Latinx Heritage Month at COCC features Latin music lecture, Mayan glyph workshop
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Latinx Heritage Month at Central Oregon Community College will feature a glyph-writing workshop (Oct. 22) and a Latin music…
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Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading seeks Central Oregon volunteers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Reading is an essential skill for kids, helping them start and stay on a path to success in school and beyond. Since 1992,…
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India-controlled Kashmir votes in the second phase of polls to elect local government
Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir have voted in the second phase of a staggered election for a local…
Continue Reading 12 Singaporean military personnel injured when 2 armored vehicles collide in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Twelve Singaporean military personnel have been injured in a collision between two armored vehicles during training in…
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Deschutes County Community Justice officer named Juvenile Justice Professional of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Community Justice Officer Andrea Abramson has been selected as the 2024 Juvenile Justice Professional of the…
Continue Reading Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood and intensified the heavy rains that led to devastating…
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2024 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest is down to 8 finalists – 2 are from Bend – and you can vote
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first round of voting in the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Monday, narrowing the list of finalists to…
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Bend’s Think Wild offers some options to protect migrating birds from window strikes
Bend nonprofit Think Wild offers some suggestions to reduce the risk of birds hitting your windows as peak migration season…
Continue Reading Hong Kong editors who face prison in sedition case told court about journalistic ideals
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Two former top editors of Hong Kong’s defunct online media Stand News will learn their sentences Thursday after…
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Which state was just ranked the #1 best place to retire? Hint—it's not Florida
Benzinga breaks down the best and worst places to retire in…
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76% of teachers say strict cell phone bans boost student engagement: A closer look at classroom policies
Study.com shares insights from a survey of 1,000 educators surrounding the cell phone ban and its effects on student…
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Corporate Transparency Act deadline looms: It's OK for small businesses to ask for help
LegalZoom surveyed more than 200 small business owners to understand their hesitations and obstacles in complying with the Corporate Transparency…
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Here are the latest research and treatment updates on the autoimmune disease Hashimoto's
Guava Health shares insights from new research about Hashimoto’s and related thyroid…
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Autonomous vehicles: How safe are they?
Way.com delves into the data on autonomous vehicle testing growth and analyzes the current state of AV safety in…
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How to apply for and get a business credit card in 3 easy steps
Ramp explains how to apply for a business credit card as a small business owner or emerging…
Continue Reading US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren’t happy
MEXICO CITY (AP) — California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican…
Continue Reading Ukraine’s president calls for unspecified global ‘action’ to force Russia into peace
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s president dismissed the notion of peace talks with Moscow on Tuesday, calling instead for…
Continue Reading Retirement on Arizona right-leaning high court gives Democratic governor rare chance to fill seat
Associated Press/ Report for America PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Supreme Court Justice Robert Brutinel has announced he will retire this fall. The…
Continue Reading Arizona Democratic campaign office damaged by gunfire
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say someone fired shots at a Democratic Party campaign office in a Phoenix suburb, causing damage but no injuries.…
Continue Reading The Clintons pitch philanthropic commitments as pro-democracy work at their 2024 foundation meeting
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Over 2,000 participants from over 80 countries descended on New York this week for the Clinton Global Initiative.…
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