This Chinese virologist shared crucial Covid-19 data. Then his research hit hurdles
By Simone McCarthy and Yong Xiong, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — In the early days of 2020, as science looked for answers to a mysterious viral…
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Paris Olympic athletes will feast on freshly baked bread, select cheeses and plenty of veggies
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Some 40,000 meals will be served each day during the Paris Games to over 15,000 athletes from 200…
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‘Born in Bend – our home’: Crux has no plans to leave, despite putting its tasting room property up for sale
(Update: adding video, comment from managing director) Instead, it plans to lease SW Division site back; $5.5 million sale will ‘free resources to…
Continue ReadingCourt in the Central African Republic seeks arrest of ex-President Bozizé for human rights abuses
By JEAN FERNAND KOENA and SAMBU ASSANA Associated Press BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A spokesperson for an internationally backed court…
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Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon
Israel Sarabia of Culver is headed to federal prison for nearly six years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Madras and Redmond. …
Continue ReadingA 98-year-old in Ukraine walked miles to safety from Russians, with slippers and a cane
By SUSIE BLANN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A 98-year-old woman in Ukraine has escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking almost 10…
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28-acre prescribed burn planned Wednesday along Three Creek Lake Road south of Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Wednesday, Sisters Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 28 acres of prescribed burning on Sisters Area…
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State grant to help fund long-awaited river access upgrades at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend
Access to the Deschutes River for kayakers and river floaters is about to get better in the Old Mill area. A grant will help fund the long-awaited…
Continue ReadingUtah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press Galena, a 6-year-old house cat from Utah, likes hiding and playing with cardboard. Earlier this month, the…
Continue ReadingHow Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma is the latest Republican-led state to impose criminal penalties for those who reside…
Continue ReadingBiden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden has made a number of election year moves intended to appeal to younger…
Continue ReadingHomeless families face limits on shelter stays as Massachusetts grapples with migrant influx
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts will begin limiting how long homeless families can stay in shelters as the state…
Continue ReadingMississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House Democratic leader says a Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by…
Continue ReadingThe DNC restores New Hampshire’s delegates after a second nominating event unknown to many Democrats
By WILL WEISSERT and LEAH ASKARINAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm has voted to seat New…
Continue ReadingCorrection: Louisiana-Congressional Districts story
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In a story published April 30, 2024, about a panel of federal judges rejecting a new congressional map for Louisiana, The…
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Live fire training planned today just west of Bend, north of Tumalo Creek for prescribed fire training program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Firefighters will be conducting a live fire training Tuesday a mile west of Bend, adjacent to Forest Service Road 4606 and…
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Dedicated Newberry Volcanic Monument volunteer Marty Smolenski wins Forest Service national award
The USDA Forest Service selected Pacific Northwest Regional volunteer Marty Smolenski of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument as the winner of the…
Continue ReadingSome North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that some of North Carolina government’s restrictions on…
Continue ReadingUS House votes to remove wolves from endangered list in 48 states
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press The U.S. House voted to end federal protection for gray wolves in 48 states, though the bill’s ultimate…
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Oregon PUC approves sale of small, troubled Sun Country Water west of Bend to Avion Water Company
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Public Utility Commission says it recently facilitated and approved the $100,000 sale of Sun Country Water’s…
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