Fall equinox: Why the first day of fall isn’t as equal as you might think
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Twice a year, the sun doesn’t play favorites. Everyone on Earth is seemingly on equal status – at least when…
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Middle East on the precipice again after Hezbollah leader vows retribution and Israel launches strikes. Here’s what we know
CNN By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Israel launched one of its most intense bombardments against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon this year Thursday,…
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‘Risk Less. Do More.’: Health experts across Oregon urge vaccinations as respiratory virus season begins
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season gets under way, statewide infectious disease experts urge everyone in Oregon…
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Kentucky sheriff arrested in fatal shooting of district judge inside courthouse, state police say
By Cindy Von Quednow and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — A Kentucky sheriff has been arrested Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting…
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City of Bend sells 94 acres at Juniper Ridge to Taylor Brooks for $8 million, buys 3 Core Area parcels for $3.5 million
(Update: Adding video, comments by Brooks Resources President Kirk Schueler) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday evening approved…
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C.O. Council on Aging holding ‘Food Fur All’ fundraising effort for program that helps seniors feed, care for pets
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a fundraising campaign this month to provide needed resources to seniors with pets. The “Food Fur…
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‘Amazing’: Deschutes County treatment services seeing successful start to Measure 110 reform’s deflection program
It’s been nearly three weeks since the new Measure 110 reforms and deflection program began in Deschutes County and across the state — and at this…
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R.E. Jewell Elementary in SE Bend is turning 50, invites community to help celebrate milestone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the past 50 years, R.E. Jewell Elementary School in southeast Bend has helped shape over 25,000 lives. To celebrate the…
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Oregon governor uses new land use law to propose rural land for semiconductor facility
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is using a new land use law to propose a rural area for a semiconductor facility, as officials seek to…
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As fire conditions ease, C. Oregon public lands dropping to Stage 1 fire restrictions, Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Due to improved weather conditions and fewer fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest and Crooked…
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Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs after Federal Reserve’s supersized rate cut
By Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks jumped Thursday as investors cheered the Federal Reserve’s eye-popping half-point interest rate…
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Nike is making a major shakeup
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Nike, struggling from rising competition and its own strategy mistakes, is making a major shakeup.…
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Bend man jailed on drug delivery charges after Highway 97 traffic stop finds fentanyl under passenger’s seat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop on Highway 97 near Terrebonne late Tuesday night, accused of…
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Human remains recovered from vehicle that slammed into Houston-area pipeline, causing explosion
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Human remains have been recovered from an SUV that crashed into a liquid natural gas pipeline this week and caused an…
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COIC-La Pine’s Debra Sayre named High Desert Regional Teacher of the Year
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, made a surprise announcement at a La Pine High…
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Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 138,000 platform beds sold at major retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada…
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Schumer takes steps to prevent shutdown as Speaker Johnson’s next move unclear
By Clare Foran, Ted Barrett and Haley Talbot, CNN Washington (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has taken steps that will give the…
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Postmaster general says ballots should be mailed in at least a week before Election Day
By Marshall Cohen and Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy pledged Thursday that the US Postal Service will undertake…
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Alaska man charged with making numerous graphic and violent threats towards Supreme Court justices
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — An Alaska man was charged and arrested Wednesday for sending numerous graphic and violent messages through a…
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New analysis of samples from Wuhan animal market supports its role as a central site of early spread of Covid-19
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — After an in-depth analysis of the genetic material from hundreds of swabs taken from the walls, floors, machines…
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