Americans’ optimism about the economy is at a near-record low
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Americans’ feelings about the US economy remain in the doldrums after President Donald Trump’s tariffs:…
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What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit
By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) — US President Donald Trump just finished a lavish tour of Gulf Arab states, where every one of the…
Continue ReadingStorm kills at least 5 in St. Louis as millions remain under the threat of strong tornadoes and violent winds
By Mary Gilbert, Emma Tucker, Taylor Ward, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A storm that produced a devastating tornado in the St. Louis, Missouri,…
Continue ReadingRite Aid offloads pharmacy assets of 1,000 locations to several rivals
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Rite Aid has sold the pharmacy services of most of its stores across the United States to several…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 16: Severe weather, Transit strike, Birthright citizenship, Fluoride ban, UntitedHealth group
By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — CNN will televise the penultimate performance of “Good Night, and Good Luck” live on June 7. The Broadway play…
Continue ReadingNYU withholds diploma from student who denounced war in Gaza during graduation speech
CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York University said it is withholding the diploma of a student who condemned “genocide” in Gaza while…
Continue ReadingThai man arrested for alleged smuggling of two baby orangutans
By Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Police in Thailand have arrested a man on suspicion of wildlife trafficking after…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 16: Severe weather, Transit strike, Birthright citizenship, Fluoride ban, UntitedHealth group
CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — CNN will televise the penultimate performance of “Good Night, and Good Luck” live on June 7. The Broadway…
Continue ReadingNYU withholds diploma from student who denounced war in Gaza during graduation speech
By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York University said it is withholding the diploma of a student who condemned “genocide” in Gaza while…
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Pilot Butte 8th graders show off their capstone projects at PBMS ‘Showcase extravaganza’
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Pilot Butte Middle School held a showcase extravaganza. It was a night showcasing capstone projects by the eighth graders. They…
Continue ReadingVeteran air-traffic controller speaks out about staffing and tech problems amid blackouts and delays at Newark airport
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A veteran air-traffic controller at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International…
Continue ReadingConstruction tycoon among 17 wanted in Thailand over deadly tower collapse
Story by Reuters Bangkok, Thailand (Reuters) — A Thai court has issued arrest warrants for 17 people including a high-profile construction…
Continue ReadingAmerican basketball player arrested in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling, could face death penalty
Story by the Associated Press Jakarta, Indonesia (AP) — An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested for allegedly…
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Off-leash dogs chase six deer away from SW Bend front yard, much to residents’ frustration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doorbell cameras can catch wonderful scenes of nature and life – but sometimes, they can also record a very frustrating, even…
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Whatever floats your boat: Trinity Lutheran sixth-graders make a splash at Cardboard Boat Regatta
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sixth-graders in the science class of Trinity Lutheran Middle School teacher Alisa Jeffries enjoyed a different sort of test…
Continue ReadingTrump and Abu Dhabi ink partnership to build massive AI data center complex in UAE
By Clare Duffy, CNN (CNN) — The United States and United Arab Emirates will partner to build a massive data center complex in Abu Dhabi to…
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Deschutes National Forest, partners conduct over 250 acres of prescribed burns near La Pine, Crescent and Sisters
The Deschutes National Forest was conducting more than 250 acres of prescribed burn operations Thursday on the Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent and Sisters…
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Problem Solvers: After historic 2024 wildfires, Central Oregon ramps up “Firewise” community preparedness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon experienced its most severe wildfire season on record in 2024, with an estimated 1.9 million acres of forest and grassland…
Continue ReadingAt least 13 people injured as car drives into crowd outside FC Barcelona-Espanyol match. Police say it’s ‘accidental’
By Max Saltman, Pau Mosquera and Jorge Venegas, CNN (CNN) — At least 13 people were injured when a car drove into a crowd outside a stadium in…
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COCC finds new funding source to replace cut federal grant for rural arts-focused summer camps
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recently canceled $10,000 federal grant awarded to Central Oregon Community College’s rural youth camps from the National…
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