By Taylor Romine, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — After serving several decades in prison, Erik and Lyle Menendez are facing the possibility of freedom as the California Board of Parole Hearings this week considers whether they’ve adequately atoned for the 1989 murder of their parents. While this may seem like the final moment in the
Continue ReadingBy Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — If you have a lot of cash on hand, it should be making money for you. One way to ensure it continuously does that is to set up a ladder of Treasuries or FDIC-insured certificates of deposit with staggered maturities (eg, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, etc.). When
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Today will start out rainy with the soaking and beneficial rain falling on the parched soil. This type of rain is just what we need, since the grasses and other plants are so dry. This slow soaking rain much better than the heavy rains associated with strong storms as that rain overtakes an area and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There’s a new sculpture in Bend that is bringing some school spirit with it. After a public vote organized by the nonprofit Art in Public Places, a roundabout in Southeast Bend is now home to the winning design. ‘Aspire’ is the name of the sculpture now standing in the roundabout at 15th
Continue ReadingBy Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — At parks, coffee shops, churches and government buildings around the country, hundreds of groups are gathering today with a simple message: “Stop the Trump takeover.” The rallies are a bid to combat Republican-led plans to redraw congressional maps. The main event will take place in Texas, where a new
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A local healthcare provider is raising awareness about a herbal supplement that may actually be addictive. Kratom is a plant from Southeast Asia traditionally used for pain relief. While Kratom is not an opioid, it has a similar effect on the brain. It’s widely available at convenience stores and smoke shops. This
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Many viewers reached out to KTVZ News about a bright blazing light streaming in the sky. It was reported around 10 Wednesday night. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s Director of Space Science says it could be a meteor from the Parsads which were peaking that night. He says it’s more
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Reasons to be Cheerful reports that veterans are turning to psychedelics like ibogaine for PTSD treatment, showing promising results.
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Spokeo reports Gen Z is embracing retro flip phones, seeking simplicity and a digital detox amid smartphone fatigue, with significant sales growth.
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Stacker analyzed data from Best Ever Albums to rank the top 100 albums by Black artists.
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Next City reports on Portland’s historic $8.5M settlement for Black families displaced in urban renewal, acknowledging systemic racial injustices.
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The Trace reports that Fort Wayne, Indiana, has no government-supported violence prevention or intervention program, which local activists say is contributing to a growing gap in outreach to the young people most active in the streets.
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The General reports on the top 10 fuel-efficient cars of 2025, highlighting the blend of performance and eco-friendliness in today’s vehicles.
Continue ReadingPor Molly English y Arlette Saenz, CNN Los demócratas de California presentaron este viernes su propuesta de redistribución de distritos, con el objetivo de sumar hasta cinco escaños demócratas adicionales en la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU., en respuesta a la redefinición de distritos impulsada por los republicanos de Texas a petición del presidente Donald
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How adorable is Zara? She is a siamese cat who is snuggly, friendly, and ready for her perfect home. If you want to visit or even adopt Zara, head on down to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, before it’s too late.
Continue ReadingPor Chris Boyette y Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Un hombre gritó pidiendo ayuda mientras un grupo de hombres —uno de los cuales dijo pertenecer al Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés)— lo levantaba y empujaba a un vehículo afuera de un tribunal de Los Ángeles el miércoles, según
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press (AP) — Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. He was 79. “The entire ‘General Hospital’ family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing,” said Frank Valentini, the show’s
Continue ReadingCNN By Jared Formanek, Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — On a sweltering summer afternoon in Hong Kong, Yeung Fong-yan’s flat felt like an oven. Her air conditioner ran at full blast, but the tiny, tin-roofed room still baked in the heat, with a thermometer inside reading 36°C (96.8°F). “Sometimes it’s so hot we
Continue ReadingBy Molly English, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — California Democrats on Friday released their redistricting proposal, aiming to produce up to five additional Democratic seats in the US House in response to Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redrawing of lines at the behest of President Donald Trump. The release comes ahead of the California legislature meeting Monday,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend Police are sounding the alarm on electric motorcycles. These are different than e-bikes and are illegal on the road. Electric motorcycles are anything that goes above 28 MPH or does not have pedals. Police have seen an increase in young kids riding these motorcycles on sidewalks and city streets, all of
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