Oregon governor uses new land use law to propose rural land for semiconductor facility
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is using a new land use law to propose a rural area for a semiconductor facility, as officials seek to…
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As fire conditions ease, C. Oregon public lands dropping to Stage 1 fire restrictions, Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to improved weather conditions and fewer fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest and Crooked…
Continue ReadingDow, S&P 500 close at record highs after Federal Reserve’s supersized rate cut
By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks jumped Thursday as investors cheered the Federal Reserve’s eye-popping half-point interest rate…
Continue ReadingNike is making a major shakeup
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Nike, struggling from rising competition and its own strategy mistakes, is making a major shakeup.…
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Bend man jailed on drug delivery charges after Highway 97 traffic stop finds fentanyl under passenger’s seat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop on Highway 97 near Terrebonne late Tuesday night, accused of…
Continue ReadingHuman remains recovered from vehicle that slammed into Houston-area pipeline, causing explosion
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Human remains have been recovered from an SUV that crashed into a liquid natural gas pipeline this week and caused an…
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COIC-La Pine’s Debra Sayre named High Desert Regional Teacher of the Year
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, made a surprise announcement at a La Pine High…
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Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada…
Continue ReadingSchumer takes steps to prevent shutdown as Speaker Johnson’s next move unclear
By Clare Foran, Ted Barrett and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has taken steps that will give the…
Continue ReadingPostmaster general says ballots should be mailed in at least a week before Election Day
By Marshall Cohen and Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy pledged Thursday that the US Postal Service will undertake…
Continue ReadingAlaska man charged with making numerous graphic and violent threats towards Supreme Court justices
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — An Alaska man was charged and arrested Wednesday for sending numerous graphic and violent messages through a…
Continue ReadingNew analysis of samples from Wuhan animal market supports its role as a central site of early spread of Covid-19
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — After an in-depth analysis of the genetic material from hundreds of swabs taken from the walls, floors, machines…
Continue ReadingMortgage rates drop to lowest since early February 2023 after Fed’s jumbo interest rate cut
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Mortgage rates continued to decline this week, taking a little more pressure off America’s…
Continue ReadingUS overdoses have fallen sharply in recent months, a hopeful shift in trends
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Federal data shows that overdose deaths in the United States are the lowest they’ve been in three years,…
Continue ReadingKentucky couple say they found body later identified as the interstate shooting suspect after scouring the woods for days
By Sharif Paget, Sara Smart, Dalia Faheid and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — When a gunman perched atop a cliff’s ledge opened fire on a dozen…
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Report: Oregonians to save money with prescription drug cost cap in 2025
Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to see savings next year when prescription drug costs are capped, according to a new report from…
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Paths of honor: Bend’s Dick Tobiason marks Oregon’s ninth border-to-border veterans’ memorial highway
Final effort honors Gold Star Families of 6,000 veterans who made ultimate sacrifice BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sept. 29, the last Sunday in September, was…
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Solo hiker lost near South Sister summit prompts 26-hour, two-county, two-helicopter rescue effort in worsening weather
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 32-year-old Beaverton man got lost on a solo hike to the summit of South Sister last weekend as fog and bad weather moved…
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US ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations, despite spending the most, report says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US spends more on health care than any other high-income country, but a new report suggests that…
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House District 59 candidates Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, challenger Brian Samp debate the issues live on NewsChannel 21
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House District 59 Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, and Democratic challenger Brian Samp debated a wide array of…
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