E-scooters were supposed to fix travel in Rome. Then they became a major problem
CNN Barbie Latza Nadeau with Hada Messia, CNN Rome, the eternal city, has been invaded, conquered and pillaged countless times since its founding…
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Bend’s Whitewater Park surf wave reopens, 7 weeks after tragedy prompted closure
Bend’s Whitewater Park surf wave reopened Saturday, seven weeks after a 17-year-old surfer became trapped and died. There’s now a helmet and…
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Bend’s Juneteenth Celebration brings people together to learn about history
The second annual Juneteenth Celebration started Saturday morning at Bend’s Drake Park. The newly recognized state and federal holiday marks the…
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Racers from ages 3 to 89 participate in 26th annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival
The first full day of the 26th annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival took place Saturday morning, at its new Bend location. The activity was…
Continue ReadingGet ready for triple-digit temperatures again, as massive heat dome engulfs the US
CNN By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist More than 25 million people in over a dozen states are under heat alerts Saturday. From the northern…
Continue ReadingMark Shields, political analyst on CNN and PBS ‘NewsHour,’ dies at 85
CNN By Brian Stelter and Nicole Goodkind, CNN Mark Shields, the political sage and longtime analyst for CNN and PBS, died Saturday morning at the age…
Continue ReadingGet ready for triple-digit temperatures again, as massive heat dome engulfs the US
CNN By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist More than 25 million people in over a dozen states are under heat alerts Saturday. From the northern…
Continue ReadingBiden is ‘fine’ after falling off his bike in Delaware, White House says
CNN By Jasmine Wright, CNN President Joe Biden is “fine,” after falling off his bike Saturday during a ride in a state park near his home…
Continue ReadingProduction team with ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ arrested in House building
CNN By Oliver Darcy and Adrienne Winston, CNN Members of a production team for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” were arrested earlier…
Continue ReadingThe Southwest’s unchecked thirst for Colorado River water could prove devastating upstream
CNN, KPIX By Bill Weir, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Among those who love to chase trout with flies made of feathers, just the mention of a…
Continue ReadingA Philadelphia firefighter died in a building that collapsed after a fire, and 5 other people rescued
CNN, WPVI By Jason Hanna and Rebekah Riess, CNN A Philadelphia firefighter died early Saturday, when a building collapsed soon after a fire there was…
Continue ReadingJuneteenth by the Numbers 2022
CNN By Toby Lyles, CNN Editorial Research Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. African Americans and others mark the…
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Pet Pals: Hairless guinea pig pair needs a loving home
They might need little guinea pig sweaters too! They’re waiting at the Humane Society of Central…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Inside Space Force boot camp with recruits to US military’s newest branch
CNN By Kristin Fisher, CNN The US Space Force has hit a critical milestone: dedicated basic training for its early recruits. As dawn breaks on Day 38…
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100 flower baskets now in place, beautifying downtown Bend
The Downtown Bend Business Association hung 100 flower baskets around downtown Friday morning. Staff, volunteers, business owners, and Bend Mayor…
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Bend Whitewater Park ‘surf wave’ set to reopen Saturday with changes, new signs in place
With structural and policy changes and a dozen new signs in place, the surfing wave at the Bend Whitewater Park – closed after a teen surfer’s fatal…
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New addition to Downtown Bend: a Korean restaurant, serving lunch and dinner
A new Korean restaurant has opened in downtown Bend, and its owners say it’s the only Korean restaurant in Central Oregon. Yoli is at the corner of…
Continue ReadingTexas GOP adopts resolution rejecting 2020 election results
CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN The Republican Party of Texas over the weekend adopted a resolution at its state convention that rejects President Joe…
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DCSO seeks tips from public after 3 windows at county offices struck by BBs
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating whoever is responsible for criminal mischief to the Deschutes…
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Oregon Regional roller hockey tournament kicks off at The Pavilion, drawing 200 participants
 Roller hockey teams are squaring off at The Pavilion in Bend all weekend long. The Oregon Regional of the North American Roller Hockey…
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