5 things to know for Jan. 5: Capitol riot, pandemic, Congress, Haiti, Virginia snow
CNN By AJ Willingham, CNN It’s not your imagination — people really are quitting their jobs by the boatload. A record 4.5 million…
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Arizona siblings lose both parents to Covid-19 in less than 48 hours
CNN By David Williams, CNN Bob and Sue Walker were inseparable during more than 44 years of marriage and called each other “mate” and…
Continue ReadingAmtrak passengers endured a 30-hour delay in Virginia after fallen trees blocked the track during winter storm
WGCL, SEAN THORNTON, FACEBOOK, CNN By Joe Sutton and Amy Simonson, CNN Amtrak passengers traveling through Virginia were delayed for about 30 hours…
Continue Reading‘Real-life Lassie’: Dog leads New Hampshire police to her injured owner following crash
WPTZ, NHSP, LEBANON POLICE DEPARTMENT, CNN By Amy Simonson, CNN A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley earned some extra treats Monday night after leading…
Continue ReadingUS charges Colombian man with conspiracy to kill Haiti’s President
CNN By Matt Rivers, Jamie Crawford, Florencia Trucco and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN The United States has arrested a Colombian man for his alleged…
Continue ReadingChicago students to miss a second day of classes as teachers remain at home
CNN, POOL, WBBM, POOL/WBBM By Omar Jimenez, Holly Yan and Theresa Waldrop, CNN With still no agreement between school system administrators and…
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Deschutes County COVID-19 case rate leads state
A Deschutes County health official sees a positive side to the county leading the state in COVID-19 case rates per 100,000 people in recent days –…
Continue ReadingWalmart doubles down on delivering groceries straight into your fridge
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Walmart is expanding its push to deliver groceries straight into customers’ kitchen…
Continue ReadingFact check: Five enduring lies about the Capitol insurrection
CNN By Daniel Dale and Marshall Cohen, CNN The Capitol insurrection was based on a lie about the 2020 election. And for a whole year now, the…
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River freezes over in some areas in downtown Bend – but beware thin ice
The cold weather has led to the Deschutes River (Mirror Pond) freezing over in some areas in downtown Bend, but it’s not safe to skate, walk or…
Continue ReadingSmartphones, laptops and oddball gadgets: CES 2022 showcases tech’s latest innovations
CNN, CTA, SAMSUNG, GM, CHEVY By Samantha Murphy Kelly and Clare Duffy, CNN Business CES, one of the world’s biggest tech trade shows, kicks off…
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Feeling stressed? Build a snowman
That’s what some Bend medical workers at the Summit East drive-thru COVID-19 testing site…
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C. Oregon local responder urges public to join in Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Local responder At:project and partners are using this opportunity to remind the Central Oregon…
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Oregon road closures linger after heavy, wet snow
The wet, heavy snow that fell over much of Oregon, especially higher elevations, means lingering road closures, including major routes like Highways…
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C.O. residents share dog safety concerns near hiking trails
The shooting death of a dog in the Cline Butte Recreation Area New Year’s Eve sparked many concerns about dog safety when the Richardson family’s …
Continue ReadingState trooper dies after he was accidentally hit by his brother’s car during a traffic stop
CNN, WSOC By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN A North Carolina State trooper and a driver were killed during a traffic stop when the trooper’s brother,…
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Three Redmond residents killed in SUV-truck crash on icy Hwy. 97 near Crooked River Bridge
Three Redmond residents were killed Monday night when a pickup truck driver lost control while passing on icy Highway 97 north of Terrebonne and it…
Continue ReadingDr. Leana Wen explains the latest risks Omicron poses to families and children
CNN, TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, FAMILY PHOTOS By Katia Hetter, CNN The United States is facing an unprecedented surge of Covid-19 infections,…
Continue ReadingThousands allowed to disembark cruise ship after testing amid Hong Kong Covid scare
CNN Francesca Street and Teele Rebane, CNN More than 3,000 passengers and crew members were held on a major cruise liner in Hong Kong on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingUptick in violent rhetoric ahead of January 6 Capitol attack anniversary, but no specific plot
CNN, POOL, THE WASHINGTON POST, AQUILINO GONELL, JON FARINA, STATUS COUP, YOUTUBE, BRENDAN GUTENSCHWAGER, JOHN HARRINGTON, CHRISTOPHER CHERN, JON…
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