Biden administration proposes banning medical debt from credit reports
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — In its latest effort to minimize the impact of medical debt on consumers, the Biden administration proposed Tuesday…
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City of Madras closes Willow Creek homeless campsite, provides alternative, authorized camping site near shelter
The City of Madras announced Friday the planned closure of the homeless camp located in the Northwest Willow Creek Camping Area, effective 7 a.m.…
Continue ReadingHunter Biden convicted on all 3 charges at federal gun trial
By Marshall Cohen and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A federal jury has convicted Hunter Biden on all three federal felony gun charges he faced,…
Continue ReadingKing Charles’ first official portrait vandalized by activists
By Niamh Kennedy, Louis Mian and Leah Dolan, CNN London (CNN) — Activists from an animal rights group have vandalized the first official…
Continue ReadingHamas leader said civilian death toll could benefit militant group in Gaza war, WSJ reports
By Mostafa Salem and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The military leader of Hamas has said he believes he has gained the upper hand over Israel and…
Continue ReadingAt least 25 protesters arrested after pro-Palestinian encampments formed on UCLA campus, police say
KCAL, KCBS, CNN By Jillian Sykes and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — At least 25 people were arrested after setting up multiple pro-Palestinian…
Continue ReadingElon Musk threatens to ban iPhones and Macs at his companies
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Elon Musk is not happy about a new partnership between Apple and ChatGPT creator OpenAI. In a post to X…
Continue ReadingAttorney General Merrick Garland calls attacks against Justice Department ‘dangerous for our democracy’
By Colin McCullough and Michelle Shen, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a Washington Post op-ed published Tuesday that…
Continue ReadingMalawi vice president killed in plane crash along with 9 other passengers
By Niamh Kennedy and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima has been killed in a plane crash along with nine…
Continue ReadingBird flu is rampant in animals. Humans ignore it at our own peril
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Mark Naniot remembers 2022 as the summer from hell. As the co-founder of Wild Instincts animal rescue in…
Continue ReadingThe hidden costs of owning a home are surging for Americans
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The price for owning a home is rising rapidly – and we’re not just talking about mortgage payments. US…
Continue ReadingIsrael vows to press on in Gaza after UN Security Council approves ceasefire proposal
CNN, UN TV, IDF, GPO By Mariya Knight, Mia Alberti, Richard Roth, Abeer Salman and Hamdi Alkhshali, CNN (CNN) — Israel has vowed to persist…
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Hiker falls 40 feet into Deschutes River below Benham Falls, reaches log, prompting water rescue effort
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Eugene hiker who fell about 40 feet into the Deschutes River below Benham Falls Sunday morning was able to reach a log in the…
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Bend Police and community get together for open house to discuss traffic safety and enforcing traffic laws
Bend community members were invited to meet at Bend Municipal Court Monday evening for a Public Safety Open House, to learn about how the Bend Police…
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New Kids Count Data Book shows test score plunge, absenteeism surges in Oregon schools
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon ranks 26th in overall child well-being, according to the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state data report…
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested in stabbing of 4 instructors from Iowa college in China, police say
CNN By Nectar Gan, Yong Xiong, Simone McCarthy, and Sarah Dewberry, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A suspect has been arrested in the stabbing of four…
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Redmond attempted murder suspect appears in court, where he’s almost mistakenly arraigned on murder charge
A Bend-area man facing attempted murder and other charges, accused of shooting a Redmond-area man in the face, appeared in court Monday afternoon by…
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Deschutes County commissioners to hold public hearing Wednesday on recommended ‘Moon Pit’ site for next landfill
Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing Wednesday morning on the recommended location for the county’s next landfill, the “Moon…
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Cloverdale fire chief, volunteer talk about scary moments after bull escaped; Sisters Rodeo will see if any changes needed
Some things went awfully wrong when a bull jumped a fence and escaped from the Sisters Rodeo arena late in Saturday night’s performance and ran…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey businessman testifies that Sen. Menendez bragged about alleged bribes
By Gregory Krieg, Sabrina Souza and Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — For more than four weeks, Sen. Bob Menendez has been a mostly peripheral figure at…
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