Blood test to detect colon cancer could move a step closer to FDA approval in the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — To screen for colon and rectal cancers, most people have colonoscopies, which can feel invasive and require…
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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the number who…
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OHA: Most Oregonians have been able to keep their Oregon Health Plan, Medicaid benefits; system update will help
SALEM, Ore. — With over 91 percent of the state’s 1.5 million renewals complete, more than four out of five Oregonians are keeping their Oregon…
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Greater Idaho movement reacts to Crook County voters’ approval of measure supporting move
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Â On Tuesday, voters in Crook County passed measure 7-86, which asked voters if they support negotiations to move the…
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‘Disappointment:’ Bend La-Pine, Crook County schools’ money measures suffer voter defeats; now what?
In Tuesday’s election, both the Bend La-Pine and Crook County school districts suffered losses on proposed money measures, a “learning levy” and a…
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‘I need to know’: Family of teen who vanished nearly a half-century ago plans new search for answers
On the 47th anniversary of her second cousin going missing, Deni Grove and a group of 11 people will reignite the search for him.…
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‘We can’t stop growth’: La Pine mayor gives us an update on possible businesses coming to the area
The city of La Pine expected new businesses, and many residents were looking forward to the potential…
Continue ReadingCentrist challenger ousts progressive prosecutor in DA race in Portland, Oregon
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Centrist district attorney candidate Nathan Vasquez has ousted the incumbent progressive…
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Bynum easily defeats McLeod-Skinner in 5th District; Phil Chang tops 3 challengers; Bend-La Pine Schools levy fails
Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum handily defeated her Democratic rival for the U.S. House Fifth District nomination, Jamie McLeod-Skinner, in…
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More prescribed burns planned Thursday east of Sunriver and south of Crescent
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning more prescribed burn operations Thursday on the Bend-Fort Rock and…
Continue ReadingBird flu reported in Michigan farm worker is second human case linked with ongoing outbreak
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — A case of H5 influenza, also known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been reported in a farm worker in…
Continue ReadingHealthy diets with only 10% ultraprocessed foods may raise risk of cognitive decline, stroke
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Eating more ultraprocessed foods is linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and stroke, even if a person is…
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Hunter Biden trial on tax charges delayed until September
By Cheri Mossburg and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Hunter Biden’s trial on tax charges has been moved to September 5, after the judge…
Continue ReadingPrivacy experts sound the alarm over Microsoft’s latest AI tool
By Samantha Kelly, CNN (CNN) — Microsoft’s buzziest new AI feature is raising concerns that it could potentially be misused in the wrong…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture awards $8.6 million in grants to expand meat processing, including Redmond business
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a rigorous selection process, the State of Oregon has made a substantial investment in the meat processing sector. A…
Continue ReadingFCC is considering AI rules for political ads
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission is taking initial steps toward new rules that could require…
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US Dept. of Justice inspector general finds ‘serious deficiencies,’ ‘alarming’ staff shortages at Sheridan federal prison
(Update: Oregon Democratic lawmakers demand ‘swift action’ to address issues) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General…
Continue ReadingUvalde families reach $2M settlement with city and say they are suing school district and 92 officers over shooting response
By Andy Rose and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Nineteen families of the students and teachers killed or injured at Robb Elementary School in…
Continue ReadingProtect your pets from wildfire smoke with these tips
By Rachel Ramirez and Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 fires are burning across Canada, with some wildfires forcing evacuations and…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces additional $7.7 billion in student debt relief
By Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the cancellation of an additional $7.7 billion in student loans for…
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