What’s behind Biden’s snub of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
In a region where respect, or the lack of it, is as powerful as a physical punch, President Joe Biden’s press secretary just landed a sharp jab…
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Burmese actress goes into hiding as celebrities opposing Myanmar coup added to arrest list
Since “day one” of the military coup, Burmese actress Paing Phyo Thu — one of the country’s highest-paid stars — says…
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Bend church holds drive-thru Ash Wednesday event
First Presbyterian Church in Bend held a drive-thru Ash Wednesday event to provide social…
Continue ReadingJapan’s ruling party faces sexism backlash as it invites women to look but not talk at key meetings
A week after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief resigned in the wake of making sexist comments, another male octogenarian leader in Japan has attracted…
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Winter storms threaten to blanket the East Coast in ice after turning fatal for Southerners trying to keep warm
Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms — and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…
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Bend councilors get Parkway update, OK funding for three affordable housing projects
Bend city councilors Wednesday night received an update on Bend Parkway improvement plans and heard public concerns over homeless camp sweeps, also…
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Winter storms hold deadly grip in states struggling to recover as icy threat heads toward East Coast
Dozens of people across the United States have died from a spate of winter storms– and now the weather is threatening to pummel the…
Continue ReadingAstraZeneca’s vaccine contract with the UK is based on ‘best efforts,’ just like its deal with a frustrated EU
AstraZeneca’s contract to supply the UK with 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses commits it to making “best reasonable efforts,” the…
Continue ReadingHere’s why publishers, lawmakers, and tech execs are all monitoring Facebook’s Australian blockade
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The eyes of the news…
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Supply grows, but demand soars: Some Bend homes sell for $100K over asking price
No matter where you are in Bend, you will likely see construction of new homes — and yet, a supply vs. demand squeeze has prices soaring to record…
Continue ReadingCDC’s Covid-19 school guidance leaves some reassured, others confused
The scene sits at the core of tense debate across America. In the city of Atlanta’s public schools, masks cover the faces of children and…
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May bond measure would replace crowded Sisters Elementary School
Sisters Elementary School has become so crowded that hallways and old storage closets have become makeshift work spaces for students.…
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C.O. cross-country HS athletes must wear masks, among other changes
It’s going to be an unprecedented experience, during a time when that’s become the norm. Cross-country is already one of the most enduring high…
Continue ReadingRalph Nader Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of consumer advocate and former candidate for president Ralph Nader. Personal Birth date: February 27, 1934 Birth…
Continue ReadingA comedian handed out $13,000 to hospitality workers at a New York bar
A New York City waitstaff received a surprise gift last week after a comedian handed out thousands of dollars raised by her online fans. Robyn Schall…
Continue ReadingAfter 68 years in prison, America’s oldest juvenile lifer was released
Joe Ligon, believed to be the oldest and longest-serving juvenile lifer in the United States, has been released from a Pennsylvania prison after…
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Black History Month spotlight: Black Voices in Bend, Pt. 2
As we celebrate Black History Month, NewsChannel 21 is recognizing and honoring Black figures in our community who are making a difference in the…
Continue ReadingJames ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s former rogue FBI informant handler John Connolly granted conditional medical release from prison
The former rogue FBI informant handler for mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger will be released from a Florida prison on a conditional medical…
Continue ReadingA woman struggles to use portable oxygen tank. A family sleeps in a car to keep warm. These are the stories of the Texas storm
As winter storms and freezing temperatures continue to wreak havoc across Texas, many are having to fight for survival. Millions in the state remain…
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