The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season
By David Goldman, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Americans, enraged about years of rising prices, are going into the 2025 holiday shopping season…
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‘Slender Man’ stabber recaptured. A timeline of the original case, her disappearance and return to custody
By Amanda Musa, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A woman who pleaded guilty to the 2014 stabbing of her sixth-grade classmate is back in custody…
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Holiday and year-round scams hit Central Oregon hard—here’s how to stay safe
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — As the holidays approach, scammers ramp up their efforts to deceive consumers—and Central Oregonians are among the many…
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This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
CNN By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — A volcano in Ethiopia has erupted for the first known time in 10,000 years, spewing plumes of thick smoke and…
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Russia launches deadly strikes in Kyiv as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi
By Natasha Bertrand, Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held meetings with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Monday about a…
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Oregon Health Authority shares 4 steps to ensure a happy and healthy holiday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– They recommend washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before, during, and after preparing food—especially…
Continue Reading‘Once-in-300-years’ rain leaves Thai city flooded and maternity ward stranded
By Jessie Yeung, Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — A “once in 300 year” storm has battered southern Thailand, bringing floodwaters…
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Bail reduced for former La Pine coach now accused of rape, sexual abuse of two minors; number of charges grows
Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse.…
Continue Reading This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — A volcano in Ethiopia has erupted for the first known time in 10,000 years, spewing plumes of thick smoke and ash…
Continue ReadingUS Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — A US Air Force drone, part of a squadron permanently assigned to South Korea amid simmering military tensions in…
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Tornadoes leave behind ‘significant’ path of destruction in Houston area
CNN By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 homes were damaged Monday afternoon after tornadoes ripped through Harris County, Texas,…
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Missing Virginia football coach is wanted on child pornography and other charges, police say
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A Virginia high school football coach who has been missing since last week is wanted on child…
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Show me the way: Western town of Sisters asks community for input on new directional, other sign designs
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters is inviting the community to help select a design for signs to better help new visitors find their way…
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‘Tis the season to cut and bring home your own Christmas tree from the Deschutes National Forest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. The public can…
Continue ReadingUS ends temporary status for Myanmar nationals even as civil war still rages
By Reuters The Trump administration said on Monday it is ending temporary legal status for citizens of Myanmar in the United States, arguing they can…
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NW Bend woman accused of arson at her home faces hearing on mental fitness before case proceeds
A Bend woman was arraigned on arson and other charges in Deschutes County Court, accused of setting fire to her home in northwest Bend. 33-year-old…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean man gets life sentence over blackmail ring that sexually exploited or abused hundreds
Story by Associated Press Seoul, South Korea (AP) — A 33-year-old South Korean man was sentenced to life in prison Monday for running an online…
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Bend Fire & Rescue hosting food drive for NeighborImpact to combat food insecurity during the holidays
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From now through Dec. 12, Bend Fire & Rescue invites the community to bring non-perishable food…
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Oldest living survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre dies at 111 years old
CNN By Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 111 years old Monday, her…
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Governor Kotek declares fuel emergency following Olympic Pipeline shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency Monday due to potential disruptions in fuel delivery as a result of the…
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