Disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges
By Mark Morales, Jack Forrest and Devan Cole, CNN Central Islip, New York (CNN) — Former Republican Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday…
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Back-to-school time means more driver caution in school zones; speed limits to begin again in coming weeks
With summer break coming to a close in the next few weeks for schools in Bend and across the High Desert, the city is reminding folks of the…
Continue ReadingJudge shuts down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use dismissal of Trump’s documents case to get his own tax case dismissed
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge Monday shut down Hunter Biden’s attempt to use the controversial ruling that ended Donald…
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Still two weeks left in Mid Oregon Credit Union’s annual, month-long ‘Supplies 4 Schools’ fundraiser
Hundreds of Central Oregon students won’t have to worry about getting supplies for the new school year. Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership…
Continue ReadingParents of Texas high school shooter found not liable for negligence in civil trial
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A Texas jury found the parents of a school shooter not liable for negligence on Monday in a civil trial brought in…
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Bend man arraigned on attempted murder charge in baseball-bat attack on roommate; new details of crime revealed
A Bend man who police said called 911 early Sunday to report he’d struck his roommate in the head with a baseball bat was arraigned on attempted…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to murder in fatal May attack on homeless man; trial date awaits OSP toxicology results
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 31-year-old Bend man, Brian Lee Wynn, pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder in the late-May killing of another…
Continue ReadingUS concludes Iran is behind hacking attempts targeting Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns
By Evan Perez, Sean Lyngaas and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The US government has concluded the Iranian government is behind the hack and leak…
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SW Bend resident awakens to crackle and glow, flees with dog from $100,000 house fire caused by discarded cigarette
A southwest Bend resident awakened to the sound of crackling, saw an orange glow outside and escaped with her dog from a house fire early Monday that…
Continue ReadingTalk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88
CNN By Sara Sidner and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Phil Donahue, who flipped the script for daytime television by tackling controversial issues in…
Continue ReadingHarris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation is slowly moving back to what’s considered a more sustainable pace, but for many Americans, it’s…
Continue ReadingConnecticut declares state of emergency after 2 killed and ‘hundreds’ evacuated during flash flooding
WFSB, CNN By Lauren Mascarenhas, Caroll Alvarado and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — The governor of Connecticut declared a state of emergency…
Continue Reading7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — The Canadian owner of Circle K convenience stores has made a bid to buy 7-Eleven in what would be the…
Continue ReadingGOP-led committees release Biden impeachment report without formally recommending the House move forward with impeachment
By Annie Grayer, Clare Foran, Marshall Cohen and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) — The trio of Republican-led committees leading the…
Continue ReadingBiden, a president in transition, will argue for Harris as he passes the Democratic torch
By Kayla Tausche, Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden has prepared for major speeches throughout his presidency…
Continue ReadingBlinken says Israel has agreed to US proposal to close remaining gaps on ceasefire deal and calls on Hamas to do the same
By Jennifer Hansler, Alex Marquardt and Michael Conte, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that…
Continue Reading‘Oregon Rebate’: Measure 118, to provide $1,600 to every Oregonian, makes Nov. ballot, draws business, political foes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — A controversial measure that would put more money in the pockets of Oregonians will be on the ballot in November,…
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Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Thousands of activists are expected to converge on Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, hoping…
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The 2024 Democratic Party platform features a lot of Joe Biden, and a lot of Donald Trump
By Ethan Cohen and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The Democratic Party’s proposed platform, released Sunday on the eve of the Chicago convention,…
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Oregon Health Authority seeks public comment on proposed changes to state’s ‘crisis care’ guidance
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority said Friday it is seeking input from the public on changes to the state’s crisis care…
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