Gov. Tina Kotek proclaims LGBTQ+ Pride Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek issued a proclamation Tuesday declaring the month of June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Oregon. “Pride…
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Bend Chamber announces Leadership Bend’s Class of 2024 graduates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber, in partnership with Taylor Northwest, is pleased to announce the Leadership Bend Class of 2024 graduates. A…
Continue ReadingDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over…
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Junior Forecaster: Fifth-grader Grace likes playing ‘Capture the Flag,’ and loves the weather
Grace helped out John Carroll on Wednesday with the forecast. She is a fifth-grade student and enjoys playing “Capture the Flag” at recess. She loves…
Continue ReadingAspects of US restrictions on asylum-seekers may violate international protections, UNHCR head says
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The head of the U.N. refugee agency says he understands that the Biden administration enacted new…
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Bend woman arrested in traffic stop, accused of trafficking fentanyl into area, released on bail; pills, powder seized
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend woman accused of transporting drugs into Deschutes County and trafficking fentanyl in the Bend area was arrested in a…
Continue ReadingTatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in…
Continue ReadingState Department begins beta testing online passport renewal program
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department on Wednesday began testing an updated online passport renewal program,…
Continue ReadingEl Senado de Argentina aprueba la Ley de Bases impulsada por Milei
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN Español) — El Senado de Argentina aprobó en la Ley de Bases y Puntos de Partida para la Libertad de los…
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While policies vary dramatically across the US, charter schools are most prevalent in these states
Study.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to explore the prominence of charter schools across the…
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The 5 biggest draft busts in NBA history
Sqore compiled a ranking of the five biggest draft busts in NBA history using Basketball Reference data, including win shares and…
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Top 10 most attractive U.S. cities for residents over 60
SmartAsset evaluated which U.S. cities and states had the highest number of people aged 60 and older moving in or out to determine what areas are…
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Working from home: Better or worse for mental health?
Way.com reports on remote and hybrid work schedules and how they affect workers’…
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Gillespie County's election worker costs more than double after switch to hand count
Votebeat reports on the hand counting of ballots in a Texas county and the controversy over its cost to…
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Understanding the psychology of money: A path to financial wellness
Wealth Enhancement looks at the psychology of money and explores how your thinking may be impacting your financial…
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Understanding seat belt tickets and their impact on car insurance rates
Cheap Insurance explains how seat belts save lives and also can save you money on car…
Continue ReadingWidespread outage hits Puerto Rico as customers demand ouster of private electric company
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A widespread power outage has hit Puerto Rico and left more than 340,000 customers without electricity after two of…
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Alleged Bend cocaine trafficker arrested after drug deal; raid on motel room, car turns up various drugs, cash, gun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 36-year-old Bend man was recently arrested on cocaine trafficking charges after he left a motel room. A subsequent raid on…
Continue Reading1,000 days have passed since the Taliban barred girls from secondary education, the UN says
By RAHIM FAIEZ Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — One thousand days have passed since girls in Afghanistan were banned from attending secondary…
Continue Reading5 takeaways from bombshell testimony in Bob Menendez’s corruption trial
By Gregory Krieg, Sabrina Souza and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — One month after Sen. Bob Menendez’s corruption trial began, and with weeks of…
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