Thai man arrested for alleged smuggling of two baby orangutans
By Kocha Olarn and Chris Lau, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Police in Thailand have arrested a man on suspicion of wildlife trafficking after…
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5 things to know for May 16: Severe weather, Transit strike, Birthright citizenship, Fluoride ban, UntitedHealth group
CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — CNN will televise the penultimate performance of “Good Night, and Good Luck” live on June 7. The Broadway…
Continue ReadingNYU withholds diploma from student who denounced war in Gaza during graduation speech
By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New York University said it is withholding the diploma of a student who condemned “genocide” in Gaza while…
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Pilot Butte 8th graders show off their capstone projects at PBMS ‘Showcase extravaganza’
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Pilot Butte Middle School held a showcase extravaganza. It was a night showcasing capstone projects by the eighth graders. They…
Continue ReadingVeteran air-traffic controller speaks out about staffing and tech problems amid blackouts and delays at Newark airport
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A veteran air-traffic controller at the facility that handles flights in and out of Newark Liberty International…
Continue ReadingConstruction tycoon among 17 wanted in Thailand over deadly tower collapse
Story by Reuters Bangkok, Thailand (Reuters) — A Thai court has issued arrest warrants for 17 people including a high-profile construction…
Continue ReadingAmerican basketball player arrested in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling, could face death penalty
Story by the Associated Press Jakarta, Indonesia (AP) — An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested for allegedly…
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Off-leash dogs chase six deer away from SW Bend front yard, much to residents’ frustration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doorbell cameras can catch wonderful scenes of nature and life – but sometimes, they can also record a very frustrating, even…
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Whatever floats your boat: Trinity Lutheran sixth-graders make a splash at Cardboard Boat Regatta
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sixth-graders in the science class of Trinity Lutheran Middle School teacher Alisa Jeffries enjoyed a different sort of test…
Continue ReadingTrump and Abu Dhabi ink partnership to build massive AI data center complex in UAE
By Clare Duffy, CNN (CNN) — The United States and United Arab Emirates will partner to build a massive data center complex in Abu Dhabi to…
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Deschutes National Forest, partners conduct over 250 acres of prescribed burns near La Pine, Crescent and Sisters
The Deschutes National Forest was conducting more than 250 acres of prescribed burn operations Thursday on the Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent and Sisters…
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Problem Solvers: After historic 2024 wildfires, Central Oregon ramps up “Firewise” community preparedness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon experienced its most severe wildfire season on record in 2024, with an estimated 1.9 million acres of forest and grassland…
Continue ReadingAt least 13 people injured as car drives into crowd outside FC Barcelona-Espanyol match. Police say it’s ‘accidental’
By Max Saltman, Pau Mosquera and Jorge Venegas, CNN (CNN) — At least 13 people were injured when a car drove into a crowd outside a stadium in…
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COCC finds new funding source to replace cut federal grant for rural arts-focused summer camps
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recently canceled $10,000 federal grant awarded to Central Oregon Community College’s rural youth camps from the National…
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Big milestone: Mid Oregon Credit Union surpasses 50,000 members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, has reached a significant milestone:…
Continue ReadingSupercharged seaweed, condo cracks, inside a company in crisis: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A Texas mother is accused of buying ammunition and tactical gear for her son, despite repeated…
Continue ReadingA day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years
By Clare Sebastian, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — After five days of confusion over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for direct talks with…
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Planning is underway for the city of Sisters’ newest park; open house coming up
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is working with consultant NV5 on the development of a Master Plan for Northwest Park, located near the…
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Deschutes County now offers free household hazardous waste disposal 2 days a week at Bend’s Knott Landfill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Solid Waste Department has expanded its household hazardous waste disposal options at Knott Landfill in…
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Medford man arrested and charged after driving into medical office building
(Update: Adding video) MEDFORD, Ore. (KOBI) – The Medford Police Department announced charges will be filed nearly a week after a truck…
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