The home insurance market is crumbling. These owners are paying the price
By Nathaniel Meyersohn and Anna Bahney, CNN New York (CNN) — The home insurance market is crumbling in New Orleans, leaving Alfredo Herrera…
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Tennessee governor signs bill blocking police reform law inspired by Tyre Nichols’ killing
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill into law that blocks cities from enacting some local police…
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Oregon city can’t limit church’s homeless meal services, federal judge rules
BROOKINGS, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that a southern Oregon city can’t limit a local church’s homeless meal services. U.S.…
Continue ReadingTrump, Gaza conflict loom large at Biden’s high-profile NYC fundraiser
By Michael Williams, MJ Lee and Donald Judd, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden went after Donald Trump at his New York City…
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‘Gramps, you are our hero’: A day of honor, and fondly shared memories of Bend Pearl Harbor survivor Dick Higgins
Central Oregonians gathered Thursday to pay their respects and to share fond memories at a series of events honoring the life of Richard “Dick”…
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Bend neighbors relieved, ‘shocked’ by Deschutes County commissioners’ 2-1 vote to close sex offender housing program
One week after voting to find a new location for a sex offender transitional housing program within a year, Deschutes County commissioners voted,…
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OSP identifies Bend man, 75, struck and killed by semi-truck in southbound lanes of Bend Parkway
A 75-year-old Bend pedestrian was struck and killed by a semi-truck Wednesday night in the southbound left-hand lane of the Bend Parkway, Oregon…
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Bend man arraigned on second-degree murder indictment in mother’s killing, set to enter plea April 18
(Updating with video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 40-year-old Bend man was arraigned Thursday on a second-degree murder indictment in last week’s…
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Redmond Police ID two suspects in recent string of business, vehicle thefts; thank citizens for tips
Two days after Redmond Police released photos of a man and woman suspected in a string of recent thefts at and around four businesses, officers said…
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‘It’s a call to action:’ Senators back Crook County Knife River mine neighbors on DEQ addressing groundwater concerns
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say they support the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s moves to address concerns raised by Crook…
Continue ReadingKia recalls more than 400,000 Telluride SUVs that can move while in park
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Kia has recalled 427,407 of its Telluride SUVs because they can roll away while in park. All Telluride…
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City of Bend reacts to racist ‘Zoombombing’ of Human Rights & Equity Commission meeting, seeks to avoid repeat
The city of Bend expressed dismay Thursday at a spate of racist comments voiced by anonymous online visitors to a meeting of the city’s Human…
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ODOT’s second blasting operation by Bend Parkway shifted to Saturday AM due to Easter weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation said Thursday it shifted its second in a series of weekend blasting operations for the…
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VP Harris announces new requirements for how federal agencies use AI technology
By Brian Fung and Sam Fossum, CNN Washington (CNN) — By the end of the year, travelers should be able to refuse facial recognition scans at…
Continue ReadingSam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in federal prison
By Lauren del Valle and Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for defrauding…
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Deschutes County to press ahead on new rules for RVs to become legal rural dwellings, ease code violation cloud
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County code enforcers already have their hands full with dozens of RVs and other illegal dwellings in rural areas.…
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Bend construction company fined over $103,000 by Oregon OSHA for repeat violations of fall protection requirement
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) announced Wednesday it has fined a Bend construction company…
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Twice-yearly ritual returns: ODOT reminds drivers to get those studded tires off by Sunday, or fines may follow
As spring arrives, it’s time to remember that studded tires must be removed by Sunday, March 31. ODOT said Tuesday that long-term weather forecasts…
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Central Oregon child care sees extra strain on finding spring break spots for older children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Some rain this week in Bend hasn’t stopped children at Camp Fire Central Oregon from enjoying spring break. “We offer families…
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‘We’re feeling the spring break!’: Tourists shop around Bend, businesses see up-tick in sales
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tourism on the High Desert generates more than $330 million a year, according to Visit Bend. Some of that money will come in…
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