Colorado snowstorm closes highways and schools for a second day
By THOMAS PEIPERT and COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Thousands in Colorado were without power as authorities closed highways and…
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Southern Illinois GOP congressional candidates race to win the hearts, minds of Trump conservatives
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer CASEY, Ill. (AP) — Former state Sen. Darren Bailey is challenging five-term Rep. Mike Bost in the March…
Continue ReadingWhy are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It’s home prices
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lori Shelton can’t fathom ever having the money to buy a home — and that’s a major…
Continue ReadingThese Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)
By BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will back his fellow Republicans’ presidential ticket in November.…
Continue ReadingRussia’s war machine is trying to turn Ukrainian teenagers into soldiers
By Ivana Kottasová, Olga Voitovych and Svitlana Vlasova, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — Russian forces deported Bohdan Yermokhin from the occupied…
Continue ReadingCroatian parliament dissolves to pave way for parliamentary election later this year
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s parliament has dissolved to pave the way for a parliamentary election later this year. All 143 of a total of 151…
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Think Wild seeking dedicated wildlife volunteers for busy spring, summer season
(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, is seeking…
Continue ReadingAustralia resumes funding for UNRWA and pledges more Gaza aid
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia says it will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians. Several weeks ago, the agency lost…
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Bend Third Street businesses report graffiti vandalism with anti-war messages
Earlier this week, several businesses on Third Street were vandalized with graffiti of anti-war messages. The business owners objected to the damage…
Continue ReadingIsaac Jones scores 16 points as No. 22 Washington State beats Stanford 79-62
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Washington State is on the verge of going somewhere it has never been, and the Cougars can do it…
Continue ReadingEsa-Pekka Salonen to leave San Francisco Symphony, citing dispute with orchestra’s board
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Esa-Pekka Salonen will leave the San Francisco Symphony following the 2024-25 season, just his fifth as music director.…
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‘There’s a lot in that bill that matters to us’: Merkley speaks on funding, including $24 million for C. Oregon projects
Eight Central Oregon projects are receiving about $24 million in federal funds, and many more projects across the state are also included in spending…
Continue ReadingTrump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
By BRIAN SLODYSKO and AARON KESSLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a…
Continue ReadingSeat belt saved passenger’s life on Boeing 737 jet that suffered a blowout, new lawsuit says
SEATTLE (AP) — More passengers who were aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 jet when part of its fuselage blew out in January are suing —…
Continue ReadingSeat belt saved passenger’s life on Boeing 737 jet that suffered a blowout, new lawsuit says
SEATTLE (AP) — More passengers who were aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 jet when part of its fuselage blew out in January are suing —…
Continue ReadingAlec Baldwin seeks dismissal of grand jury indictment in fatal shooting of cinematographer
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Defense attorneys for Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge to dismiss a grand jury indictment…
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‘Determined to hurt me:’ Scary road rage incident begins on Crooked River Ranch, leads to Terrebonne man’s arrest
A mother and her teen daughter were traveling from Crooked River Ranch to Bend early last week when they say they became victims of a frightening…
Continue ReadingMinnesota woman charged with buying guns allegedly used by suspect in killings of 3 first responders
By Chris Boyette and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota woman has been charged on suspicion of purchasing guns authorities say were used by…
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‘They got really competitive’: Realms HS students compete in Shark Tank-style fashion with their video game designs
Students at Realms High School have been working on creating their own video game concepts in their math and English classes. On Thursday, they faced…
Continue ReadingSan Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seventy-eight protesters have been ordered to do five hours of community service and pay restitution to avoid criminal…
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