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CNN By Amy Wray, CNN Good Samaritans save a stranded orca, a woman fights off a coyote with a stick and Prince Harry surprises Meghan for her…
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Sharp decline in ads for Covid-19 vaccines, as the number of ‘persuadable’ Americans diminishes
CNN’s John Avlon sets the record straight on the Covid-19 vaccine by deconstructing and disproving common myths that are keeping vaccine-hesitant…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 6: Coronavirus, climate, Capitol riot, Myanmar, soccer
The Dixie Fire is now the 6th largest fire in California history and the continued drought for the West will not provide any relief. CNN…
Continue ReadingFully vaccinated people who get a Covid-19 breakthrough infection can transmit the virus, CDC chief says
With new cases of Covid-19 surging in most of the US — driven by unvaccinated Americans and fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant —…
Continue ReadingThe latest on the Tokyo Olympics
Great Britain’s gold medal winning diver, Tom Daley, unveils the cardigan he has been knitting while at the Olympic Summer Games in…
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Crook County Court sends $35 million courthouse-justice center bond measure to Nov. ballot
The Crook County Court on Wednesday unanimously approved sending a $35 million bond measure to voters in November. It would let the county match a…
Continue Reading‘We are failing one another:’ USA Today front page implores people to pay attention to Covid surge
Reporters Leada Gore in Alabama, Keisha Rowe in Mississippi, and Emily Woodruff in Louisiana talk about covering the pandemic in some of America’s…
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Fireworks retailer, fundraising church dismayed by Bend’s plan to keep fireworks ban
Bend city councilors have decided they want to make permanent a temporary ban on public fireworks sales and use, but a fireworks supplier said…
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Out & About: More great summertime pics
Keep sending your photos to us. There’s a special set of instructions at the end of this wonderful…
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NeighborImpact, Oregon Rental Assistance Program helping renters get back on track
The federal Centers for Disease Control moratorium that allows you to delay your rent payment has been extended. It’s been extended several times,…
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Wildfire fuels reduction money is available from Deschutes County
The “Firewise” program has 100K dollars available for fire prevention projects. So get a group, a plan, and an application…
Continue ReadingMyPillow magnate Mike Lindell’s latest election conspiracy theory is his most bizarre yet
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell claims he has evidence that 2020 election results were hacked, but cybersecurity experts tell CNN his so-called “proof”…
Continue ReadingJapanese whiskey worth $5,800 gifted to Pompeo is missing, State filings say
The State Department is looking into the whereabouts of a $5,800 bottle of Japanese whiskey that was gifted to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,…
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Masks required indoors at OSU Cascades, recommended at COCC
Face coverings are now required in all indoor public settings at Oregon State University and OSU Cascades. Central Oregon Community College strongly…
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Born in Central Oregon, sport climbing’s Olympic debut shares many Bend connections
A sport invented in Central Oregon roughly 35 years ago, is now front and center on the world’s biggest…
Continue Reading5 things to know for August 6: Coronavirus, climate, Capitol riot, Myanmar, soccer
CNN’s Miguel Marquez looks at the rise in Covid-19 vaccinations in Alabama, despite the state being tied with Arkansas for the lowest vaccination…
Continue ReadingApple to start checking iPhone and iCloud photos for child abuse imagery
Intel revealed 3DAT — a breakthrough 3D athlete tracking software — at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Selina Wang…
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Redmond family of Olympians comes together to cheer Ryan Crouser to 2nd shot put gold
Ryan Crouser’s family — gathered to cheer his Olympic record-setting shot put performance in Tokyo Wednesday evening — knows what he’s going…
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Two watches and warnings still in place for Central Oregon
Two watches and warnings are in place for the…
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‘Slice of Summer’ offers free family fun
‘Slice of Summer’ was a free family fun event last Saturday in northeast Bend, full of carnival games, food and prizes, hosted by the organization…
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