Central Oregon’s high school graduation rates outperform the state in 2023
The statewide graduation rate for the class of 2023 is 81.3 percent, tying the previous class as the second-highest graduation rate ever recorded in…
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Takeaways from the $83.3 million jury verdict against Donald Trump
By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A jury said that Donald Trump should pay $83.3 million in damages Friday, an…
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Oregon Employment Dept. reports unemployment tax Form 1099-G mailing error; some got 2, others none
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services said Friday it’s learned that a mailing error occurred while sending the tax form 1099-G to those…
Continue ReadingMuseums to close exhibits featuring Native American artifacts, as new federal regulations take effect
By Chandelis Duster and Nicole Chavez, CNN (CNN) — The American Museum of Natural History in New York and other museums across the United…
Continue ReadingEfforts to secure hostage deal and pause in Gaza fighting step up as Biden dispatches CIA chief for crucial talks in Europe
By Kevin Liptak, Alex Marquardt and Becky Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza and broker a prolonged…
Continue ReadingIt’s not just Taylor Swift: AI-generated porn is targeting women and kids all over the world
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN (CNN) — The circulation of explicit and pornographic pictures of megastar Taylor Swift this week shined a light on…
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Wild horse shot twice, killed on Ochoco National Forest; USFS Law Enforcement, OSP seek tips to help find culprit
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigation is seeking information from the public as…
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Oregon sees fewer boating deaths in 2023, but number was still in the double digits, with 14 fatalities
The Oregon State Marine Board reported Friday that 2023 was a safer boating year across the state than the previous three years. But the number of…
Continue ReadingTop UN court says Israel must take ‘all measures’ to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of calling for ceasefire
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — The UN’s top court ordered Israel to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, but stopped short of…
Continue ReadingThis latest measure of inflation shows progress toward the Fed’s goal, in a positive sign for consumers
By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — The last inflation snapshot of 2023 provided some further encouraging news for Americans and the Federal…
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Merkley, Wyden announce $1.5 million coming to city of Prineville for water system upgrades
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday two community-initiated projects they championed will be receiving…
Continue ReadingJohnson warns Senate on immigration talks and vows to impeach Mayorkas soon
By Lauren Fox and Manu Raju, CNN House Speaker Mike Johnson is warning in a new letter that the emerging border deal is “dead on arrival” in…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to pause proposed natural gas export projects until federal review is complete
By Ella Nilsen, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration will pause federal approval for several pending liquified natural gas export…
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First image reveals spacecraft’s unexpected landing position on the moon
By Francesca Annio, Alex Stambaugh, Katie Hunt and Ashley Strickland, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — Japan’s space agency said Thursday that its “moon…
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Judy Trego files to run for Deschutes County commissioner
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Judy Trego has become the third candidate to file for the newly non-partisan position of Deschutes County commissioner and…
Continue ReadingUtility giant PG&E agrees to $45 million settlement related to California’s second-largest wildfire
By Taylor Romine and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Pacific Gas and Electric will pay $45 million in penalties for its role in the Dixie Fire – the…
Continue ReadingAlabama inmate Kenneth Smith executed with nitrogen gas, marking the emergence of a wholly new method of capital punishment
By Dakin Andone, Isabel Rosales and Christina Maxouris, CNN Atmore, Alabama (CNN) — Alabama on Thursday night executed Kenneth Smith, the first…
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Timeline of internal investigation into fired Bend police officer, paid over $180,000 while on leave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Questions have been raised about the length of the investigation into former Bend Police Officer Kevin Uballez, as he was paid…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County’s ‘Dog Board’ has cast its first vote to euthanize dogs in fatal attack; what else do they do?
After the Deschutes County Dog Board voted 3-0 this week to euthanize three dogs who fatally mauled a man living at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp…
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Fire destroys tent at Madras homeless camp; Jefferson County fire crews keep it from reaching others
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire destroyed a tent and belongings in a homeless camp area in Madras Thursday afternoon, but Jefferson County Fire &…
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