Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons
Associated Press Sheriff’s deputies in Washington’s Kitsap County frequently get calls about animals — loose livestock, problem dogs.…
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Forest Service plans 2,800-acre fuels reduction project around Black Butte Ranch to reduce wildfire threat
The Deschutes National Forest announced Wednesday it is seeking input on the Black Butte Ranch Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Reduction project, a…
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OSU-Cascades early fall numbers show enrollment holding steady, increasing freshman diversity
Oregon State University–Cascades’ preliminary enrollment report shows a total of 1,370 students served at the Bend campus this fall, the Bend…
Continue ReadingUS government considers a breakup of Google
By Clare Duffy and Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — For the first time since AT&T was dismantled into Baby Bells four decades ago, the US…
Continue ReadingScientists who used AI to ‘crack the code’ of almost all proteins win Nobel Prize in chemistry
By Christian Edwards and Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry has been awarded to a trio of scientists who used artificial…
Continue ReadingYour employer may start covering weight-loss drugs soon
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Hoping your company will begin paying for anti-obesity medications like Wegovy? You may be in luck. A growing number…
Continue ReadingDisney prices just went up again. Here’s how to get a discount
By Natasha Chen, CNN (CNN) — Disneyland fans woke up Wednesday morning to find about a 6% price increase on most park tickets and a price…
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It’s not just ODOT: Oregon counties predict severe revenue shortfall for roads, bridges, maintenance
Crook County officials join others calling for adequate funding SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last week, the Association of Oregon Counties presented its…
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The Moose Fraternity highlights their community efforts in Central Oregon, welcomes chairman to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Moose Fraternity, a service organization with over a million members across the United States, Canada and the United…
Continue ReadingTalks between Boeing and the machinists union break down as strike nears the one-month mark
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing and the union that represents 33,000 striking employees at the company say talks between the two…
Continue ReadingIn a thrilling rematch, the winner of Fat Bear Week 2024 is …
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DCSO, OSP conducting death investigation after remains are found in wooded area north of La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The discovery of human remains near Highway 97 north of La Pine Monday afternoon has prompted a death investigation by…
Continue ReadingHezbollah endorses Lebanon ceasefire efforts for the first time as Israel ramps up offensive
CNN By Abbas Al Lawati, CNN (CNN) — Hezbollah supports efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, its top official said on Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingAfghan national charged with Election Day terrorist plot in US
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department announced charges Tuesday against an Afghan national who was allegedly plotting a…
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Forest Service plans brush mowing north of Sisters this fall, winter to reduce hazardous fuels, protect community
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District said Tuesday it plans to conduct about 439 acres of brush mowing operations on the Sisters…
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Global coalition led by OSU scientists warns of escalating climate crisis, urges ‘decisive action’ as UN summit nears
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An international coalition led by Oregon State University scientists concludes in its annual report published…
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Deschutes County under another DEQ air quality advisory as wildfire smoke keeps spreading across region
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued another air quality advisory Wednesday for Deschutes County due to…
Continue ReadingBiden moves to replace all lead pipes within the next decade
By Betsy Klein, CNN Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) — President Joe Biden took a major step toward eliminating the national scourge of lead pipes,…
Continue Reading‘Truthfully, only a fool would stay.’ Floridians head inland as Hurricane Milton’s fury nears
By Paul P. Murphy and Michelle Krupa, CNN Anna Maria Island, Florida (CNN) — Carol Whitmore couldn’t pack her big SUV to leave this barrier…
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Bend’s Epic Aircraft E1000 GX plane makes ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ finalists; you can vote until Oct. 18
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a third round of voting, only two products now remain in OBI’s second annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon…
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