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Classroom aide speaks after Bend school shooting
World
— 2d
Miah Hergert, an educational assistant who was in a classroom during the Oct. 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, issued her first public message expressing grief for those killed, gratitude to the people who intervened, and appreciation for the community’s support. She said the shooting changed her life and that she hopes the school community can find a way forward together.
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Silver Rail Elementary Readies Nov. 12 Return After October Shooting
Health
— Nov 2, 2026
Silver Rail Elementary in Bend plans to reopen Nov. 12, nearly a month after a shooting killed three students and a teacher. The district expects repairs to finish by Nov. 9 and will provide added campus security and mental health support as students return.
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Man tells 911 he will kill Oregon school shooter before intervening
World
— Nov 3, 2026
Kaylub Giamanco told 911 "I'm about to go kill this kid" before entering Silver Rail Elementary and fatally shooting the 16-year-old who killed a teacher and three students.
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Bomb threats prompt evacuations at polling sites in Ohio, Michigan
Politics
— Nov 3, 2026
Bomb threats on Nov. 3, 2026, evacuated Election Day polling sites at Beverly Elementary in Toledo, Ohio, and Carlson High in Gibraltar, Michigan; K-9 searches found no explosives and voting resumed.
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Marcus Bell
Whoever made those threats should face serious charges for disrupting election day.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 7h
Bend Teacher Who Fought Shooter Speaks Out
World
— Oct 30, 2026
Cassidy Schutz threw her cellphone at a 16-year-old gunman, tackled him and fought for his gun at Silver Rail Elementary; a parent then fatally shot the attacker.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Four Adults Hospitalized After Lightning Strike Near School
Weather
— Oct 30, 2026
Four adults were hospitalized after lightning near El Mirage Elementary’s bus drop-off; all were conscious, and a fire captain said none were directly struck.
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Elena Vasquez
Glad no kids were hurt but those adults need to watch the weather better around schools.
Southeast fairs offer carnival rides and craft vendors this November
Lifestyle
— 5d
Several community fairs and festivals are underway this November: Fort Myers’ Fair at Fenway South offers rides, food, family attractions and free live entertainment on weekends through Nov. 22, while elementary-school carnivals in North Escambia and the Columbia County Fall Fair are also opening. Fayetteville’s 59th annual Holly Day Fair, a holiday shopping event with about 150 vendors, runs Nov. 5–8.
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Les Schwab pledges $100,000 for Bend school recovery
Business
— Oct 27, 2026
Les Schwab Tires launched a charitable foundation with a $100,000 commitment to help Bend recover from the fatal Silver Rail Elementary School shooting. The funds are allocated to Silver Rail Elementary and its parent-teacher organization, the broader Bend-La Pine school district, and emerging community needs through the Oregon Community Foundation; the foundation will also support employees and communities during crises.
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Organizations Break Ground on Youth, Community Projects
Lifestyle
— Nov 3, 2026
Groundbreaking projects are expanding community and educational facilities across several states, including specialized early-learning services for deaf and hard-of-hearing children in Nebraska, Boys & Girls Club amenities in West Virginia and Kentucky, and a community resource center in Texas. Oregon’s Danebo Elementary is also undergoing an expansion, with completion expected in spring 2027.
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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Nearly 200 Bellingham Students Protest School Closures
Politics
— Nov 3, 2026
Bellingham students and families are protesting the proposed closures of Carl Cozier and Columbia elementary schools, along with calls to remove Superintendent Greg Baker and reduce administrative salaries. The district says the closures would address declining enrollment and budget pressures, while opponents say the process lacked transparency and betrayed earlier promises; the school board is expected to decide later this month.
