Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
By KEVIN FREKING and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon…
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US-built floating pier that will allow delivery of humanitarian aid has been anchored in Gaza
By Oren Liebermann, Kylie Atwood and Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The floating pier that will allow for humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza from…
Continue ReadingChina’s Xi Jinping rolls out red carpet for close friend Putin in strong show of unity
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to deepen their strategic…
Continue ReadingColossal wildfires burn across Canada, driving thousands of people to evacuate with kids, pets and precious belongings
CNN, CTV, CBC, WCCO, MICHEL CHAMBERLAND, MANITOBA HYDRO, STEVE REEVE , TMX, JOCELYN ROUTHIER, Steve Reeve /TMX By Elizabeth Wolfe and Joe Sutton, CNN…
Continue ReadingLaw enforcement detains at least a dozen protesters at University of California, Irvine, as they clear encampment
By Taylor Romine and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Police detained at least a dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of California,…
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Dahnte Cegers, Bend murder suspect’s brother, returns to court in July after another delay in entering plea
Following several delays, Dahnte Cegers appeared in court Wednesday afternoon for a hearing on a possible change in release conditions and possibly…
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Piggy banks and future plans: Three Rivers School kindergartners start saving early with Mini Bank Program
(Update: Adding video, comments from students, First Interstate Bank) SUNRIVER, Ore .(KTVZ) — Â Kindergartners in Sunriver have been learning early…
Continue ReadingRomney says if he were president he would have immediately pardoned Trump
By Rashard Rose and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney said that if he were President Joe Biden he would have “immediately…
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‘Critical funding tool’: Bend hiking SDC fees to cover growth costs; some homebuilders hesitant to start new projects
Bend city councilors recently approved increases to system development charges, the one-time fees developers pay to support growing infrastructure…
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‘We know that we must do more’: Oregon Employment Dept. will cut phone hours to process more claims
Cites major workforce cutbacks; says reducing hours, no Monday phone lines will give staff more time SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Sunday, the Oregon…
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US drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023 for the first time in five years
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — After a steep rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, preliminary data shows that drug overdose deaths in the…
Continue ReadingS&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all hit record highs after encouraging inflation data
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — All three major indexes surged to record highs Wednesday after new data showed that inflation cooled in April…
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Governor, Oregon officials hold wildfire briefing, expect average early season, above-average later in Eastern Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Office of Governor Tina Kotek and state agency leaders who manage wildfires and conflagrations provided a briefing…
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Oregon’s better snowpack, water supply outlook brings state denial of Jefferson County’s drought declaration request
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A better winter snowpack for much of Oregon has improved water supply conditions to the point where Jefferson County’s…
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Deschutes County Circuit Court moving to new jury summons form via postcard, adding online portal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, May 20, Deschutes County Circuit Court will begin mailing out jury summons in a new format, according to Angie…
Continue ReadingHouse passes Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill
By Clare Foran, Gregory Wallace, Tami Luhby and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — The House has passed a major federal aviation bill that aims to…
Continue ReadingCertain vegetarian diets significantly reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and death, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating a vegan, vegetarian or lacto-ovo vegetarian diet significantly reduces the overall risk of developing…
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Oregon gains 4,900 jobs in April as unemployment rate holds steady for third month, at 4.2%
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4,900 jobs in April, following a revised gain of 2,600 jobs…
Continue ReadingMenendez defense lawyer denies bribery scheme and says gold bars found at senator’s home belonged to his wife
By Holmes Lybrand, Sabrina Souza and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Bob Menendez’s lawyer launched his defense Wednesday in a Manhattan…
Continue ReadingGrocery prices are finally falling
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — Food shoppers can finally breathe a slight sigh of relief: After years of increases followed…
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