Judge pauses rule that would require Georgia counties to hand-count ballots
By Sara Murray, Devan Cole and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Georgia has paused a new rule from the Georgia State Election Board that…
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‘It allows these folks to be seen’: Bend company’s ‘Pink Lights for Hope’ honors breast cancer survivors across US
(Update: Adding video, comments from CEO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — People around the country are marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One Bend…
Continue ReadingIV fluid supply disruptions prompt Biden administration to invoke wartime powers to bolster recovery
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Disruptions from Hurricane Helene exacerbated shortages of critical intravenous fluids in the United States,…
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Costco’s new, larger Bend store just days away from opening; members eager to check it out
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ Just days away, the final touches are being completed on Central Oregon’s new Costco, and members are excited to check it all…
Continue ReadingSmall Business Administration disaster loan program is out of money after back-to-back hurricanes
By Ella Nilsen, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program has run out of funding due to high demand…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry ending regulated-use closure across Central Oregon District – but fire season still in effect
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District announced it will terminate regulated-use closure at 12:01…
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National Wild Turkey Federation, Ochoco National Forest partner on western juniper removal project
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon wildfires have scorched a record-breaking 1.9 million acres this year — the most acres ever damaged in modern…
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South Deschutes County daylight burglar caught on home’s security camera; sheriff’s deputies seek tips to ID, find him
A daylight burglar who entered a home in southern Deschutes County was caught on camera Monday morning, and sheriff’s deputies released a still…
Continue ReadingLufthansa fined a record $4 million for denying boarding to 128 Jews who didn’t know each other
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Lufthansa, Germany’s biggest airline, has been fined a record $4 million for discriminating against…
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Election reminder: ODOT warns it will remove campaign signs placed in state highways rights of way
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the Nov. 5 national elections approaching, campaigns and their friends should remember that ODOT will remove political…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office drops all evacuation levels around Pine Fire at Pine Mountain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With continued success of firefighting operations on the week-old Pine Fire and improved weather conditions, the Deschutes…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court divided in case of a trucker fired after taking CBD elixir
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Tuesday in the case of a former commercial truck driver who was fired…
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Deschutes County commissioners plan to replace 5 resigned La Pine Park & Rec board members; applicants sought
Deschutes County commissioners agreed Monday to move as swiftly as possible to appoint fill-in replacements for all five recently resigned La Pine…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court leaves in place Pennsylvania law barring people under 21 from carrying guns
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a lower court ruling from Pennsylvania that allowed residents under 21 to…
Continue ReadingGeorgia judge says county election officials cannot delay or decline certification of election results
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — County election officials in Georgia cannot delay or decline to certify election results, a state judge ruled…
Continue ReadingWalgreens is closing 1,200 stores
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Walgreens is closing approximately 1,200 locations as the drug store chain struggles to contend with…
Continue ReadingBoeing’s crisis is getting worse. Now it’s borrowing tens of billions of dollars
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Cash-starved Boeing, contending with massive financial losses from a crippling strike and years of…
Continue ReadingWall Street’s been on a two-year tear. Can the party last?
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — Wall Street traders are popping champagne and toasting the two-year anniversary of a period of…
Continue ReadingA La Niña winter is coming. Here’s what that could mean for the US
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Fall is in full swing, but it’s not too soon to look ahead to winter, especially one that could…
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‘Very rewarding’: High Desert Food & Farm Alliance celebrates 10 on-farm efficiency grants for 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Throughout Central Oregon, where water scarcity and harsh conditions challenge even the most determined farmers, small grants…
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