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Deep Thoughts: From pollen to peanuts, why some suffer with seasonal allergies
Don’t you just love the spring. The weather is warming, the birds are chirping, and all the plants are awakening from their winter slumber and delighting us with colorful blossoms that just – kachoo! Sorry. Allergies. Strange isn’t it how certain things will set some people off and leave others blissfully unaffected? How can it be that something as seemingly harmless as pollen could trigger such a reaction that many of us can’t tell it apart from the onset of a nasty virus? Meanwhile, others...
When minutes matter: May is stroke awareness month
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. According to the American Stroke Association, it is the fifth leading cause of death. One in four people over 25 years of age will experience a stroke. May is stroke awareness month, and awareness is imperative for stroke survivors and families alike. ...
Deep Thoughts: From pollen to peanuts, why some suffer with seasonal allergies
Don’t you just love the spring. The weather is warming, the birds are chirping, and all the plants are awakening from their winter slumber and delighting us with colorful blossoms that just – kachoo! Sorry. Allergies. Strange isn’t it how certain things will set some people off and leave others blissfully unaffected? How can it be that something as seemingly harmless as pollen could trigger such a reaction that many of us can’t tell it apart from the onset of a nasty virus? Meanwhile, others...
Grant awarded to fund new fall event in Prineville
A new fall event in Prineville will benefit from a recent grant from a regional organization committed to improving tourism. Visit Central Oregon has announced that 15 recipients will be awarded a total of $450,000 in grant money as part of the Central Oregon Future Fund. One of the recipients is Explore Prineville – High Desert Moonfest, which received $28,725. The Moonfest is a Harvest to Heritage celebration that is set for late October. It will celebrate an end to the farming season that has...
Our TV picks for Friday, April 26: Her Study of a Killer, BMF, Fire Country
Her Study of a Killer LIFEP 8 p.m. This 2023 thriller joins Ellie (Natasha Wilson) as she prepares to attend her 15-year high school reunion, where the death of a well-liked teacher (Maralyn Facey) begins a series of events that threatens Ellie’s safety and future. BMF ...
Our TV picks for Friday, April 26: Her Study of a Killer, We’re Here
Her Study of a Killer LIFEP 8 p.m. This 2023 thriller joins Ellie (Natasha Wilson) as she prepares to attend her 15-year high school reunion, where the death of a well-liked teacher (Maralyn Facey) begins a series of events that threatens Ellie’s safety and future. We’re Here HBO 9 p.m. When life is a drag, you need a lot more drag. In this season premiere, drag queens Priyanka, Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale head to small town America to foster tolerance, training residents how to dazzle in one-night performances.
Culver man sentenced in federal drug bust
A Central Oregon drug trafficker who conspired with others to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine to Madras and Redmond, Oregon, and surrounding areas, was sentenced to federal prison today. Israel Sarabia, 30, of Culver, Oregon, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. According to court documents, as part of a joint drug trafficking investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Central Oregon...
Prineville man convicted of torturing monkeys gets four-year prison sentence
A Prineville man was recently sentenced to four years in federal prison today for his role in a conspiracy to torture, mutilate and murder monkeys. David Christopher Noble, 48, produced and distributed videos of the acts in exchange for money raised by an online animal abuse group. In addition to his prison sentence, he was sentenced to three years of supervised release. “The victims in this case cannot speak for...
Supreme Court justices appear split over Idaho case regarding abortion care during emergencies
U.S. Supreme Court justices spent two hours Wednesday, April 24, debating whether a federal law about emergency treatment encompasses abortion care even in states with strict abortion bans, with no clear indication of how they may ultimately rule. A decision could come as soon as the end of June to decide whether Idaho’s near-total abortion ban means doctors who might need to terminate a pregnancy during a health emergency would be protected from prosecution under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA, a...
Six tips to prevent home electrical fires
A person’s home should be a safe haven. Too often, however, there may be dangers lurking in a home that can compromise the safety of residents. Electrical fires are no joke. The Hartford insurance company says electrical failure or malfunctions account for almost 34,000 home fires per year. The National Fire Protection Association says they can contribute to 440 deaths and $1.3 billion in direct property damage annually. Older homes...
