US raises concerns about cozying relations between Russia and North Korea
By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — North Korea watchers in Washington have fixated recently on Pyongyang’s abrupt destruction last month of…
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Patrick Mahomes won’t take consecutive Super Bowl titles for ‘granted’ as Kansas City Chiefs QB eyes ‘legendary’ three-peat
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Just a day after Patrick Mahomes lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy aloft for the second time in as many years,…
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NE Madras report of despondent man who fired shots in home prompts evacuations, ‘shelter in place’ alert, ends quietly
A welfare check on a despondent man who a caller said hurt himself and fired shots in a northeast Madras home Monday evening prompted the call-out of…
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Cutest Couple Photo Contest: Precious love
We begin the week of Valentine’s Day with another great set of photos of Central Oregon’s cutest couples. See many more and share yours at our…
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Millennials own less than half the real estate wealth of boomers—can they catch up?
Creditnews dives into how, with little to no equity under their belt and facing near-historic interest rates, Millennials and Gen Z have struggled to…
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An insider's guide to New York dining: Lyft rideshare data reveals where locals love to eat
Lyft uses its own rideshare data to help you identify the places to eat in New York City beloved by New Yorkers…
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Dating in Canada: The 3-date rule and 3 ideas for a budget-conscious good time
Money.ca digs into dating Canadian-style to reinforce the 3-date rule, along with three ideas for a budget-conscious good…
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'A bunch of dead robots': How freezing temps turned Tesla charging stations into EV graveyards
In the wake of several reports of electric vehicles not functioning or charging properly in cold weather, Way.com looks into what underlies Tesla’s…
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24 of the most anticipated movies coming in 2024
From the “Mean Girls” musical to the “Nosferatu” remake, Casino Bonus CA highlighted 24 films audiences are most looking forward to in…
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When is it legal to use AI to record online calls?
Text-to-speech transcription software is booming, but its use can be legally fraught. Verbit looked at data on the legality of recording…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl was the most-watched program ever in the US, averaging 123.7 million viewers
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched program in U.S. television history. According to…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center expands to offer daytime, 24/7/365 services
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries, a nonprofit organization committed to providing shelter services, long-term recovery programs…
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ODFW seeks new Oregon Hatchery Research Center board member
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a new member to represent wild fish advocates on the Oregon Hatchery…
Continue ReadingElderly Alaska man is first reported person to die of recently discovered Alaskapox virus
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska state health officials say an elderly man has died from Alaskapox. It’s the first known fatality from the…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers ‘Will You Be Mine?”$14 adoptions all week, Valentine’s Day treats, Kissing Booth
To ensure that your day is filled with a smooch from a pooch or a purr of contentment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reducing the adoption…
Continue ReadingSuper Bowl LVIII sets record with a staggering 123.4 million viewers, American TV’s biggest audience since moon landing
By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Super Bowl LVIII was the most-watched American television broadcast in a generation. Sunday’s overtime…
Continue ReadingSmall plane lands safely near Buffalo after rear door falls off mid-flight
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a small plane with two people aboard landed safely at Buffalo Niagara International Airport after its rear door…
Continue ReadingThe world’s largest single day election is underway. Young voters will be decisive
By Kathleen Magramo and Heather Chen, CNN (CNN) — Polls opened in the vast country of Indonesia on Wednesday with more than 200 million voters…
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Rain and snow will hit the High Desert by late Tuesday evening
Monday night, expect mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures. In fact, we’ll get down to below freezing Monday evening. Those cumulus…
Continue ReadingWhat’s at stake in Indonesia, which is choosing a president and some 20,000 other office holders
By NINIEK KARMINI Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has opened polling stations where nearly 205 million eligible voters will…
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