Americans’ debt is growing — but so are incomes
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Americans are continuing to pile on debt at record levels — but for many households, those IOUs are completely…
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Spirit Airlines shares plunge on bankruptcy speculation
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Spirit Airlines’ shares plunged more than 50% in early trading Wednesday, following a report that it…
Continue ReadingFBI arrests alleged leaker of US intelligence documents related to Israel’s attack plans against Iran
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has charged a man for allegedly leaking highly classified US…
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Oregon task force finds ways to prevent patients from boarding in hospitals
Across a sprawling system of nearly 60 acute-care hospitals, Oregonians take up beds they do not need while other patients board in emergency rooms…
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Redmond city councilors hear range of public opinions about possible fireworks ban
The Redmond City Council heard a variety of public opinions Tuesday evening on whether to ban the private use of fireworks within the city limits,…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, Habitat for Humanity partner on affordable homes for district workers by Silver Rail Elementary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Qualifying employees of Bend-La Pine Schools will be eligible for affordable home ownership in a planned housing development…
Continue ReadingElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ in Trump administration
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Tami Luhby, Aaron Pellish and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Elon Musk…
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Eugene man pleads guilty to three federal hate crimes for defacing synagogue several times
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Eugene man pleaded guilty to three federal hate crimes Tuesday for defacing a Eugene synagogue on multiple occasions,…
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Bend-La Pine School Board appoints La Pine resident, retired community college president to fill board vacancy
Ross Tomlin, a retired community college president who lives in La Pine, was appointed Tuesday night to fill a vacancy on the Bend-La Pine Schools…
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Samson Garner’s trial in Smith Rock mass shooting plot delayed to next August, at defense attorneys’ request
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The trial of a Portland man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event last year has been delayed until…
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C.O. firearms instructors report an increase in female customers, point toward political climate
(Update: Adding video, comments from gun instructors) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)— Gun owners and instructors across Central Oregon are reporting an…
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‘Makes me emotional’: All-school assembly honors C.O. veterans at Bend’s High Lakes Elementary
Bend’s High Lakes Elementary held an all-school assembly and recognition ceremony in their gym Tuesday in honor of Veterans…
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‘They’re my brothers’: La Pine HS students, staff honor veterans with recognition assembly and brunch
More schools around Central Oregon honored the area’s veterans with special gatherings on Tuesday, including La Pine High…
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Bend state-county offices evacuated, area cleared due to suspicious package outside DHS; turns out to be hygiene products
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched around noon Tuesday to state and county offices at 1300 NW Wall Street on a report of a…
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Oregon State Police release name of Redmond motorcyclist killed in Highway 20 head-on crash
Oregon State Police on Tuesday released the identity of a 67-year-old Redmond man who was killed last week in the head-on collision of his motorcycle…
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Winter weather forecast will bring earlier closure than planned for Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to this week’s winter weather forecast, the Deschutes County Road Department will close Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina…
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High Desert Food and Farm Alliance receives three-year $522K USDA grant to assist new farmers and ranchers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The US Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of $23.7 million for 46 projects as part of its Beginning…
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Oregon’s state geologist looks to volcanic rock to store carbon dioxide – a novel tool to fight climate change
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Layers of volcanic rock in Eastern Oregon, the Willamette Valley and the Columbia…
Continue ReadingTrump picks Mike Huckabee to serve as US ambassador to Israel
By Kit Maher and Kevin Liptak, CNN Washington (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov.…
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Oregon House Republican leader Helfrich won’t seek reelection to post
By Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. Jeff Helfrich has announced that he will not seek reelection as minority…
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