Ballots are going out soon: What will Crook County voters see?
Crook County ballots for the May 2024 election will get mailed out May 1 and Republican and Democratic voters alike will have much to decide. Oregon holds closed primary elections, so registered Republican voters will only see Republican party candidates on their ballots and Democrats will only see candidates for their party on the ballot. Nonpartisan offices will appear on all Crook County ballots. Three Crook County offices will appear...
Enter our Home & Garden Giveaway for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize—and more from local businesses!
Your Oregon News is hosting a Home & Garden Giveaway for our readers! Enter for a chance to win a $5,000 national grand prize for your home and garden, or a chance at five $500 gift card prizes — as well as more prizes from local businesses — from now through midnight on Tuesday, May 21. Five lucky readers will receive local prizes of $500 each from Your Oregon News,...
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley: Netanyahu’s war campaign at odds with American values
Editor’s note: U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement regarding his position on the U.S. Senate’s national security supplemental funding bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday, April 23. President Biden signed the bill Wednesday morning. The bill includes a wide array of initiatives, including support for Ukraine, Taiwan and Palestinians within the Gaza strip, changes to the ownership of TikTok and the importation of fentanyl and precursor drugs, and offensive weaponry to Israel. The piece was written before Tuesday’s Senate vote. This...
Oregon senators split on aid to Israel
Month after month, year after year, Oregon’s two U.S. senators often vote in lockstep. The senior senator, Ron Wyden, and junior senator, Jeff Merkley, are liberal Portland Democrats who see much of the world through the same lenses. Then came Tuesday, April 23, and a $95 billion foreign aid bill that offers a pastiche of long-delayed goals: Aid to Ukraine and Taiwan; banning or modifying ownership of TikTok; addressing the importation of fentanyl and precursor drugs; $9 billion in humanitarian aid for those in the...
HORSES on the Ranch benefits from St. Charles grants
St. Charles Health System recently announced the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $190,000 to 35 local organizations in Central Oregon. HORSES on the Ranch was one of the organization selected and it will use the funding to engage diverse youth populations with therapeutic experiences on the ranch in Crook County. The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, to support local diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’ Priority Grant to increase a sense “Our Community Benefit team is thrilled to provide funding for these organizations to create opportunities for welcoming and belonging in Central Oregon,” said Carlos Salcedo, Community Benefit manager for St. Charles. “Our hope is that through these ongoing partnerships, we will see more Central Oregonians feel connected to their communities and reduce isolation and loneliness.”
Youth Conservation Corps now hiring 16-to-18-year-olds
Long summer days are ahead, and Heart of Oregon Corps’ Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC) program has summer jobs for young people. The organization boasts that this is a great opportunity for youth age 16 to 18 to gain job skills and learn more about natural resources while improving public lands and reducing the threat of wildfires in our community. Sixty-five local youth will be selected for the competitive...
BACK IN TIME - 1999: Two boys rescued after trying raft in Ochoco Creek
110 years ago May 7, 1914 Charles Kimme, the Paulina stage driver, met with a serious accident last Thursday on the way out. While going between Paul Held's place and Grant Mays, the wagon tongue broke and this so frightened the horses that they became unmanageable. After going some distance, they ran into a juniper...
Our TV picks for Thursday, April 25: 2024 NFL Draft, The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes, So Help Me Todd
2024 NFL Draft KATU 5 p.m. The future stars of the NFL find out where they’ll be playing in this 89th annual event from Detroit. The Chicago Bears get the first pick, followed by Washington and New England. USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be the number one pick. The First 48 Presents Critical...
COLUMN | Milkweed + Honey: Don't let your garden be the neighborhood cat toilet
Some people love babies. Some people love dinosaurs. I was born a cat person. This was tragic, as my older brother “had a cat allergy.” For many years, I had to be content playing with my plush toys and ceramic figurines or befriending other people’s pets. My Aunt Penny’s calico Columbine was a favorite (she was named after the flower before 1999), as well as my friend Vanessa’s skittish Sissy. Still, I longed for a cat of my own. ...
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