By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators representing organized labor marched in South Korea’s capital on Saturday to denounce government attempts to force thousands of striking truckers back to work after they walked out in a dispute over the price of freight. There were no immediate reports of injuries
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After three days of testimony, a Jefferson County judge on Thursday convicted a Madras woman and her adult son on several counts of physically abusing two foster children, a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy placed in their care, District Attorney Steven Leriche said.
Continue ReadingCNN, WATE By Zoe Sottile, CNN If you’ve seen the astonishing trailer for “Cocaine Bear” making the rounds on Twitter, you might have questions about the film’s claim that it is “inspired by true events.” But the story is indeed based on the true story of a bear who overdosed on cocaine in the 1980s.
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN If you’ve seen the astonishing trailer for “Cocaine Bear” making the rounds on Twitter, you might have questions about the film’s claim that it is “inspired by true events.” But the story is indeed based on the true story of a bear who overdosed on cocaine in the 1980s. The film,
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah’s Kyle Whittingham doesn’t care what conversation he’s involved in when it comes to the chatter of today’s top college football coaches. But after his Utes dismantled College Football Playoff-hopeful USC 47-24 in Friday’s Pac 12 championship, it may be time to place his name alongside
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Oregon Housing and Community Services on Friday released a report to provide an update on what the agency calls significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing plan, “Breaking New Ground.”
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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 efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jahmir Young scored 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer with 14.3 seconds remaining that helped No. 22 Maryland stay undefeated with a 71-66 victory over No. 16 Illinois on Friday night. Maryland is off to a sparkling 8-0 start under new coach Kevin Willard,
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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 they did at Thanksgiving, and is leading Saturday’s Bend Christmas Parade.
Continue ReadingBy 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 to make a choice: go to the dentist to get a cavity in his molar filled or attend a party for his son’s 7th birthday. He chose his
Continue ReadingBy 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 to make a choice: go to the dentist to get a cavity in his molar filled or attend a party for his son’s 7th birthday. He chose his
Continue ReadingBy 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 stay on a psychiatric ward, Eric was finally getting his first testosterone shot. Eric is a 23-year-old transgender man from Ukraine. Assigned female at birth, he says starting hormone
Continue ReadingBy 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 take some pressure off Stephen Curry, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Chicago Bulls 119-111. Zach LaVine’s 3-pointer with 2:27 to play got Chicago within 110-109 before Draymond
Continue ReadingBy DAKE KANG and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) — The mourners in Shanghai lit candles and placed flowers. Someone scrawled “Urumqi, 11.24, Rest in Peace” in red on cardboard — referring to the deadly apartment fire in China’s western city of Urumqi that sparked anger over perceptions the country’s strict COVID-19 measures played
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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 has two hamsters who need homes.
Continue ReadingSIOUX 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 points to rally past No. 14 Gonzaga 64-63 Friday night. Gonzaga’s Rasir Bolton missed a wild, driving layup try at the buzzer. Two seasons ago, Baylor
Continue ReadingBy 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 the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.Rookie center Walker Kessler scored a career-high 20 points on 7-of-7 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds for Utah. Jordan Clarkson had 19
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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 Community Christmas Tree. See you at Saturday’s Bend Christmas Parade!
Continue ReadingBy Tricia Escobedo, CNN Gary Strieker had every reason to be a pessimist. People dying of hunger, brutal killings and many other horrific events that he covered as an international reporter unfolded right before his eyes. Yet Strieker never lost his optimistic spirit or his passion to shed light on critically important but often underreported
Continue ReadingCLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 28 points and eight rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points and four blocks — one in the closing minute — and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-109 on Friday night. Dillon Brooks finished with 17 points to help Memphis win for
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