60-acre prescribed burn conducted southeast of Sisters
Sisters Ranger District firefighters were conducting up to 60 acres of prescribed burning on Tuesday three miles southeast of Sisters along Forest…
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US measles cases are undercounted, experts say, but real numbers are proving hard to pin down
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — During a Cabinet meeting last week, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed…
Continue ReadingYoung man held captive in Connecticut home for decades makes first public statement ‘to have my say in how my story is told’
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — He asked to be identified only as “S” to protect his identity. “My name is my choice, and it is the first of…
Continue ReadingAirport theory, children’s mattresses concerns, using poo for good: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and…
Continue ReadingAt least 4 injured after shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, officials say
By Briauna Brown, J.D. Miles, S.E. Jenkins Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — At least four…
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COCC cancels Latinx Fiesta Celebración, set for Saturday, out of ‘abundance of caution’ over safety concerns
Another local cultural event has been canceled due to safety concerns, the third in recent days: Central Oregon Community College’s Latinx Fiesta…
Continue ReadingIsraeli fighter jet drops bomb near Israeli community on Gaza border after “technical malfunction,” IDF says
By Lauren Izso and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — An Israeli fighter jet dropped a bomb near an Israeli community on the Gaza border on Tuesday…
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Community Conversations: KIDS Center helping local children in crisis
Lynsey Harris talks with Rachel Visser, education manager at the KIDS Center in Bend, about the organization’s longstanding impact in the community…
Continue ReadingAbout 25% of IRS workers planning to take buyout offer
By Marshall Cohen and Rene Marsh, CNN Washington (CNN) — A staggering 25% of Internal Revenue Service employees are planning to take buyouts…
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New info out as search continues for kayaker who went over Willamette Falls in Oregon City
By Libby Dowsett, KGW OREGON CITY, Ore. (KGW) — Investigators have turned up more information about the missing kayaker who went over the…
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COCC trio selected for All-Oregon Academic Team
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College said Tuesday it’s proud to announce that students Emma Bloss, ErinRae McKellar Cook and Taylor…
Continue ReadingGet involved: City of Bend seeks people interested in serving on several community advisory bodies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has several…
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It’s Tax Filing Deadline Day: Oregon’s Department of Revenue has some reminders and tips on how to make it a success
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –Midnight Tuesday night is the deadline to file tax year 2024 state and federal personal income tax returns, and the Oregon…
Continue ReadingUS autism rate continues to rise, CDC says, pointing to greater awareness and better screening
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the autism diagnosis rate has…
Continue ReadingBoeing shares fall on report that China has halted its deliveries as part of trade war
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Shares of Boeing fell Tuesday following a report that China has halted the delivery of all its jets to airlines…
Continue ReadingIt’s Tax Day. Still haven’t filed? Tips on how to get an extension and more
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — It’s April 15 — otherwise known as “Tax Day” in the United States. While the IRS has already received a…
Continue ReadingFour Russian journalists linked to late Kremlin critic Navalny sentenced at Moscow court
By Sana Noor Haq and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Four journalists linked to the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny were sentenced to…
Continue ReadingUS students held for two weeks in Denmark following dispute with Uber driver
By Lisa Klaassen, CNN (CNN) — Two US college students were arrested and detained for two weeks in Denmark after an alleged altercation with an…
Continue ReadingTariffs on toilet paper? Europe threatens tit-for-tat levies on a range of US goods if trade talks fail
By James Frater and Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — The European Union has announced it will impose retaliatory tariffs on American…
Continue ReadingHere’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is forging ahead with his aggressive tariff campaign, moving on from “reciprocal”…
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