Oregon Department of Agriculture leads trade mission to Singapore, Taiwan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Department of Agriculture Assistant Director Jonathan Sandau and five agricultural companies from around the state…
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Climate contradictions key at UN talks. Less future warming projected, yet there’s more current pain
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The world is heading for considerably less warming than projected a decade ago, but that good news is…
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Chavez-DeRemer backs resolutions demanding Hamas release all hostages, reaffirming Israel’s right to exist
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Tuesday in favor of House Resolution 793, which calls on Hamas to immediately release all…
Continue ReadingR&B singer Kiana Ledé is taking back control of her music and her life
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer Kiana Ledé is launching the international leg of her “Grudges” tour…
Continue ReadingCoal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia’s Jakarta
By EDNA TARIGAN and FADLAN SYAM Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Against the backdrop of smokestacks from a nearby coal power plant, the…
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City of Bend expects nearly $1 million from lawsuit settlement after finding ‘forever chemicals’ in city well
Bend city councilors voted to have the city join a federal class-action lawsuit against 3M and DuPont de Nemours after a small amount of PFAS, also…
Continue ReadingAustralia apologizes for thalidomide tragedy as some survivors listen in the Parliament gallery
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Survivors of the harmful morning sickness drug thalidomide were in the public gallery…
Continue ReadingUS agency ends use of ‘cyanide bomb’ to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse…
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Investigation into Prineville police chief and captain wraps up, but officials aren’t releasing results just yet
Over four months ago, Prineville Police Chief Larry Seymour and Captain Rob Gray were placed on paid non-disciplinary leave while an investigation…
Continue ReadingMedical workers ‘trapped’ in hospital and unable to reach wounded during Israeli operation in West Bank, MSF chief says
By Kareem Khadder and David Shortell, CNN (CNN) — The head of Médecins Sans Frontières said Tuesday that he had been “trapped” with staff…
Continue ReadingToppled White House Christmas tree is secured upright, and lighting show will happen as scheduled
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House fell down during high winds but later…
Continue ReadingUS mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — There will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Federal…
Continue ReadingHong Kong’s pro-democracy leaders give final defense as landmark national security trial nears an end
By Chris Lau and Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Dozens of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures are one step closer to learning…
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St. Charles Foundation helps 22 staff members pursue health care careers with $55,000 in scholarships
“Today is Giving Tuesday. It’s an incredible time to think about giving back and paying it forward,” Jenny O’Bryan, executive director of the St.…
Continue ReadingBritish inquiry finds serious failings at hospitals where worker had sex with more than 100 corpses
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A British government-ordered inquiry says it found serious failings at hospitals where an…
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Bend’s KIDS Center hosts ‘Giving Tuesday’ drive-thru fundraiser
‘Giving Tuesday’ is a big day for nonprofits near and far to seek donations for their key roles in their community. The KIDS Center in Bend, which…
Continue ReadingJudge dismisses liberal watchdog’s claims that Wisconsin impeachment panel violated open meeting law
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a liberal watchdog group’s claims that a panel researching the…
Continue ReadingFormer Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to casino corruption charge
By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former Indiana lawmaker has pleaded guilty to a fraud charge in connection with a casino…
Continue ReadingUS gas prices have fallen or remained steady for 10 weeks straight. Here’s why
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It’s not just you. Across the U.S., prices at the pump have felt milder in…
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Redmond Area Park and Rec plans neighborhood meeting on proposed Community Recreation Center
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District is hosting a neighborhood meet and greet on Thursday, Dec. 7 to discuss a…
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