Cooper Thompson recognized for saving a life
Redmond resident Cooper Thompson was honored Friday by VFW Post 4108 for his quick action that helped save a woman’s life in the Walmart parking lot…
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What it takes to fight fires in Central Oregon: A behind-the-scenes look
Firefighters are gearing up for another busy wildfire season in Central Oregon and across the West. And as always, there’s a lot that goes on behind…
Continue ReadingDog rescued after wandering through Arctic ice for more than a week
A dog has been rescued by sailors after wandering through the Arctic for more than a week, according to Russian state media. The crew of a Russian…
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Building a future: Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program receives $1.5 million federal grant
The cool weather may not have merited ice cream Friday, but the occasion certainly did: Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program celebrated the…
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Long-time Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship is retiring
After nearly two decades overseeing elections and various other duties, County Clerk Nancy Blankenship said Friday she’s stepping down and…
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Alton Sterling’s children settle with city of Baton Rouge for $4.5 million
The five children of Alton Sterling have settled with the city of Baton Rouge for $4.5 million, according to a statement from their attorneys.…
Continue ReadingFour people were rescued off a boat ‘teetering’ at the edge of a Texas dam, police say
When police in Austin, Texas, responded to calls about a boat at the edge of Longhorn Dam earlier this week, they found it teetering over the edge…
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Oregon’s vaccinated veterans can now sign up for a shot at the state’s $1 million sweepstakes jackpot
Oregon veterans who have received a COVID-19 vaccination at a VA or any federal facility can now sign up online for a shot at the state’s $1 million…
Continue Reading‘Safe outdoor space’ opens at Regis University for those experiencing homelessness
Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — A new Safe Outdoor Space for people experiencing homeless is now…
Continue ReadingMetallica sues insurer over losses from shows postponed due to Covid
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Metallica is suing Lloyd’s of London for allegedly…
Continue ReadingWith California eviction moratorium about to expire, tenants ask for relief
Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND (KPIX) — The statewide eviction moratorium is set to expire in 20 days,…
Continue ReadingFederal board unanimously approves to rename 16 Texas geographic sites that included the word ‘Negro’
Sixteen Texas geographic locations with names like “Negro Creek” will no longer include the term “Negro” following a decision…
Continue ReadingElementary shooting survivors react to the overturning of California’s assault weapons ban
Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — Survivors of the Cleveland Elementary School shooting in…
Continue Reading7 high school graduates finally received their diplomas — 52 years later
A high school in Maryland held a special ceremony to finally give seven students their diplomas 52 years after they graduated. Some students from the…
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Oregon eviction moratorium ends June 30; Brown extends mortgage foreclosure moratorium
As Oregon nears its vaccination target to reopen the economy, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday she is extending the state’s mortgage foreclosure…
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City of Bend, Deschutes County may jointly fund effort to find, open managed campsite for homeless
The city of Bend and Deschutes County are in talks to possibly jointly fund a managed campsite for the area’s…
Continue ReadingSecurity officer ‘ambushed’ and killed by bank robbers in Indiana, authorities say
A security officer was shot and killed by two suspected bank robbers in Gary, Indiana, Friday afternoon, authorities said. According to the Lake…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths, 308 new cases; transmission rate falling
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,726, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingShortage of 911 dispatchers plaguing St. Louis metro, with hold times hanging in the balance
Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — A nationwide shortage of 911 dispatchers is…
Continue Reading‘Radiance Lost’ – High school grad publishes first novel
Click here for updates on this story DACULA, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post) — Although Dacula resident Richard Anthony…
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