In today’s news you probably already know, but will want to continue reading about… POLICE SHOOTING: Police in Ferguson, Mo., are refusing to release the name of the officer under investigation in the fatally shooting of an unarmed black teen, Michael Brown, on Saturday, citing concerns for his safety. Tensions are high in the town near […]
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What in the World: Porch Shooter Convicted, Economic Recovery Stalls, Drones Crashes at Yellowstone
GUNS: The 55-year-old Michigan man accused of shooting 19-year-old Renisha McBride in the face when she knocked on his door late at night seeking help after a car accident has been convicted of second-degree murder, among other charges. Theodore Wafer, who alternately claimed the shooting was self-defense and an accident, faces the possibility of life […]
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Got big feelings about the Bend UGB? Share them with this handy dandy survey!
The City of Bend is in the process of revising its Urban Growth Boundary plan and wants feedback from the community. If you can’t make it to public meetings to share your view, there’s a handy online survey just waiting for your big feelings. (Or small feelings—the city says you can spend two minute to […]
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What in the World: Tribal Politics, Abortion Access, and Tunnel Wars
POLITICS: Joe Pakootas (D) is the first tribal member to ever make a serious bid for Congress in Washington. He’s not expected to unseat five-term incumbent Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R), but his campaign—and story—is still noteworthy. (Al-Jazeera) ABORTION: A portion of an Alabama law that sought to require abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a […]
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Bend Firefighters Respond to Sweet Saigon Kitchen Fire
Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at Sweet Saigon (915 NW Wall St) at about 11:15 this morning. No word yet on damages, but the fire appeared to be completely under control within about 10 minutes. With fire danger levels at “extreme,” prompt responses like these help prevent smaller fires from burning out […]
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What in the World: Cease Fire, Ebola, Bad Spies, and Facebook Problems
ISRAEL-HAMAS: A 72-hour cease fire between Israeli forces and Hamas reportedly failed within about 90 minutes, following an Israeli attack in Gaza and the subsequent capture of an Israeli soldier. Each side claims the other was the first to violate the cease fire and that they were only defending themselves. (CNN) EBOLA: The U.S. State […]
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District 54 Candidates Knute Buehler and Craig Wilhelm Face Off Tuesday in Bend Chamber Debate
One way or another, voters will be getting a new representative for House District 54. Rep. Jason Conger (R), who currently fills that seat, will be returning to his law practice following his defeat to Monica Wehby in the Oregon Senate primary election. District 54 candidates Republican Knute Buehler and Democrat Craig Wilhelm will debate […]
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What in the World: Presidential Lawsuit, Hunger Games Soundtrack, and a Local Robbery
LAWSUIT: The U.S. House of Representatives is moving forward with a lawsuit against President Barack Obama for delaying certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act. House Speaker John Boehner has argued that the President’s use of executive orders violates the separation of powers. Five Republicans opposed the otherwise party line vote of 225-201. (CNN) HUNGER […]
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Eye Witness Account: SWILL Beer Explosion!
While some of you haters may say that I had it coming—what, for liking 10 Barrel’s Swill beer and all, a not terribly popular “radler” that is essentially a grapefruit juice watered-down summer drink. But here’s the rub: I love the “beer.” It is lighter and I can drink more in one sitting. I’d even […]
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What in the World: Ebola, Gaza and Debt
EBOLA: At least 456 people in Africa have died in what is being called the “deadliest Ebola outbreak in history.” Americans are paying attention now that a U.S. citizen, Patrick Sawyer, has died from the contagious disease following a trip to Liberia. Sawyer, who died in Nigeria, was the first documented case outside of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra […]