Thousands protest in South Korea in support of truckers
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators representing organized labor marched in South Korea’s…
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Madras woman, son convicted of physically abusing two foster children in their care
After three days of testimony, a Jefferson County judge on Thursday convicted a Madras woman and her adult son on several counts of physically…
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Yes, the viral ‘Cocaine Bear’ movie is based on a true story (kinda)
CNN, WATE By Zoe Sottile, CNN If you’ve seen the astonishing trailer for “Cocaine Bear” making the rounds on Twitter, you might…
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN If you’ve seen the astonishing trailer for “Cocaine Bear” making the rounds on Twitter, you might have…
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Whittingham’s legacy grows with second straight Pac-12 title
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah’s Kyle Whittingham doesn’t care what conversation he’s involved in when it comes…
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Oregon Housing and Community Services issues ‘midway report’ on Statewide Housing Plan progress
Oregon Housing and Community Services on Friday released a report to provide an update on what the agency calls significant progress in meeting the…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Dec. 2-9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Dec. 2-9. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and…
Continue Reading No. 22 Maryland tops No. 16 Illinois 71-66 to stay unbeaten
By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahmir Young scored 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 14.3 seconds remaining…
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Central Oregon veteran motorcyclists give back with gift cards to those in need
The Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association’s High Desert Eagles chapter is giving another $3,000 in gift cards to veterans in need for Christmas, as…
Continue Reading Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had…
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Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When BNSF railroad conductor Justin Schaaf needed to take time off from work this summer, he had…
Continue Reading ‘I wanted to resume my transition at all costs.’ Trans Ukrainians uprooted by war struggle to continue treatment
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN The best day of Eric’s life came just days before the worst. After years of waiting, dozens of tests and a two-week…
Continue Reading Poole scores 30 points with seven 3s off bench, Warriors win
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole came off the bench to score 30 points with a season-high seven 3-pointers to…
Continue Reading At Shanghai vigil, bold shout for change preceded crackdown
By DAKE KANG and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) — The mourners in Shanghai lit candles and placed flowers. Someone scrawled “Urumqi,…
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Pet Pals: Meet Sleepy, one of two hamsters who need a home
This week on Pet Pals, Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings us a hamster named Sleepy for a visit. The Bend shelter currently…
Continue Reading No. 6 Baylor rallies past No. 14 Zags in 2021 title rematch
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — In a rematch of the 2021 national championship game, Adam Flagler hit a pair of 3s as No. 6 Baylor scored the final eight…
Continue Reading Markkanen, Kessler help Jazz overwhelm Pacers 139-119
By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 139-119 victory over…
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Santa counts down lighting of Bend Community Christmas Tree
A crowd gathered on a cold Friday night as NewsChannel 21 meteorologists Katie Zuniga and Bob Shaw helped Santa count down lighting of the Bend…
Continue Reading ‘A remarkable storyteller’: Remembering Gary Strieker, who helped establish CNN’s presence in Africa
By Tricia Escobedo, CNN Gary Strieker had every reason to be a pessimist. People dying of hunger, brutal killings and many other horrific events that…
Continue Reading Morant, Jackson lead Grizzlies past 76ers, 117-109
CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 28 points and eight rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points and four blocks…
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