Parents should let go of guilt over screens, an expert explains
By Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — The intersection of kids and screen time is causing quite a stir among parents, experts and even the US Surgeon…
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Redmond couple arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges in Highway 20 traffic stop, remain jailed
BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Friday night traffic stop on Highway 20 near Black Butte Ranch led to the arrest of a Redmond couple charged…
Continue ReadingAliens, artists, or pranksters? Another ‘mysterious’ monolith appears
KSNV, LMVPD, CNN By Christy Choi, CNN (CNN) — Another “mysterious” monolith has been spotted. This time, on a Las Vegas hiking trail in…
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Rep. Chavez-DeRemer hears veterans’ concerns at Bend policy panel; November opponent Bynum offers reaction
Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer, R-Ore., was in Bend on Tuesday, talking with veterans about the issues they face and what they want and need from the…
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Baseball icon Willie Mays, one of the game’s most electrifying and complete players, has died at 93
By Wayne Sterling and Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Willie Mays, the dynamic baseball Hall of Famer who shined in all facets of the game and made a…
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Kids in Bend celebrate the last day of school with summer kickoff party at Compass Park
(Update: Adding video, comments from kids) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of young Central Oregon students kick-started the beginning of their summer…
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‘It’s a great lift off families’ shoulders’: All Bend-La Pine students to receive free school meals for the next four years
Bend-La Pine Schools recently announced that all schools in the district will provide one free breakfast and one free lunch for all students every…
Continue ReadingBiden announces new executive action protecting some undocumented immigrant spouses and children of US citizens
By Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration on Tuesday announced an executive action allowing certain undocumented…
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Treasury Department, IRS announce Oregon taxpayers will be able to use Direct File starting next year
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday that Oregon will be the…
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Senate GOP blocks effort by Democrats to pass bump stock ban after Supreme Court ruling
By Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to pass a bill to ban…
Continue ReadingAt least 1 reported dead in New Mexico as 2 wildfires burn near communities, officials say
By Fabiana Chaparro, Jillian Sykes and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — At least one person has been reported dead as a result of the fast-growing…
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US acknowledges Northwest dams have devastated the region’s Native tribes
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. government on Tuesday acknowledged, for the first time, the harmful role it has played…
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Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues Keizer dad, injured teen daughter and their dog in Three Sisters Wilderness
A Keizer father, his 14-year-old daughter and their dog planned to wrap up their fun five-day hiking trip in the Cascades on Sunday, Father’s Day.…
Continue ReadingUS announces major bust as efforts to crack down on Chinese money launderers working with drug cartels ratchet up
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — US prosecutors on Tuesday touted a major breakthrough in a crackdown against Chinese money laundering networks…
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Bend-La Pine Schools’ free summer meals program begins next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will offer healthy meals at no charge to children and teens at four outdoor locations this summer. The…
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Early-morning fire destroys 104-year-old NW Bend home; resident awakens to smell of smoke, all 8 escape safely
A stubborn, smoldering fire traced to cigarettes disposed of in a combustible container on the front deck destroyed a 104-year-old home in northwest…
Continue ReadingBoeing hid questionable parts from regulators that may have been installed in 737 Max planes, new whistleblower alleges
CNN By Chris Isidore and Gregory Wallace, CNN Washington (CNN) — A current Boeing employee claims that the company tried to shield broken or…
Continue ReadingStudent loan relief contributing to 27% jump in projected federal budget deficit, per CBO
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The federal budget deficit will hit $1.9 trillion this fiscal year, according to an updated projection released…
Continue ReadingJustin Timberlake charged with DWI, released from police custody
By Zenebou Sylla, Marianne Garvey, Brynn Gingras, Linh Tran and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake was arraigned on one count of…
Continue ReadingEvidence is mounting that the American shopper is cutting back
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Sales at US retailers rose last month at an unexpectedly weak pace as Americans continue to deal with…
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