Trump fills out his economic team with two veterans of his first administration
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only…
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North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia, researchers say
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — North Korea is expanding a weapons plant that manufactures missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, according to…
Continue ReadingTrump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health
Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya is a physician…
Continue ReadingUS says a drug cartel is behind the longstanding problem of illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For years, U.S. authorities and fishermen have complained about illegal fishing for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, and now…
Continue ReadingHarvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jail
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging that he is receiving substandard medical…
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Bend’s Think Wild, coast wildlife center team up to rescue, rehab, release two rescued river otters back into the wild
Think Wild and Wildlife Center of the North Coast said Monday they are excited to announce the release in Central Oregon of two orphaned North…
Continue ReadingBrooklyn Meyer scores 19 and South Dakota State women beat No. 21 Oregon 75-70
LAIE, Hawaii (AP) — Brooklyn Meyer had 19 points and eight rebounds, Paige Meyer added 16 points, six rebounds and four assists and South Dakota…
Continue ReadingSEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings
AP National Writer The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with…
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Testing turf: New C.O. collaborative water-saving experiment aims to transform landscape choices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As awareness of climate change and water shortages grows, many of us are taking a second look at our landscape choices. What…
Continue ReadingPolice officer who shocked woman, 95, with a Taser found guilty of manslaughter
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — A police officer who fatally shocked a 95-year-old woman with a Taser in an Australian…
Continue ReadingTrump names Jamieson Greer as his pick for US trade representative
By Ramishah Maruf and Katie Lobosco, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Jamieson Greer as his pick to serve as the next US…
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Preparations for Bend’s Thanksgiving-morning ‘I Like Pie’ run underway
Runners are getting their bibs for the annual “I Like Pie” run. You can still sign up and get your “I Like Pie” beanie, up until Thanksgiving…
Continue ReadingColombia to require visas for British citizens in response to UK visa restrictions
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro says that his country will impose visa requirements on British citizens. The…
Continue ReadingTrump team says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal brokered by Biden is actually Trump’s win
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump’s administration closely apprised of its efforts to…
Continue ReadingA second Massachusetts community reaches a deal with striking teachers
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A second Massachusetts community has reached a deal with its striking teachers union, leaving just one city left to…
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‘We feel a lot safer’: La Pine residents share gratitude as local partnership continues to remove encampments
(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right next to Doug Young’s home in La Pine lay miles of BLM-owned land, but…
Continue ReadingMarilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood
AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rocker Marilyn Manson has agreed to drop a lawsuit against his former fiancée, “Westworld” actor…
Continue ReadingOregon scores last 11 points to defeat No. 20 Texas A&M 80-70 in Players Era Festival
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — TJ Bamba had 18 points and Oregon scored the last 11 to defeat No. 20 Texas A&M 80-70 on Tuesday in the…
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Diversified Heating and Cooling giving away heat pump for family in need this Thanksgiving
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Thanksgiving, Diversified Heating and Cooling is giving back to the community by providing a deserving family in need with…
Continue ReadingAn animal-rescue pilot died in a crash. 2 dogs aboard are recovering
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When Seuk Kim took off from Maryland last weekend with three small dogs aboard his plane, it was the latest of…
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