Monthly Archives: March 2023

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Transgender health care is now protected in Minnesota

Andy445/Getty Images (ST. PAUL, Minn.) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order protecting and supporting access to gender-affirming health care for LGBTQ people in the state on Wednesday. The move comes amid Republican-backed efforts across the country Read More

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Scammers Love Gift Cards

It’s National Slam the Scam Day today, and fraud experts are advising people to keep their eyes open. Carmel Perez Snyder, director of community outreach and local advocacy for AARP Oregon, said scammers will pretend to be from trusted entities like the IRS or Read More

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Man With Warrants Caught Hiding In Shed

A Bend man that was wanted by police on multiple warrants was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop. At approximately 5:21 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, Bend Police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of NW Jefferson Place and NW Delaware Avenue. Officers made Read More