17 students killed in Kenya elementary school fire as officials say 70 remain unaccounted for
By Larry Madowo, Manveena Suri and Isaac Yee, CNN (CNN) — At least 17 students have been killed and 14 injured following a fire in an…
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Out & About: Fiery sunsets, auroras and much more
Some very beautiful, even dramatic sights have appeared in Central Oregon skies lately, and it’s just part of the variety of your fine photos we get…
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Big Ol’ Fish: You’re never too young or old to make a fine catch
Hot or cool, early or late, fishing is a fun, fine hobby for many folks. When you have one to show off, share your photo with us from the Share…
Continue ReadingTelegram CEO defends himself against French charges in first public comments
PARIS (AP) — Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is promising to step up efforts to fight criminality on the messaging app. In a Telegram post, the…
Continue ReadingUN-backed rights experts seek wider arms embargo and ‘impartial force’ deployed to war-torn Sudan
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — U.N.-backed human rights investigators are urging the creation of an “independent and impartial force” to…
Continue ReadingJessica Pegula’s breakthrough continues, reaches first grand slam singles final at US Open and will face Aryna Sabalenka
By Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — American Jessica Pegula has advanced to her first grand slam singles final, with the world No. 6 rallying from a…
Continue ReadingA Capitol rioter hawked Jan. 6 merchandise from jail. The judge who sentenced him was disturbed
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — From jail, Shane Jenkins helped sell T-shirts, tote bags and other merchandise promoting the notion that he and…
Continue ReadingJuries aren’t swayed by defenses in Capitol riot trials
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Finding a viable trial defense hasn’t been easy for rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol. Their arguments…
Continue ReadingIsraeli forces appear to withdraw from Jenin. But the operation may not be over
Associated Press JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — Israeli forces appear to have withdrawn from three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank,…
Continue Reading11 strikes in 16 seconds: One Capitol rioter’s violent attack on police with a hockey stick
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said she hasn’t grown numb to the violent scenes of Jan. 6 that are…
Continue ReadingJanuary 6 crimes did happen. Court cases, video and thousands of pages of evidence prove it
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inside Washington’s federal courthouse, there’s no denying the reality of Jan. 6, 2021. Day after day, judges and jurors…
Continue ReadingChinese soccer appears to be getting worse despite President Xi’s pledge to make it better
AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japan defeated China’s men’s national team 7-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama, Japan, a brutal loss that…
Continue ReadingGeorgia high school shooting suspect does not enter plea in his first court appearance
WXIA, CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Holly Yan, Mark Morales, Ryan Young, Isabel Rosales and Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — The 14-year-old Apalachee…
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Redmond’s AccuAir Heating and Cooling a finalist for 2024 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific announced Thursday the finalists of its 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics. The Torch…
Continue ReadingSe espera que el sospechoso del tiroteo masivo en un instituto de Georgia comparezca por primera vez ante el tribunal mientras su padre se enfrenta a cargos de homicidio
Julia Hernández (CNN) — El mortal comienzo del curso escolar en una pequeña ciudad del norte de Georgia ha dejado a una comunidad…
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Fall reminder: School safety tip line SafeOregon is available to report possible threats against students, schools
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – SafeOregon and the Oregon State Police remind students, parents, school staff and community members that everyone plays a…
Continue ReadingA dormitory fire in Kenya kills 18 students and injures 27. Dozens are unaccounted for
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya has killed 18 students and 27 others have been hospitalized, with 70…
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Pilot projects on Deschutes, Salmon rivers aim to improve fish harvest estimation techniques
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Creel surveys (where state fish biologists ask for and record information about anglers’ catches) provide critical…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union installs RightHear system to improve access for visitors who are blind, low-vision
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only locally headquartered financial institution in Central Oregon, has announced a pioneering step…
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Volunteers sought by Sleep in Heavenly Peace for Sept. 14 Bend bed build to help kids
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is seeking volunteers for a Saturday, Sept. 14 bed build as part of a nationwide effort called…
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