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Louisiana Parish Election Results Include Runoffs
Politics
— Nov 3, 2026
Louisiana voters in St. Tammany, Plaquemines, St. John the Baptist and Orleans parishes decided local races on Nov. 3, including a St. Tammany sheriff’s contest to replace Randy Smith, along with school board, parish, judicial and other local seats. The St. Tammany school board elections came amid scrutiny over former Lyon Elementary principals’ guilty pleas for failing to report child abuse.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Four People Remembered in Obituary Notices
Good News
— Nov 2, 2026
The articles report the deaths of Marilyn Lee Marrs Smith, a longtime Texas elementary-school teacher; Charlie Hunt, a Kentucky-born pastor and longtime family man; Phyllis L. Turner, a 102-year-old educator and Christian volunteer; and Lana Maria Smith, a Marine Corps veteran and devoted mother. They remember lives centered on family, service, faith, and community.
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Bend mayor announces vigil after Oregon elementary school shooting
Oregon
— Oct 15, 2026
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler announced a vigil after the Silver Rail Elementary shooting. Fox Business cites five dead; NBC cites four, including three children.
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16-Year-Old Gunman Killed After Shooting at Oregon Elementary School
Andrew Powell
— Oct 16, 2026
Three children and an adult were killed Thursday in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, after a community member with a firearm confronted and fatally shot… — by Andrew Powell
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 7h
Shooter Kills Four at Oregon Elementary School Before Being Shot Dead by Community Member
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— Oct 16, 2026
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How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Teen Gunman Kills Three Students and Teacher at Oregon Elementary
Bend, Oregon
— Oct 16, 2026
A 16-year-old killed three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon; a community member pursued him inside and shot him dead.
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SUV Collision Kills Woman, Injures Child in Sacramento
Auto
— Oct 26, 2026
A woman was killed and a young child was lightly injured after an SUV struck them near Las Palmas Elementary School in Sacramento on Sunday afternoon. The driver remained at the scene, and police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
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Charlottesville Police Seek Help Identifying School-Area Person
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
Charlottesville police are seeking help identifying someone reportedly acting erratically and following children near Summit Elementary School; they say there is no indication a crime occurred and want to speak with the person. Police urged the public not to approach the individual and said officers would increase patrols near the school as a precaution.
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Dutch Bros raises $160K for shooting-hit Silver Rail
Business
— Oct 29, 2026
More than 130 Dutch Bros locations across Oregon raised over $160,000 for Silver Rail Elementary’s PTO by donating $1 per drink sold during a statewide fundraiser. All proceeds will support students, staff and families affected by the school shooting, with funds staying in the community for relief, programs and school resources.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
House Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.
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Four Killed in Oregon Elementary School Shooting
Bend, Oregon
— Oct 16, 2026
A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, before an armed community member fatally shot him. His mother apologized to the victims’ families and said she remembered him as a “good boy”; authorities have not announced a motive or explained how he obtained the shotgun.
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Educators, Schools Earn Honors Across US
Lifestyle
— Oct 27, 2026
Schools and educators earned recognition for teaching excellence and innovation: Lakeville Elementary was named an Apple Distinguished School for balancing digital and traditional learning, while teachers in Nebraska, Wyoming and Alabama received awards for their impact on students. A Minnesota State University professor also won a Golden Apple Award.
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Bend school shooting kills four as parties split on security steps
Politics
— Oct 27, 2026
After a teen gunman killed three children and a teacher at a Bend elementary school, Oregon Democrats said they were focused on supporting the community before discussing policy. Republicans criticized Democrats for not passing school-security measures, including proposals for metal detectors and school officers.
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Bend Students Walk Out After Shooting to Demand Safer Schools
Politics
— Oct 26, 2026
Hundreds of Bend-area students walked out of school and rallied downtown against gun violence after an Oct. 15 shooting at Silver Rail Elementary killed a teacher and three students. Students honored victims and called for safer schools and action to prevent future shootings.
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Nappanee and Hartford Schools Honor Students for Respect and Effort
Oakland Unified School District
— Oct 15, 2026
Schools recognized students for positive character, effort, leadership and enthusiasm for learning. Central Middle School honored Leo Cespedes and Kylie Amend, Rossman Elementary named Isabella Godsey and Kimberlyn Otte, and Lincoln Elementary recognized Arya Phillips and Liam Schwabenlander; another report praised Jeriko for encouraging and supporting classmates.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 8h
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