American dies of coronavirus in China; global death toll surpasses SARS
The novel coronavirus’s global death toll has surpassed that of the SARS outbreak in the early…
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Murphy-Brosterhous road intersection to close for new roundabout
The intersection of Murphy and Brosterhous roads in southeast Bend will be closed for about two months, starting Monday, as the city’s latest…
Continue Reading4.7 earthquake strikes off S. Oregon coast
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck off the Southern Oregon coast Saturday…
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Every Day Matters: Oregon effort tackles school absenteeism
Students who regularly attend school are more likely to succeed, so the state of Oregon is working to tackle chronic absenteeism in the school system…
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Buehler, once a Trump critic, now embraces him in new run
BEND, Ore. (AP) — In 2018, the Republican party’s candidate for governor of Oregon painted himself as a centrist, criticized President Donald…
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Bend home sales fall in January, but prices still rise
Bend-area home sales dropped markedly as 2020 began, but the median sales price rose by nearly $10,000 to $449,000, just shy of where it stood a year…
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Keno’ game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the Washington Lottery’s “Keno” game were:…
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Pick 3 Night’ game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the Idaho Lottery’s “Pick 3 Night” game were: 1-2-6…
Continue Reading2 cruise lines bar people with Chinese, Hong Kong or Macau passports from boarding their ships as coronavirus spreads
Two US-based cruise lines are forbidding people with Chinese, Hong Kong or Macau passports from boarding their cruise ships, according to company…
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Pick 4 4PM’ game
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon’s drawing of the Oregon Lottery’s “Pick 4 4PM” game were:…
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Oregon food banks stress importance of accurate 2020 census
Oregon Food Bank is mobilizing its statewide network to ensure every Oregonian is counted in this year’s…
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Wyden asks Oregon to ban insecure mobile voting apps
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has asked Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno to warn counties about the security risks posed by mobile voting apps and…
Continue ReadingAn English teacher was suspended after tweeting that it is ‘awesome’ Rush Limbaugh is dying from cancer
A Wisconsin teacher has been suspended after tweeting that he hoped conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh suffers a painful death from cancer. Travis…
Continue ReadingFederal Crackdown On Flavored E-Cigarette Cartridge Sales Takes Effect
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, NY (WCBS) — A federal crackdown has taken effect on the sale of most…
Continue ReadingWoman Hunting For Couple She Took Engagement Photo Of At Yosemite
Click here for updates on this story YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (KOVR ) — A woman is on the hunt for a couple she met at…
Continue ReadingWinning numbers drawn in ‘Pick 3 Day’ game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon’s drawing of the Idaho Lottery’s “Pick 3 Day” game were: 1-8-8…
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State sending nearly 700K letters advising of possible new business tax impact
Nearly 700,000 Oregon business and personal taxpayers are getting letters in the mail from the Oregon Department of Revenue, advising they could be…
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House OKs Walden bill for VA to offer service dog training therapy
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., on Friday welcomed unanimous House passage of the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act.…
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Wyden welcomes word of hemp farmer disaster insurance
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday a U.S. Agriculture Department announcement detailing two risk management programs protecting farmers’ hemp…
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Crook County Middle School receives grant to bring noted author
Crook County Middle School has been selected as a recipient for one of the 2020 Crook County Cultural Coalition…
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