Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins announces retirement plans
Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins, a 35-year veteran of the sheriff’s office and its leader for over a decade, said Tuesday he plans to retire…
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Breach continues but evacuation orders lifted near Florida reservoir
Evacuation orders near a Tampa-area reservoir where there still is a breach have been lifted, officials said Tuesday. Acting Manatee County…
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AM power outage causes downtown Bend businesses trouble; squirrel to blame
Tuesday got off to a rough start for many downtown Bend…
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Gov. Brown orders public flags to stay at half-staff in honor of Rep. Alcee Hastings
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday ordered all flags at Oregon’s public institutions to remain at half-staff for one more day in honor and remembrance of…
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Redmond man killed, 2 people injured in NW Redmond head-on crash
A Redmond man was killed and two Pineville residents were injured Tuesday morning when their pickup trucks collided head-on on Northwest Sixth…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s first Black woman billionaire is promoting diversity in the arts as well as the c-suite
Promoting diversity in the arts has become a mainstream mantra in the entertainment industry since the first #OscarsSoWhite controversy in 2015, but…
Continue ReadingOne of America’s first Black CEOs slams ‘bone-headed’ Georgia law as blatant attempt to suppress Black vote
Dick Parsons had to make countless difficult decisions during his storied corporate career. The decision to speak out on Georgia’s voting law…
Continue ReadingHarry and Meghan set their first series at Netflix
Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have announced their first Netflix project after signing a production deal last year. “Heart of…
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Oregon House passes new foreclosure moratorium
A measure that would reinstate and extend Oregon’s moratorium on foreclosures until Sept. 1 during the COVID-19 pandemic has passed in the…
Continue ReadingDeb Haaland creates unit to investigate killings and disappearances of Indigenous people
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced a new unit within Bureau of Indian Affairs that plans to tackle the decades-long crisis of missing and…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: A digital defense against crypto investment scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against cryptocurrency investment scams.…
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As lumber prices soar, OSU professor develops way to predict price changes
At a time when lumber prices are skyrocketing, an Oregon State University researcher has developed a new way to predict the future price of logs that…
Continue ReadingA Michigan university is offering college students a scholarship to study cannabis
Students at Lake Superior State University have had the unique opportunity to pursue a degree in cannabis chemistry since 2019. Now, they can also…
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Bend woman launches effort to create a ‘pollinator pathway’ in Central Oregon
A new effort, the Bend Pollinator Pathway, aims to connect habitats throughout Central Oregon to support pollinators such as hummingbirds,…
Continue ReadingClass-action federal civil rights suit filed against Rochester police and city officials alleging racism and excessive force
A class-action civil lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday accuses the Rochester, New York, Police Department (RPD) of racist practices and a…
Continue ReadingPolice use-of-force instructor says Derek Chauvin’s kneeling is not a trained restraint
A Minneapolis Police use-of-force training instructor testified Tuesday that Derek Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck is not a…
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Crook County School District seeks residents to help with long-term facilities plan
Continued job growth in the community, and a strong reputation in local schools saw enrollment in the Crook County School District rise once again,…
Continue ReadingWith 100% capacity allowed, Rangers see packed stands for home opener at Globe Life Field
Click here for updates on this story ARLINGTON, Texas (KTVT) — As many as 40,000 fans were inside Globe Life Field in…
Continue ReadingShotSpotter alert leads to arrest of two convicted felons
Click here for updates on this story BROWARD, Florida (WFOR) — A ShotSpotter alert has led to the arrest of two…
Continue ReadingPortMiami sets new record with arrival of largest container ship to ever dock at Florida port
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — PortMiami set a new record on Tuesday for the largest container…
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