How to limit PFAS in your drinking water and food, according to experts
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalized stringent new regulations on levels of six perfluoroalkyl…
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With inflation back up, the long-predicted storm clouds in the economy may actually be forming
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — Progress on inflation is moving in the wrong direction. The latest Consumer Price Index, released…
Continue ReadingStubbornly high US inflation grew stronger than expected in March
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Surging gas prices and sky-high mortgages and rent sent inflation rising more than expected in March, adding…
Continue ReadingInternet price hikes for low-income Americans could begin in May as federal funds run dry, FCC says
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The US government says that next month it can only pay about half of what low-income Americans are eligible for…
Continue ReadingThe US Postal Service wants to hike stamp prices again in July. Here’s how much you’ll pay
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Stamp prices are set to increase — again. The US Postal Service filed a notice with its regulators…
Continue ReadingChina’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties
By Nectar Gan and Wayne Chang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping held rare talks on Wednesday with a former president of Taiwan…
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City of Bend plans to tear down Firerock Footbridge and staircase, may rebuild staircase amid neighbor criticism
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â The Firerock Footbridge over the Deschutes River and the adjoining staircase, located in the Rimrock Village East neighborhood,…
Continue ReadingGen Z is less happy than the rest of us. Here is what would make a difference
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Gen Z is having a harder time than previous generations did at their age, according to new research. But the…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Washington football player arrested, charged with raping 2 women
SEATTLE (AP) — A University of Washington football player has been arrested and charged with raping two women in Seattle, and court documents say…
Continue ReadingMissouri executes Brian Dorsey for 2006 double murder after mercy bid backed by 72 correctional officers
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — The state of Missouri on Tuesday executed Brian Dorsey for the 2006 murders of his cousin, Sarah Bonnie, and her…
Continue ReadingWarning light prompts Boeing 737 to make emergency landing in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — An Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8 landed safely in Idaho after experiencing an in-flight emergency Tuesday when pilots received a…
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Federal land transfer to Oregon that’s over 150 years overdue – since statehood – could finally be finished soon
If you look at an open piece of land anywhere in Oregon, be it scenic or mundane, and can’t tell whether it’s public or private – and if it’s…
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Bend-La Pine School Board Chair Melissa Barnes Dholakia announces resignation to seek deputy superintendent job
The Bend-La Pine School Board is seeking applications to fill a vacant seat, the at-large Zone 6 position, following the resignation of Board Chair…
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Prineville-Crook County Chamber starts new discount program to encourage Central Oregon visitors, more tourism
The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new discount program in a bid to draw tourists in from Bend and other Central Oregon…
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Homeless Leadership Coalition’s preliminary numbers for yearly Point in Time Count present mixed picture
Preliminary results are in from the region’s Point in Time Count, showing how many homeless people live on Central Oregon streets, in the woods…
Continue ReadingA whistleblower claims that Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is flawed. The FAA is investigating
By Gregory Wallace and Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities say they’re investigating Boeing after a whistleblower repeatedly raised…
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Culver HS teen, active athlete killed in weekend single-car crash; special tributes planned by softball team
A 17-year-old Culver High School student and active athlete was killed early Sunday morning when her car left Eureka Lane north of Culver and…
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City of Bend offering turf-removal rebates of up to $3,000, to convert lawns to a low-water use landscape
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend announced Tuesday that its water customers can now receive a Turf Removal Rebate to convert lawns into a…
Continue ReadingAppeals judge denies Trump’s request to delay start of hush money trial so he can challenge gag order
By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeremy Herb, CNN New York (CNN) — An appeals court judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s…
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Bend Municipal Airport receives $315,000 federal grant for taxi lane project, one of five grants around state
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday that airports in Lake, Columbia, Deschutes, Linn and Wasco counties have…
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