Central Oregon’s jobless rates rose a bit last month, but so did March job numbers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continue to increase in Central Oregon, with slight increases in all three Central…
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Early test results show pasteurized milk with traces of H5N1 virus isn’t infectious, FDA says
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Early tests of pasteurized milk – purchased at grocery stores in areas with cows that have tested positive for…
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‘We are not a battleground state’: Donald Trump did not submit a statement for the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet
(Update: Adding video, comments from Republican supporters and election analyst) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- With the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlets expected to hit…
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‘I don’t think anybody is in this for the money’: Bend’s mayor, councilors may get sizable pay raises, after next election
 A pay raise may be on the way for future Bend mayors and city councilors, although as state law directs, they would not take effect until after…
Continue ReadingTennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers, school staff to be armed
CNN, WZTV, WTVF, TN HOUSE By Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — State legislators in Tennessee passed a bill Tuesday allowing teachers and school staff…
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Ex-police officer wanted in 2 killings and kidnapping shoots, kills self in Oregon, police say
By MARK THIESSEN and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A former Washington state police officer wanted after killing two people,…
Continue ReadingSenate passes $95 billion package sending aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delay
By Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Senate on Tuesday passed a long-delayed $95 billion package with wide bipartisan…
Continue ReadingSantos ends congressional bid for New York’s 1st District
By Rashard Rose and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Former New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House and is facing…
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Officials identify Idaho man who was killed by police after fatal shooting of deputy
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials have released the name of the Idaho man who was killed last weekend after being identified as the suspect in the…
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Fire destroys La Pine garage-shop, spreads to home, vehicles, trees and brush; three dogs perish, one escapes
A fire that destroyed a La Pine detached garage-shop Monday afternoon spread to a nearby home, as well as several vehicles, trees and brush before…
Continue ReadingUnprecedented images reveal jaw-dropping features of Jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Close flybys of Io, one of Jupiter’s moons and the most volcanically active world in our solar system, have…
Continue ReadingFTC votes to ban most employers from using noncompete clauses. But legal challenge is expected
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday voted to ban for-profit US employers from making employees sign…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from Day 6 of the Donald Trump criminal hush money trial
By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN New York (CNN) — Judge Juan Merchan appeared poised on Tuesday to sanction Donald…
Continue ReadingMillions more salaried workers will be eligible for overtime pay under final Biden administration rule
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Millions of salaried workers will soon qualify for overtime pay under a final rule released by the US Department of…
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One day Neil Young, the next Megadeth: Summer concert dates still filling up at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s summer concert announcements by Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Live Nation already show quite the contrast,…
Continue ReadingJustice Department reaches $139 million settlement over FBI failures in investigation of Nassar gymnastics abuse claims
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 victims of disgraced…
Continue ReadingColumbia University sets midnight deadline for talks to dismantle protest encampment
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Kelly McCleary and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced Tuesday evening that…
Continue ReadingUS new home sales surged in March despite elevated mortgage rates
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Sales of newly built single-family homes in the United States soared in March despite mortgage rates…
Continue ReadingTesla’s earnings plunge, but the company promises cheaper car model
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla reported its first quarter adjusted earnings plunged 48%, falling short of lowered Wall Street…
Continue ReadingBaltimore files legal claim against owner and operator of cargo ship that rammed bridge
By Jillian Sykes, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Baltimore filed a legal claim on Monday against the owner and manager of the ship that crashed into…
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