Oregon Health Authority recommending mask use by all in public indoor settings
In response to a large jump in cases and hospitalizations and new national guidance calling for masking measures to prevent the spread of the highly…
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Deschutes County Fair prepares for opening day
New exhibits at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo include a hypnotist and a sword swallower, as well as a shark tank. The fair opens…
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St. Charles Bend in ’emergency hospital’ status, delays all elective, overnight procedures
St. Charles Bend is now “operating above capacity” as “an emergency hospital” — and as a result, all elective surgeries and procedures that…
Continue ReadingFirst person charged under Hong Kong national security law found guilty on two charges
The first person to be tried under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law faces life in prison after being found guilty of inciting secession and…
Continue ReadingGroup backed by LeBron James launches a campaign focused on criminal justice reform
By Amanda Jackson, CNN The political organization cofounded by NBA superstar LeBron James launched a new campaign Monday to promote voting rights and…
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Mild weather gives Bootleg Fire crews a breather; new tally shows 161 homes lost to blaze
Authorities are hopeful that cool temperatures, increased humidity and isolated showers will help them make more progress against the nation’s…
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Man charged with illegal use of bear spray in dispute at Bend homeless camp
A report of shots fired at a homeless camp on Bend’s north end Tuesday brought officers to the scene who arrested a man for illegal use of bear…
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Gov. Kate Brown signs ambitious energy bill
Oregon’s clean energy bill, which sets one of the most ambitious timelines in the country for moving to 100% clean electricity sources, was signed…
Continue ReadingHow a mother and daughter rose up in Nxivm, got indicted and eventually turned against Keith Raniere
By Sonia Moghe, CNN Lauren Salzman was once a high-ranking leader of the purported self-help group Nxivm and a loyal member of founder Keith…
Continue ReadingBipartisan senators urge Biden to continue intel community probe of Covid origins for as long as it takes
By Zachary Cohen, CNN A group of bipartisan lawmakers is urging President Joe Biden to continue investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic…
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Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1,032 new cases as delta variant fuels surge
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,843, and a worrying jump to over 1,000 new cases, the…
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Friday registration deadline for BPRD youth flag football; coaches also needed
The fall sport season is fast approaching, and the deadline for local youth to register to participate in Bend Park and Recreation District’s Youth…
Continue ReadingBiden will announce vaccination requirement across federal government on Thursday
By Phil Mattingly and Jason Hoffman, CNN President Joe Biden will announce on Thursday a requirement that all federal employees and contractors be…
Continue ReadingThis runner qualified for the Olympics but his DACA status almost kept him away from his dream
By Nicole Chavez, CNN When Luis Grijalva crossed the finish line at the NCAA track and field championships last month, he knew he could reach his…
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Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe announces bid to unseat Senator Ron Wyden
Prineville Mayor and data center contractor Jason Beebe announced his candidacy Tuesday for the U.S. Senate “to replace the failed policies of Ron…
Continue ReadingBob Moses’s heroic fight for voting rights should inspire today’s movement, civil rights leaders say
By Nicquel Terry Ellis and John Blake, CNN He spoke in a Boston-accented monotone that barely rose above a whisper, hated personal attention, and was…
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Ex-lawmaker who let protesters in Oregon Capitol pleads guilty, gets probation
A former Oregon lawmaker who was expelled for letting violent, far-right protesters into the state Capitol has pleaded guilty to one count of…
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Traffic control changes set for concerts at this week’s Deschutes County Fair
Deschutes County said Tuesday it is implementing new traffic control changes in an effort to improve evening traffic flow exiting the Fair & Expo…
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City of Bend invites public participation in online fair housing survey
The city of Bend is inviting community members to participate in a survey to assess the status of fair housing within the community. Fair housing…
Continue ReadingHubble captures stunning image of squabbling galaxies
NASA has released an animation that allows viewers to get a simulated “starship captain” eye view of its flyby of Jupiter and its largest…
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