Significant pay raise approved for Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg
In a unanimous decision earlier this year, the Deschutes Public Library Board approved a nearly 20% pay increase for library Director Todd…
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Julian Assange can appeal extradition to the US, UK court rules
By Lauren Kent, Jack Guy, Claudia Rebaza and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — London’s High Court has ruled that Julian Assange has…
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Gov. Kotek signs bills to address housing, homelessness crises; C.O. lawmakers tout funds coming to region
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek hosted a signing ceremony Monday for a package of bills the Oregon Legislature passed during the 2024…
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Bend man arrested on drugged driving, manslaughter charges in fatal SUV-motorcycle crash; victim identified
A 46-year-old Bend man was arrested on drugged and reckless driving and manslaughter charges Thursday after police said he made an illegal left turn…
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City of Redmond invites community to next week’s groundbreaking for $49 million Public Safety Facility
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is inviting the community to the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new Public Safety Facility,…
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‘Not the normal thing to see out there’: Bend hit-and-run leads to traffic stop, China Hat chase, DUII suspect’s arrest
A hit-and-run crash through a fence at Pilot Butte State Park Sunday night led to a traffic stop on Bend’s south end and a pursuit of the suspected…
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The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and…
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Deschutes County reminds voters: Register with a political party by April 30 to see presidential candidates on primary ballot
Central Oregon voters wanting to cast their ballot in the May 21 primary election for a party’s presidential nominees and other partisan positions…
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Better, but: Jefferson County declares drought emergency for fifth straight year, seeks state declaration
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Jefferson County commissioners on Wednesday declared a local drought disaster and began the process of seeking a state…
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S. Oregon online child exploitation undercover operation leads to six ‘cyber-predator’ arrests, including Redmond man
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — A southern Oregon police task force’s month-long undercover operation to identify adults victimizing children online has led…
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Downtown Redmond stabbing that prompted manhunt, ‘shelter in place’ alert was self-inflicted, police determine
A downtown Redmond stabbing last week that prompted a “shelter in place” alert and heavy police presence in the area has been determined by…
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Gunning for girls: New OSU study links rise in women’s gun ownership to more targeted advertising
Bola Gbadebo speaks with Redmond firearms training business, OSU professors tracking the changes CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gun manufacturers are…
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Oregon Senate passes amended bill that would keep Oregon on standard time — if Washington, California agree
SALEM, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate passed an amended bill Monday that would keep the state on standard time, if the whole West Coast does…
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Sheltered from the storm: Shepherd’s House Ministries, church partner for more room to escape bitter cold
Central Oregon’s recent winter storm had some people living on the streets dealing with frostbite and other issues, but area shelters worked with…
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King Charles III has cancer and will step back from public duties
By Rob Picheta, Max Foster and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will…
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FBI director warns that Chinese hackers are preparing to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure
CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday warned that Chinese hackers are preparing to…
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Blinken calls sexual violence inflicted by Hamas ‘beyond anything I’ve seen’
By Jack Forrest and Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday forcefully condemned sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas…
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Bend man arrested on luring, other charges allegedly tried to meet ’16-year-old’ who was undercover officer
The latest effort by Bend police posing as teens online to find adults trying to lure minors for sex through social media and dating sites led to…
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Climate summit host UAE planned to use the event to make oil deals, leaked notes suggest
By Angela Dewan and Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — The United Arab Emirates’ team organizing the COP28 climate talks that begin this week was planning…
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Oregon Army National Guard helicopter crew rescues 2 people stranded in snow, whiteout near Mount Jefferson
An Oregon Army National Guard helicopter crew helped Marion County Sheriff’s Office searchers rescue a mountain biker and a hiker stranded Thursday…
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