Trains collide on Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing at least 4 people
By ADI MARSIELA Associated Press BANDUNG, Indonesia (AP) — Two trains have collided on Indonesia’s main island of Java, causing carriages to…
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Hoax bomb threats made against government buildings across US for second straight day, authorities say
By Sara Smart, Amy Simonson and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Hoax bomb threats were made against government buildings in several states on…
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El Nino winter brings low Cascades snowpack, more ‘moderate drought’ conditions for Deschutes River Basin
According to the Deschutes Basin watermaster, the basin is currently still in a “moderate drought” condition due to the El Nino winter that’s brought…
Continue ReadingHomicides dropped by over 10% in America’s biggest cities in 2023
CNN By Eric Levenson and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — After three years of distressingly high levels, homicides in the US declined significantly…
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Bend’s e-bike sharing company, Bird Bikes, has filed for bankruptcy; city will review pilot project this year
You have probably seen the more than 200 Bird e-bikes around the city of Bend. The company behind them recently filed for bankruptcy, but the city of…
Continue ReadingEmbattled Sacramento City Council member resigns following federal indictment
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A city council member in Sacramento, California, has resigned just weeks after he pleaded not guilty to federal charges…
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Bend councilors vote 5-1 to approve disputed 10-year, $10.6 million tax break for Jackstraw housing project
Bend city councilors decided the goals and project details were worthy and issues with a new multi-unit tax exemption program will be revisited…
Continue ReadingNavajo Nation charges 2 tribal members with illegally growing marijuana as part of complex case
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities on the largest Native American reservation in the U.S. have charged two tribal members with illegally growing…
Continue ReadingNew report details the extent of racial profiling during traffic stops in California
By Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — Black drivers in California were stopped “more frequently than expected” by law enforcement, compared to…
Continue ReadingBackers of an effort to repeal Alaska’s ranked voting system fined by campaign finance watchdog
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Supporters of an effort to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting system have been fined more than $94,000 after the…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico governor proposes 10% spending increase amid windfall from oil production
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor is proposing a nearly 10% general fund spending increase for the…
Continue ReadingMedical negligence caused death of former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, attorney says
DALLAS (AP) — The family of former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson says the trailblazing Texas congresswoman died after getting an infection and…
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Scalehouse Gallery announces two new artists in residence, Allie Blanchard and Bergen Bock
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scalehouse Gallery is pleased to announce the new Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence, Allie Blanchard and Bergen Bock.…
Continue ReadingFederal appeals court denies effort to block state-run court in Mississippi’s majority-Black capital
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court has denied a legal effort to stop Mississippi…
Continue ReadingAttackers laughed as they raped and murdered a woman in Israel on October 7, witness says
CNN By Jake Tapper, Kirsten Appleton and Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Five men came out of the van and captured a woman, ripping off her clothes…
Continue ReadingAttackers laughed as they raped and murdered a woman in Israel on October 7, witness says
By Jake Tapper, Kirsten Appleton and Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Five men came out of the van and captured a woman, ripping off her clothes as…
Continue ReadingAiling, 53-year-old female elephant euthanized at Los Angeles Zoo
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 53-year-old Asian elephant has been euthanized at the Los Angeles Zoo after she was unable to stand up. The zoo says Shaunzi,…
Continue ReadingColor-corrected images reveal accurate portraits of Uranus and Neptune
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Often appearing in images to have starkly different hues, the true colors of Neptune and Uranus may be more…
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‘It’s disheartening’: Vandals, thieves hit two C.O. volunteer groups’ forest shelter, equipment over holiday break
The Moon Country Snowbusters’ warming shelter at Wanoga Sno-Park was hit by damaging vandalism over the Christmas Break, according to a post on…
Continue ReadingDon Read, the former Montana football coach who led Griz to first national title, dies at age 90
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Don Read, the former Montana football coach who retired after leading the Grizzlies to their first national title in 1995,…
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