Gaza ceasefire hits expiration date with Israel and Hamas split on way forward
By Ibrahim Dahman, Tim Lister, Tamar Michaelis, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — The first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, under…
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Zelensky says Trump’s backing is ‘crucial’ after US president berated him at White House
By Catherine Nicholls and Svitlana Vlasova, CNN London (CNN) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says US support is “crucial” a day…
Continue ReadingAuthor Ibram X. Kendi on DEI, America’s ‘progression of racism’ and his new book on Malcolm X
By John Blake, CNN (CNN) — In his brief and tumultuous life, Malcolm X took on so many identities that it can be hard to know which version…
Continue ReadingWould Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprises
By Christopher Lamb, CNN Rome (CNN) — When Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in 600 years it sent shockwaves through the Catholic…
Continue ReadingMissouri bill would offer $1,000 to help turn in undocumented immigrants
By Omar Jimenez and Rachel Clarke, CNN Jefferson City, Missouri (CNN) — A bill before the Missouri State Senate would introduce $1,000 rewards…
Continue ReadingKurdish militia declares ceasefire following leader’s call to end five-decade insurgency with Turkey
By Eyad Kourdi, Lucas Lilieholm and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militia on Saturday declared an immediate…
Continue ReadingWestern allies rally around Zelensky after Trump spat deepens rift with Europe
By Edward Szekeres, CNN (CNN) — Western leaders scrambled to back Ukraine after Friday’s acrimonious meeting between Donald Trump and…
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Bend bank prevents scam targeting customer – but scammer calls in bomb threat, prompting evacuation
An attempt to scam a First Interstate Bank customer out of his money was thwarted Friday afternoon by workers at a northeast Bend branch — but the…
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Dechutes County courts are seeking volunteers to serve as mediators in small claims, landlord-tenant cases
The Deschutes County Circuit Court is recruiting volunteers to work as mediators in small claims and landlord-tenant…
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NOAA layoffs could affect National Weather Service forecast offices, such as Pendleton
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It appears that President Trump’s goal of dramatically reducing the federal workforce is now hitting NOAA, the National…
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Mardi Gras, Bend-style: Friday marks Day One of first-ever Bendi Gras
(Update: Adding video, comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Friday marked the first day of Bendi Gras, bringing Mardi Gras to the High…
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US Bureau of Reclamation office in Bend to close, according to DOGE cuts list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Trump’s goal to dramatically reduce the federal government has now hit the Bureau of Reclamation, as DOGE announced…
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Marion County DA releases details of fatal officer-involved shooting, says wanted Salem man had knife, threatening note
The Marion County District Attorney’s Office has released details of a fatal officer-involved shooting on Thursday at the Army Aviation Training…
Continue ReadingSocial Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000…
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Prineville Police, others across state plan speed enforcement blitz throughout March
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Saturday, March 1st and extending through Monday, March 31st, the Prineville Police Department, along with other…
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Senator Wyden to hold online town hall during President Trump’s address to Congress
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden announced Friday he will co-host a live online town hall Tuesday night with People’s Town Hall to offer…
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Black History Month: The Honorable Judge Raymond Dean Crutchley
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Born and raised in Jamaica by his grandmother, Deschutes County Circuit Judge Raymond Dean Crutchley immigrated to New York at…
Continue ReadingFriends of Gene Hackman and wife say couple were ‘alive and well’ in recent meeting
CNN By Karina Tsui and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — As authorities investigate the causes of deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his…
Continue ReadingLuigi Mangione’s attorney says some evidence in Pennsylvania probe should be tossed because of an illegal search
By Kara Scannell and Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — A lawyer for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last…
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Community Conversations: School of Ranch teaches hands-on homesteading skills
Lynsey Harris is joined by Executive Director Mark Gross to explore how the School of Ranch is offering hands-on education in ranching, homesteading,…
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