Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems
By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Global demand for rare earth minerals is driving the toxic pollution of some of Asia’s most important rivers,…
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Find One-of-a-Kind Holiday Decor at Super Thrift’s Christmas Village in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking for unique holiday décor you won’t find anywhere else, head to the Christmas Village at Super Thrift in…
Continue ReadingFrance says ‘Bon voyage’ to 2 giant pandas as they head back to China
Story by Associated Press Paris (AP) — A couple of star giant pandas who lived in France for 13 years and gave birth to three cubs were on…
Continue ReadingJoan Branson, wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, dies at 80
Story by the Associated Press (AP) — Joan Branson, the wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, has died at age 80. Branson announced her…
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Oregon Supreme Court ruling has state reviewing, recalculating prison sentences – and 17 released inmates back behind bars
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sentences are being recalculated for hundreds of current or former Oregon prison inmates after a state…
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Thanksgiving Grand Buffet happening at Bend’s Riverhouse Convention Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you have not made your Thanksgiving plans, it’s not too late. There’s going to be a massive banquet in Bend, with some of…
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Missing Virginia football coach is wanted on child pornography and other charges, police say
CNN, WCYB, VIRGINIA STATE POLICE By Alisha Ebrahimji, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A Virginia high school football coach who has been missing since…
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La Pine child sex abuse suspect’s former employer says she’s not welcome back if released, disputes attorney’s claim in court
Former La Pine volleyball coach Sierra Stigall faces dozens of sex crime charges involving two alleged underage victims, and new questions have…
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Central Oregon Health Council releases diabetes ‘community snapshot’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Diabetes is one of the most common health challenges in Central Oregon. To coincide with Diabetes Awareness Month, the Central…
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New Applebee’s IHOP restaurant opens in Redmond, offering exclusive menu
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today at the new Applebee’s IHOP collaboration in Redmond, marking a rare partnership…
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Bend’s Jennifer McCaffrey named Old Mill District’s 2025 Winter Art Series Artist Â
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Whatever you do, don’t put Jennifer McCaffrey in a box.  Known for her expressive oil paintings, McCaffrey, the artist…
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IMAGES: Native American Heritage Month marked with vibrant celebration at Warm Springs K-8
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Warm Springs K-8 Academy celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a vibrant powwow showcase last week, bringing…
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Olympic Pipeline partially reopens as Oregon gas prices edge up before busy holiday travel week, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices remain relatively calm ahead of Thanksgiving, but the Oregon average has ticked up due to this month’s outage…
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Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat know exactly how addictive their platforms can be to teens. And they…
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Mamdani meets America’s unruly uncle: South Asians hail the special social skill that tamed Trump
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s exceedingly warm reception of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White…
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‘A perfect place to grow evergreens’: Oregon holds onto its title of top Christmas tree producer by adapting
(Update: Video added) CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy: Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree…
Continue ReadingEU court says same-sex marriages should be recognized throughout bloc
Story by Reuters (Reuters) — The EU’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and…
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Washington man arrested in Redmond, accused of traveling for sex with ’14-year-old girl’ who was actually undercover officer
A Washington state man was arrested Monday in Redmond and arraigned Tuesday on charges he traveled to Central Oregon to engage in sex with a…
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Two dozen schoolgirls freed after kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria last week
By Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — Two dozen schoolgirls who were kidnapped from a boarding school in Nigeria’s northwestern Kebbi state last week…
Continue ReadingTravel bag guide, dress-up deception, great pie debate: Check out the day’s stories
By Sarah Hutter, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Americans, frustrated with years of rising prices, are going into the 2025 holiday shopping season…
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