Deschutes commissioners hold off on proposal to make positions non-partisan
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners was meeting Monday to discuss a possible ballot measure for next November’s election that would make…
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Tom Brady’s dad reveals ‘life and death’ battle with Covid-19
Tom Brady’s father spent almost three weeks in the hospital with Covid-19, he revealed Monday, calling it a “matter of life and…
Continue ReadingMan in custody after Portland vehicle struck, injured at least six pedestrians over a dozen blocks
A man is in custody following an incident on Monday afternoon during which a vehicle struck at least six people in Portland, Oregon, authorities…
Continue ReadingAn American Sign Language interpreter will now appear at all White House press briefings
The Biden administration will have an American Sign Language interpreter at every White House briefing, press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.…
Continue ReadingGameStop’s stock is going through some stuff. You can thank Reddit
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Boy, 13, dies in Yamhill mobile home fire
Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has died in a mobile home fire in Yamhill, southwest of Portland.…
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Man who says he was hit by Tacoma police car claims he was left traumatized
A man who claims he was struck by a police cruiser in Tacoma, Washington — an incident that sparked a weekend protest — said he will…
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Volunteers sought as Deschutes County’s mass vaccination site ramps up
Over the past week, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds vaccination site has been able to give COVID-19 doses to more than 4,000 Central Oregonians,…
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COCC gets share of $5 million federal grant for advanced manufacturing training
Late last year, Central Oregon Community College partnered with Mt. Hood Community College, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and seven…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy touts graduation rate of nearly 92.5%
According to an annual report released by the Oregon Department of Education, Redmond Proficiency Academy’s high school graduation rate for the…
Continue ReadingThese entertainment industry workers are offering to help Biden with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Out-of-work backstage crews in the entertainment industry are volunteering to help in the fight against Covid-19. In a letter addressed to President…
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ODOT warns drivers of blizzard conditions expected in S. Oregon, N. California
Drivers traveling over southwest Oregon mountain passes, including those on Interstate 5, should prepare for severe winter driving conditions Tuesday…
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Application deadline coming soon for Habitat’s new Redmond townhomes
There is just one week left to submit a housing application for Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity’s housing program for the Quince Townhomes in…
Continue ReadingAt least five people injured in Portland after vehicle hits multiple pedestrians
A vehicle struck at least five people in Portland, Oregon, on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The city’s Fire and Rescue department said…
Continue ReadingJanet Yellen is confirmed as the first female Treasury secretary in US history
Lawmakers confirmed Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary on Monday, making her the first woman in American history to hold the position. As head of the…
Continue ReadingNew Geisinger facility coming to Muncy
Click here for updates on this story MUNCY, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — Construction is still ongoing for the new Geisinger…
Continue ReadingShort-eared owl released in the Poconos
Click here for updates on this story STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania (WNEP) — A short-eared owl now has a new home in the…
Continue ReadingOklahoma lawmaker proposes a bill that calls for creation of a Bigfoot hunting season
Bigfoot may be a considered a myth — but that’s not stopping one Oklahoma lawmaker from proposing open season on the creature. Rep.…
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Deschutes illegal marijuana enforcement team seeks focus group participants
The Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement team is a partnership between the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, the Bend Police…
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DCSO seeks tips to find who fired shots into SUV at homeless camp near Sisters
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies asked the public for help Monday in their search for whoever fired several gunshots into an SUV parked near a…
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