North Korea issues warning to US and South Korea over ‘hostile acts’
By Gawon Bae and Chandler Thornton, CNN A senior North Korean official has denounced South Korea over its joint military exercises with the United…
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Broward County Public Schools vote to maintain mask mandate despite Florida governor’s executive order to leave masks up to parents
CNN, WJHG, WPTV By Amir Vera and Maria Cartaya, CNN The Broward County School Board voted Tuesday to maintain the school district’s mask…
Continue ReadingTwo Texas judges issue temporary restraining orders against governor’s mask mandate order
By Keith Allen and Christina Maxouris, CNN Two Texas judges have issued restraining orders which will temporarily block the enforcement of Gov. Greg…
Continue ReadingCanadian businessman Michael Spavor sentenced by Chinese court to 11 years in prison for spying
By Ben Westcott, CNN A Chinese court has sentenced Canadian businessman Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison for espionage, more than two years after…
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Crews build containment on Monty, Bean Creek fires ahead of warmup
Despite warmer temperatures Tuesday, firefighters on the Monty and Bean Creek fires west of Lake Billy Chinook were able to significantly increase…
Continue ReadingChicago remembers a fallen officer: ‘A small part of every one of us died when we lost Ella’
CNN, WLS, WBBM By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A crowd of Chicago residents gathered Wednesday evening to remember of Ella French, a Chicago police officer…
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Redmond schools prepare for major renovations to address safety, population growth
Last fall, Redmond School District voters approved a $27.5 million bond measure, with the goal of improving school facilities and making them safer…
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‘A difficult situation’: St. Charles gives details of hospitals in crisis at community town hall
St. Charles Health System detailed a worrisome set of statistics and facts at an online town hall Tuesday to underscore the crisis facing its four…
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More ‘timely justice’: Deschutes County Courthouse making room for 2 new judges
The Deschutes County Circuit Court will be adding two more members soon, and efforts have begun to make room for them at the county courthouse, even…
Continue ReadingTony Esposito, Hall of Fame NHL goaltender, dead at 78
By Kevin Dotson, CNN Hall of Fame hockey goaltender Tony Esposito died Tuesday at age 78 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to a…
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‘It’s a sign of the times’: Bend job fair yields ‘minimal’ results
The staff shortage continues to plague several industries nationwide, and in Central Oregon. St. Charles Health System and Express Employment…
Continue ReadingThese key quotes from Cuomo’s resignation speech show he still needs to take more responsibility
CNN By Harmeet Kaur, CNN A week after the state attorney general found he sexually harassed multiple women, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in his…
Continue ReadingThese key quotes from Cuomo’s resignation speech show he still needs to take more responsibility
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN A week after the state attorney general found he sexually harassed multiple women, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in his…
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City of Bend reports utility billing software issues
if you haven’t received a utility bill from the city of Bend, you will. City employees don’t know just when the software problems will be fixed. In…
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Sheriff: Nearly 350 guns seized from Clackamas County home; arrests expected
Authorities say deputies recently seized 337 firearms from a Clackamas County home, and related arrests are expected.…
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C.O. golf courses making adjustments in water use amid severe drought
Just like so many others, Central Oregon’s golf courses are working to conserve water during the…
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Recreation sites near McKenzie Bridge closed due to 375-acre Knoll Fire
Officials have issued an emergency area closure for the Knoll Fire on the Willamette National Forest. The lightning-caused 375-acre Knoll Fire is…
Continue Reading Idanha grass fire stopped after prompting Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuation notice
A fast-moving grass fire in the town of Idanha on Tuesday afternoon prompted a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation alert for the town that was kept in place…
Continue ReadingGrizzly bear in fatal Montana attack was guarding food cache
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A grizzly bear that fatally mauled a Montana man near Yellowstone National Park this…
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Crook County reports on surge in COVID-19 delta variant cases, urges vaccinations
Crook County health officials issued the following statement Tuesday regarding the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases and urging residents to get…
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