New images help solve celestial mystery of Betelgeuse’s great dimming
Betelgeuse, a bright star visible in the Orion constellation in the night sky, has beguiled and puzzled space scientists since late 2019. The red…
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Oregon adds ‘human compost’ natural option for disposing of bodies
Gov. Kate Brown has signed House Bill 2574, making Oregon the third state in the nation to give Oregonians additional options on disposing of…
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‘I have to do this’: Redmond man rescues pair from crashed, burning car on Hwy. 126
Gabriel Lascurain still cannot believe what happened, but it’s a night he’ll never forget. The shuttle driver for Bend’s B&R Auto Wrecking was on…
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City Home furniture store comes to Bend’s Old Mill
Portland-based furniture store City Home will open its first Central Oregon location in Bend’s Old Mill District Saturday.…
Continue ReadingA 2-year-old from Florida is hospitalized after complications from swallowing 16 magnetic balls
A 2-year-old boy from Florida is back in the hospital after suffering complications from swallowing part of a toy composed of small magnetic balls.…
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Bethlehem Inn buys Redmond motel for city’s first year-round shelter; renovations underway
Bethlehem Inn, which has operated a shelter in Bend for many years, recently acquired the Greenway Motel in Redmond for a new high-barrier homeless…
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Bend-La Pine Schools expect kindergarten numbers to bounce back, possibly increase
The number of students going back to elementary school in the fall could be back to normal, if not even…
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Vendor’s data breach affects 5,000 St. Charles cancer patients
An April 26h ransomware attack on Swedish software firm Elekta may have exposed health records of nearly 5,000 St. Charles Health System cancer…
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Oregon reports 7 more COVID-19 related deaths, 247 new cases; weekly counts rise
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,744, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingUS and allies are pushing China and Russia closer together, but will their ‘unbreakable friendship’ last?
Editor’s note: CNN will be launching the Meanwhile in China newsletter on June 21, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know…
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Central Oregon Fire Info launches online survey
Central Oregon Fire Info, a group of local agencies that shares information about prescribed fire, smoke and public health, is seeking community…
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Deadline extended for Oregon landlords to apply for millions in past-due rent assistance
Millions of dollars remain in the state’s Landlord Compensation Fund program, and Oregon Housing and Community Services Director Margaret Salazar is…
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FBI to enforce ‘No Drone Zone’ during U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene
The FBI, working with local, state and federal partners, will enforce a “No Drone Zone” area in Eugene and Springfield during the upcoming U.S.…
Continue ReadingRemarkable turnaround for North Texas puppy found 2 years ago fighting for life
Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — Two years ago we introduced you to Perkins, a pit bull…
Continue ReadingBorder patrol agents save 33 undocumented migrants locked inside U-Haul in sweltering heat
Click here for updates on this story VAN HORN, Texas (KTVT) — Big Bend Sector Border Patrol agents saved 33…
Continue ReadingUSPS mail delivery issues remain throughout Baltimore
Click here for updates on this story DUNDALK, Maryland (WJZ) — The lack of mail service has been an ongoing problem for…
Continue ReadingNH girl nearly killed after small piece of glass punctures lung
Click here for updates on this story EXETER, New Hampshire (WBZ) — A small piece of glass caused a big health scare for…
Continue ReadingColorado pediatrician urges parents to keep kids current on routine vaccinations
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — As the COVID-19 vaccine remains on the top of everyone’s mind,…
Continue ReadingIn search of summer workers, employers are raising wages to attract teens
Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Young Minnesotans have a major opportunity to make some extra…
Continue ReadingNew Yorker, Ars Technica and Pitchfork reach agreement on union contracts after contentious battle with Condé Nast
After a protracted battle that nearly led to a workers strike, the staffers at three Condé Nast publications — The New Yorker, Ars Technica and…
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