials
Beijing does not have “high expectations” for upcoming talks with the United States in Alaska, China’s ambassador to the US told…
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OSU board puts President F. King Alexander on probation amid controversy
After hours of public comments and private deliberations, the Oregon State University Board late Wednesday placed President F. King Alexander on…
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Miniature donkey injured in NE Bend attack; owner believes it was off-leash dog
A donkey was taken to the vet after it was attacked on Tuesday in northeast Bend. His owner believes a dog at the adjacent off-leash dog park is…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco police increase patrols following new assaults against Asian Americans
The San Francisco Police Department is increasing patrols in predominately Asian neighborhoods following an “alarming spike in brazen…
Continue ReadingNFL star Deshaun Watson sued for alleged sexual assaults
Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is being sued for alleged sexual assault by two women. The lawsuits were filed in Harris County,…
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Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team reports on efforts
Deschutes County’s Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Team gave an update Wednesday to county commissioners on its first year, outlining the…
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Wirkkala murder retrial begins at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
Several potential jurors were dismissed on Wednesday, but opening arguments are set for Thursday morning. Luke Wirkkala was convicted of murder in…
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Endangered red wolf from Wash. zoo gets novel operation at OSU
Specialists at Oregon State University’s veterinary hospital operated Tuesday on a rare red wolf from the breeding program at Point Defiance Zoo &…
Continue ReadingTornado demolishes chicken houses in Mississippi’s Wayne County
Click here for updates on this story WAYNESORO, Mississippi (WALA) — A tornado on Wednesday damaged houses, split…
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Sisters, ODOT working on plans for new Hwy. 20-Locust Street roundabout
It’s been about 12 years since the City of Sisters and the Oregon Department of Transportation first eyed improvements to ease traffic issues at the…
Continue ReadingNFL star Deshaun Watson sued for alleged sexual assault
Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson is being sued for an alleged sexual assault. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Harris County, Texas,…
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