Harris leans into populism with proposal for middle-class and lower-income tax relief
By Tami Luhby, Ebony Davis and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday unveiled a populist economic agenda, proposing…
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Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets, tenders over possible metal contamination
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders because of the…
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‘The problem is big in Deschutes County’: DA targets organized retail thefts, says it’s often underreported
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels is trying to prevent those dramatic organized retail thefts going viral on social media from…
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Redmond Police make 101 traffic stops in a day on Highway 97 near SW Evergreen Avenue, issue tickets for 32 violations
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, August 8, Redmond Police patrol and traffic officers conducted 101 traffic stops on Highway 97, near the SW…
Continue ReadingOldest first-time panda mom gives birth to twins
CNN By Kathleen Magramo, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A giant panda has given birth to twins after more than a decade of trying to mate successfully,…
Continue ReadingWith cases rising, FDA authorizes first over-the-counter home syphilis test
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration authorized the first at-home over-the-counter test for syphilis Friday.…
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Oregon DEQ extends Deschutes County air quality advisory until at least Monday due to wildfire smoke
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued another air quality advisory for Deschutes, Klamath and Lake counties on…
Continue ReadingUS and allies push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire to be reached next week after presenting fresh proposal to warring sides
By Rob Picheta, Mostafa Salem, Alex Marquardt, Ben Wedeman and Jeremy Diamond, CNN (CNN) — International mediators are making an urgent push…
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Booking a greener future: Bend-La Pine Schools, Republic Services partner to recycle thousands of old textbooks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools recently adopted the Really Great Reading Curriculum, marking the first new elementary curriculum since the…
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Camp Fire C. Oregon plans after-school program expansion to Sunriver-Three Rivers, now ‘urgently hiring’ staff
An after -chool program is looking to expand into Sunriver, but is in need of staff. The nonprofit Camp Fire Central Oregon recently announced a…
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‘We’re all people that are trying to make the best place’: Community, city leaders, staff gather for 2nd Bend CityFest
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler spoke at the second annual CityFest Thursday evening, giving a State of the City address to highlight the successes of the…
Continue ReadingWoman charged in alleged scheme to steal Elvis Presley’s Graceland
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand (CNN) — The Justice Department announced charges Friday against a Missouri woman who allegedly tried to…
Continue ReadingChicago preps as Democrats descend for convention
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Protective fencing is up, street closures are beginning and local and federal law enforcement officials say…
Continue ReadingHow doctors and a ‘Ketamine Queen’ took advantage of Matthew Perry and played a role in his death, according to prosecutors
By Holly Yan and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — A cadre of people linked to Matthew Perry – including doctors and North Hollywood’s alleged…
Continue ReadingWhat voters need to know about Harris’ and Trump’s economic policy proposals
By Katie Lobosco and Tami Luhby, CNN Washington (CNN) — Locked in a tight race for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris and former…
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Wrong-way DUII driver charged after crashing into semi on Highway 97 south of Sunriver; four drivers go to hospital
A wrong-way driver on Highway 97 south of Sunriver late Thursday afternoon crashed into an oncoming semi-truck, causing a five-car collision that…
Continue ReadingJapan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo
By Jessie Yeung, Taylor Ward and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of thousands of people are being advised to evacuate in parts of…
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Senator Wyden, colleagues urge DOJ to protect election workers in upcoming election
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday that he and Senate colleagues are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to take further action…
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Wyden cheers lower drug prices for seniors through Medicare negotiations
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., celebrated Thursday’s announcement by the Biden-Harris administration of lower…
Continue ReadingIsraeli settlers attack West Bank village, drawing condemnation from top officials
By Kareem Khadder, Eyad Kourdi, Benjamin Brown and Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — An assault by dozens of Israeli settlers has devastated a…
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