Kennedy family brushes off RFK Jr.’s campaign as they endorse Biden
By Kevin Liptak and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden received the formal endorsement of more than a dozen members of the…
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Visit Central Oregon awards $450,000 to 15 tourism-related projects through Central Oregon Future Fund
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Central Oregon announced Thursday that 15 recipients will be awarded a total of $450,000 in grant money as part of…
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Three COCC students selected for All-Oregon Academic Team
Central Oregon Community College announced that students Anthony Alegria, Kris Kent and Jordan Taylor have been selected to represent the school on…
Continue ReadingTrader Joe’s recalls basil linked to Salmonella infections
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Trader Joe’s recalled its Infinite Herbs organic basil on Wednesday after the product was linked to a dozen…
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US Department of Justice creates carjacking task forces in Oregon, 10 other districts across nation
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The Justice Department announced Thursday that 11 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, including the District of Oregon, have now…
Continue ReadingMortgage rates surge past 7%, reaching highest level since November
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Mortgage rates soared this week, breaching the key 7% threshold and extending America’s housing…
Continue ReadingStarbucks is giving its plastic cups a makeover
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The next time you order an iced coffee from Starbucks, it might not look that different — but…
Continue ReadingUS homes sales dropped last month as March prices reached a record high
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Sales of previously owned homes in the United States fell in March as home prices climbed and mortgage…
Continue ReadingUS slaps new sanctions on Iran’s drone program as Israel considers response to weekend attack
By Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — The United States slapped new sanctions Thursday on 16 people and two entities associated with Iran’s…
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Harrowing memories, hope for the future: Bend for Ukraine group assists local refugees of the Russian invasion
Wednesday evening marked Bend for Ukraine’s inaugural mobile resources market event, held in the Lewis and Clark Room at 1300 Wall Street…
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Oregon adds 1,400 jobs in March, 2,800 in February; jobless rate holds steady at 4.2%
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In March, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,400 jobs, following a revised gain of 2,800 jobs…
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Deschutes River Woods drug raid brings arrest of couple accused of mailing black-market marijuana to the East Coast
Central Oregon drug agents raided a couple’s home in Deschutes River Woods south of Bend Wednesday morning, seized marijuana plants and processed…
Continue ReadingIndonesia issues tsunami alert after volcano erupts on remote island
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Indonesian authorities on Wednesday ordered hundreds of villagers to evacuate following multiple eruptions of…
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Ranch owner east of Bend surrenders 15 horses seized by DCSO, faces 16 charges in animal neglect case
A more than month-long animal neglect investigation at a ranch east of Bend led to the seizure of 15 surrendered horses and felony and misdemeanor…
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Deschutes County commission candidate Brian Huntamer decides to stay in race after learning ballots already being cast
Brian Huntamer, one of the four candidates who filed to run for Deschutes County commissioner Position 2, said Wednesday has decided not to withdraw…
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‘Repair the harm:’ Deschutes County DA’s Office concludes inaugural three-day Oregon Restorative Justice workshop
The Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office hosted a three-day “Expanding Restorative Justice in Oregon” workshop that concluded Wednesday, in…
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Deschutes County seeks nearly $1 million in state funding to launch M110 drug-offense deflection programs
Deschutes County commissioners got an update Wednesday and approved seeking the first portion of funds to set up the new drug-offense “deflection”…
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Prineville man identified by SW Washington medical examiner as carjacking suspect shot, killed by deputies
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KTVZ) – A Prineville man was identified Wednesday as a suspect shot and killed by southwest Washington sheriff’s deputies after…
Continue Reading11-year-old’s beach find was likely largest known marine reptile to swim Earth’s oceans, scientists say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A massive jawbone found by a father-daughter fossil-collecting duo on a beach in Somerset along the English…
Continue ReadingMaui wildfire report: Officials declined extra help before a deadly inferno engulfed Lahaina, killing more than 100 people
By Holly Yan, Emma Tucker, Sara Smart and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A new report on the disastrous Maui infernos that left 101 people dead…
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