Bend alpine ski racer Laurenne Ross announces retirement
Laurenne Ross, the 32-year-old alpine skier from Bend, broke barriers in the sport with her success as an American female. However, her career had to…
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Oregon House passes bill making Juneteenth official state holiday
Riccardo Waites, the founder of the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly, said Friday the Oregon House recognizing Juneteenth as a formal state…
Continue ReadingADL calls on Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson over racist comments about ‘replacement’ theory
The Anti-Defamation League is calling for Fox News to fire Tucker Carlson. “Given his long record of race-baiting, we believe it is time for…
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Eugene police make 30th arrest in May 2020 rioting
Eugene police have now made 30 arrests of people suspected of rioting, breaking into businesses and setting fires on May 29 during a protest against…
Continue ReadingChanges made to the way lunch is made, served to elementary students during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story KEIZER, Oregon (KPTV) — Kids may be back inside the classroom, but it’s far…
Continue ReadingFour women suing NFL star Deshaun Watson ordered to refile complaints with real names
At two separate emergency court hearings Friday, Harris County judges ruled that four of Deshaun Watson’s accusers must refile their lawsuits…
Continue ReadingGood Samaritan saves man, cat from burning home
Click here for updates on this story DIAMOND HEAD, Hawaii (KITV) — A man, his cat and dog were all save Friday morning…
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Heart disease, fentanyl contributed to George Floyd’s death but were not main cause, medical examiner says
George Floyd’s heart disease and use of fentanyl were contributing factors to his death, but they were not the direct cause, the medical…
Continue ReadingSecurity guard shoots another security guard with shotgun after argument
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — A Nashville business’ security guard was arrested last…
Continue ReadingSurprise Squad gives back to vaccine clinic workers
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — More than 2.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 560 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,440, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingDaycare faces backlash after accusations of racism
Click here for updates on this story ROSWELL, Georgia (WGCL) — Accusations of racism at a Roswell daycare explode…
Continue ReadingRestaurant owners do not plan to pause indoor dining after governor’s request
Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — EJ Brown, the owner of John’s Bar and Party Store…
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OSU releases another new, antioxidant-rich purple tomato
The new Oregon State University-developed tomato Midnight Roma follows in the steps of 10-year-old Indigo Rose, the first antioxidant-rich purple…
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Deschutes National Forest seeks comments on planned Bend-to-Lava Lands paved path
The Deschutes National Forest on Thursday released a draft environmental assessment on a proposed paved path from Knott Road to Lava Lands Visitor…
Continue Reading112-year-old woman and her 92-year-old son get vaccinated
Click here for updates on this story READLYN, Iowa (The Courier) — You’re never too old to be vaccinated. Proof of…
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KPOV urges community to ‘Emerge Together’ during spring membership drive
KPOV, like the rest of Central Oregon, is emerging this spring safely, realistically and optimistically from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…
Continue ReadingMan rescued after being buried up to neck in sand
Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — The Missoula Fire Department responded to a call…
Continue ReadingPig in the city: Stray pig found
Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Illinois (The Journal Times) — A pot-bellied pig was found on the loose…
Continue ReadingEx-Husker goes on trial for rape; former teammate expected to testify against him
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — In opening statements Thursday in…
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