The first first responders need help: Deschutes 911 seeks to hire more dispatchers
“911 — what is the address of your emergency?” a Deschutes County dispatcher asked Friday — a famous line we recognize and rely on, 24/7. The…
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Free rapid COVID-19 testing at Les Schwab Amphitheater starts with Friday’s concert
Concertgoers at the Les Schwab Amphitheater will have access to free COVID-19 testing before each event, starting…
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‘Thank You’ rally salutes St. Charles Bend caregivers, staff
Dozens gathered at an intersection near St. Charles Bend Friday afternoon to wave signs and offer thanks to all the caregiving staff at the hospital…
Continue Reading5 reasons why FDA advisers did not recommend Covid-19 booster shots for everyone
CNN By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration declined Friday to recommend the agency approve Covid-19 booster doses…
Continue ReadingAngry and afraid, Afghanistan’s LGBTQ community say they’re being hunted down after Taliban takeover
CNN By Ben Westcott, CNN Growing up as a teenager in Afghanistan, Rabia Balkhi felt lucky. Despite being born in a country with a long history of…
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Redmond alpaca farm seeks experienced knitters
Redmond’s Thordarson Farms is seeking experienced hand knitters to make pieces from its alpaca…
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National POW/MIA Recognition Day observed at Bend ceremony
The Bend Heroes Foundation held a ceremony Friday morning, honoring Bend’s and Oregon’s prisoners of war and those missing in action, on National…
Continue ReadingOffice of Trump’s defense secretary held call with China on January 6, two days before Milley’s controversial call
CNN By Katie Bo Williams, CNN A deputy to then-President Donald Trump’s acting secretary of defense held a call with his Chinese counterpart…
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The rain is about to begin falling on Central Oregon
This weekend will be the most significant rain event we have seen so far this year.…
Continue ReadingFDA advisers first rejected Pfizer’s booster application — but then voted to recommend a third shot for certain Americans
CNN By Maggie Fox and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted unanimously to recommend emergency use…
Continue Reading12,000 migrants have been waiting in makeshift camps under the Del Rio bridge in Texas
CNN, KFOX, KABB By Rosa Flores and Geneva Sands, CNN Standing in the sweltering Texas sun, Jameson Tilus held both of his children in his arms and…
Continue ReadingAnthony Gonzalez is retiring. Here’s what has happened to the House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump.
CNN By Clare Foran and Alex Rogers, CNN GOP Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio announced on Thursday that he will not seek reelection, becoming the first…
Continue ReadingCIA warned children were possibly present seconds before US missile killed 10
CNN By Katie Bo Lillis, Zachary Cohen and Natasha Bertrand, CNN Just after the US military launched a Hellfire missile to stop a white Toyota Corolla…
Continue ReadingPence preps for potential 2024 presidential run amid rocky headlines about relationship with Trump
CNN By Michael Warren, CNN Mike Pence is adding staffers for his brand-new office in downtown Washington — inching closer to a possible White…
Continue ReadingNew Lebanon PM seeks ‘quick fixes’ to help his country out of economic crisis
CNN By Becky Anderson, Zeena Saifi and Mostafa Salem, CNN New Prime Minister Najib Mikati urged Lebanon’s people to put their trust in his…
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‘The most desperate act’: Bend therapist knows the family pain of suicide, seeks to help others
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and suicide is one of the leading causes of preventable death in Oregon.…
Continue ReadingModerna’s vaccine is the most effective, but Pfizer and J&J also protect well, CDC-led study says
WPTV, LISA WILSON, CNN By Maggie Fox, CNN A head-to-head study of all three authorized coronavirus vaccines in the United States finds the Moderna…
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Clear the Shelters: Meet a sweet kittie named Katie!
Next up in our Clear the Shelters parade of adoptable animals is Katie, an adorable 1-year-old calico kitty who was among 49 animals flown to the…
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Furry Friends: Subie is a sweet senior dog
This week’s ‘Furry Friends’ adoptable animal at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center is Subie, a 9-year-old pit bull mix who is really sweet and…
Continue ReadingMust-watch videos of the week
CNN, HLN By Amy Wray, CNN Celebrities hit the red carpet at the Met Gala, Miley Cyrus performs with Metallica and a “megapod” of whales…
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