5 things to know for March 2: Coronavirus, immigration, SCOTUS, Nigeria, France
Not sleeping well? Your smartphone could be the culprit. That bright, soothing rectangle of light may sap melatonin levels and make it hard to get to…
Continue ReadingNews
California lawmakers reach a deal to encourage schools to have students back in class by the end of the month
California leaders have reached an agreement to encourage schools to resume in-person classes by the end of March. The agreement combines proposals…
Continue ReadingAung San Suu Kyi hit with more charges as defiant protesters return to Myanmar streets
Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with more charges Monday, as protesters returned to the streets in a show of defiance…
Continue ReadingChina’s Nio wants to expand overseas, but there are roadblocks ahead
China’s Nio is continuing its turnaround and even eyeing a push abroad. But the wannabe “Tesla killer” isn’t on completely…
Continue Reading
Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls rescued days after kidnapping
Hundreds of schoolgirls that were kidnapped at gunpoint in Nigeria have been rescued, authorities said. The 279 girls were abducted on Friday by…
Continue Reading
Monthly reports released for COVID-19 cases at emergency child care facilities
Starting this month, the Early Learning Division will be publishing a monthly report detailing the Emergency Child Care facilities reporting a…
Continue ReadingEmergency crews rescued Covid-19 vaccines by boat after heavy rain caused flooding in Kentucky
A batch of Covid-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov.…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 vaccines needed to be rescued by boat as heavy rain caused flooding in Kentucky
A batch of Covid-19 vaccines had to be rescued by boat after heavy rains threatened the power supply at a Kentucky health facility, according to Gov.…
Continue ReadingHong Kong protesters come out as 47 pro-democracy figures appear in court
Hundreds of protesters risked arrest to demonstrate outside a Hong Kong court, where 47 pro-democracy activists appeared Monday charged with…
Continue ReadingDavid Muir’s new role at ABC News leads to drama with George Stephanopoulos and a visit from Bob Iger
Earlier this year tensions between ABC News anchors George Stephanopoulos and David Muir boiled over to the point that Stephanopoulos threatened to…
Continue Reading
La Pine girl’s soccer team kicks off return of Central Oregon prep sports
High school sports are back in Central Oregon — and even with all the changes, everyone’s glad to be out there…
Continue Reading
A California doctor performed surgery during a Zoom court appearance
A California doctor’s trial was delayed after he appeared for a virtual court hearing while simultaneously conducting a surgery last Thursday.…
Continue Reading
La Pine Senior Activity Center reopens with reduced capacity
The La Pine Senior Activities Center has reopened with 25% capacity. It’s recommended visitors reserve spots for open programs. The “drive-thru”…
Continue Reading
With no-shows rising, Bend restaurant plans deposit hold for dinner reservations
The owner of Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats in downtown Bend says she’s noticed a troubling trend that’s negatively affecting area restaurants: More…
Continue ReadingThis Black-owned tea brand has seen a boom in sales because of ‘Bridgerton,’ its owner says
The pandemic delayed the launch of Stephanie Synclair’s tea company, but soon after introducing LaRue 1680 online late last year, the native of…
Continue ReadingThis Virginia school district says it isn’t banning Dr. Seuss’ books. On the annual Read Across America Day, it’s just no longer emphasizing them
A school district in Virginia recently made headlines for allegedly banning books by Dr. Seuss. But Loudoun County Public Schools(LCPS), located in…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis wanted to hire social media influencers to help with the city’s message during Derek Chauvin’s trial
Minneapolis had floated a plan to hire six social media influencers to help share information during the upcoming murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the…
Continue ReadingSergeant’s son loses battle with cancer, Henderson County sheriff says
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Henderson County authorities provided a…
Continue Reading
Wyden talks vaccines, tribal water bill with NewsChannel 21
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., told NewsChannel 21 on Monday he believes the federal government should take a more aggressive role to increase vaccine…
Continue Reading
Sportsmen’s Show will shift Deschutes County vaccine clinic to ‘pop-up’ locations
Next week’s Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond will replace the county’s mass vaccination clinic…
Continue Reading