How a Bay Area clinic is helping provide vaccines to people experiencing homelessness
While some people nationwide have successfully booked their vaccine appointments online, many others — including people who are experiencing…
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Top homicide detective says Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd was ‘totally unnecessary’
The Minneapolis Police Department’s top homicide detective testified that kneeling on George Floyd’s neck after he had been handcuffed…
Continue ReadingChicago police shot and killed a 13-year-old boy in what the department says was an ‘armed confrontation’
Chicago police shot and killed a 13-year-old boy on the city’s West side early Monday morning and haven’t provided many details about the…
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Deschutes County to receive nearly 7,800 COVID-19 vaccine doses for next week
The Oregon Health Authority has allocated 7,780 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County for next week, officials said Friday. Vaccine…
Continue ReadingUber ordered to pay $1.1 million after blind woman was denied rides more than a dozen times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million after an arbitrator ruled that the rideshare company’s drivers discriminated against a blind woman…
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‘Parklet’ program extension proposed for downtown Bend restaurants
A proposal to make last year’s pilot program of downtown Bend restaurant outdoor seating areas a permanent fixture will come before city councilors…
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Bend’s Neighborhood Street Safety Program brings changes with impact
In late 2019, the city of Bend and its neighborhood associations identified 25 projects that would help improve safety.…
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Ashland police, ODFW urge people to be ‘bear aware’ as city encounters on the rise
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the police are urging Ashland residents and visitors to ‘Be Bear Aware,’ as bears are becoming…
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Oregon OSHA fines Medford coffee shop $9,250 for COVID-19 workplace violations
Oregon OSHA said Friday it has fined Forage Coffee Company LLC in Medford $9,250 for three violations of on-the-job safety standards meant to protect…
Continue ReadingUnited Nations Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the United Nations, an organization of 193 member states from around the world. United Nations Charter October 24, 1945…
Continue ReadingMust-watch ‘Full Circle’ moments this week
Every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6 p.m. ET, Anderson Cooper hosts a digital show streaming live around the world covering the stories that…
Continue ReadingVolunteers strive to make Koreatown residents feel safe during rise in hate crimes against Asians
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — In an effort to curb a rise in hate crimes against…
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Biden orders White House flags lowered to half-staff after Capitol Police officer killed
President Joe Biden has been receiving ongoing briefings from his homeland security adviser following an attack on the US Capitol that killed Capitol…
Continue ReadingBehind on rent? In danger of being evicted? Here’s what you need to know
Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — The Biden administration has extended the federal eviction…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths, 499 new cases
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon and the state’s death toll remains at 2,385, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingNature group warning New Yorkers not to buy ducklings as Easter gifts
Click here for updates on this story BALDWIN, New York (WCBS) — Every year, well-meaning people buy baby chicks and…
Continue ReadingMLB opening day can boost your mood, psychologist Scott Bea says
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — MLB Opening Day can apparently boost your mood. Psychologist…
Continue ReadingDoctors using herpes virus to treat patient with melanoma tumor
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Paul Kirsch, of Green Tree, had a melanoma removed from the…
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‘We’re back on alert’: Oregon hits ‘fourth surge’ of COVID-19, Gov. Brown, officials say
Despite a rising number of vaccinated Oregonians and widening eligibility, “the fourth surge of the virus is at our doorstep,” Gov. Kate Brown…
Continue ReadingTeacher faces criticism over remarks made on social media
Click here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — A Sacramento teacher is dealing with backlash…
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