Meet Oregon’s 19 new state legislators
The Oregon House will get its first Japanese American representative after Multnomah and Washington county commissioners voted to appoint Bethany…
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Wyden presses federal regulators to fix error that has cost St. Charles Health System $6 million
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged federal health regulators Friday to fix their mistake that he said has unfairly cost St. Charles Health System $6…
Continue ReadingTikTok is set to be banned Sunday. Here’s what it means for you
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — The clock is ticking down on TikTok in America. A law that requires TikTok to find a new, non-Chinese…
Continue ReadingFederal budget deficit expected to soar to $2.7 trillion in 2035, highlighting pressure on GOP
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — As congressional Republicans struggle to keep deficits in check while extending their sweeping 2017 tax cuts, the…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the Supreme Court’s TikTok decision and what it may mean for the First Amendment
By John Fritze, Devan Cole and Clare Duffy, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s remarkably speedy decision Friday to allow a controversial ban on…
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ODOT approves 28 new Safe Routes to School projects; several planned in Central Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Transportation Commission invested at its Thursday meeting in new sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, curb ramps, and…
Continue ReadingNew insurance rules mean homeowners throughout California are likely to pay more after fires
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — A recent rule change could cause insurance premiums to spike for homeowners across California, as the…
Continue ReadingTrump’s inauguration to be moved indoors
By Kate Sullivan, Alayna Treene, Kaitlan Collins and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be moved…
Continue ReadingBiden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle as he pushes through final executive actions
By Betsy Klein and Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden announced a major opinion Friday that the Equal Rights Amendment…
Continue ReadingStephen King wants the Oscars canceled in light of the Los Angeles wildfires
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Stephen King is not only declining to vote for this years Academy Awards nominees, but he doesn’t believe…
Continue ReadingOzempic and Wegovy selected for next round of Medicare drug price negotiations
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Ozempic and Wegovy, the blockbuster but costly GLP-1 drugs often used for weight loss, are among the 15 medications…
Continue ReadingCapital One says a ‘technical issue’ is affecting some customers’ ability to get money
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Problems with a third-party vendor that Capital One uses are affecting some bank customers’ ability…
Continue ReadingBiden commutes sentences for nearly 2,500 non-violent drug offenders convicted on crack cocaine-related charges
By Samantha Waldenberg, Alejandra Jaramillo and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is granting clemency for nearly 2,500…
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Round One of the Big Game Fan Challenge
Matchup #1: Chargers Fans Face OffFirst, we have two die-hard Chargers fans who proudly claim to be among the biggest Bolts supporters in all of…
Continue ReadingAs US TikTok users move to RedNote, some are encountering Chinese-style censorship for the first time
By Eric Cheung Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, has been hiring for a surprising position in…
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Oregon DMV launches express kiosks at nine Fred Meyer stores, including Bend’s
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services said Thursday it has launched self-service express kiosks in Fred Meyer stores in…
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Redmond Area Park and Rec project vendor hit by imposter who stole nearly $500K; only one-third recovered so far
(Update: adding video from 4PM broadcast) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District revealed this week that someone…
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Pahlisch Homes drops appeal of Bend’s new tree preservation rules; both developer and city speak of ‘balance’ going forward
Pahlisch Homes, one of the region’s largest developers, said Thursday it has dropped its state appeal of the city of Bend’s revised tree preservation…
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City of Bend’s housing efforts celebrated at second day of Western Governors’ Housing Workshop
Day 2 of the Western Governors’ Association housing workshop kicked off Thursday morning, focusing on infrastructure and homeownership.…
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Deschutes National Forest to close nearly 35,000 acres south of Bend for a year-plus of prescribed burns, thinning
The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it will temporarily close the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area south of Bend,…
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