White House says New Jersey drones that caused hysteria were ‘not the enemy’
By Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said reported drone sightings that sparked panic in New…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady as 2024 comes to a close; employment levels rose over the year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued to hold steady in December, showing little to no change…
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More frequent marijuana use may damage an important memory skill
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — More frequent use of marijuana damages the brain’s working memory, which could lead to issues with safety,…
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Doomsday Clock 2025: Scientists set new time
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Seventy-eight years ago, scientists created a unique sort of timepiece — named the Doomsday Clock — as a…
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Google Maps will change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Google is complying with President Donald Trump’s executive action that renamed the Gulf of Mexico…
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Shooting at Indiana supermarket leaves two people dead and two officers injured
By Hanna Park and Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Two people were killed and two police officers were injured in a shooting Monday evening at a…
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Oklahoma Board of Education votes to approve proposal requiring parents to prove citizenship when enrolling students
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Tuesday to approve a proposal requiring parents to report their…
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Crook County School Board OKs $265K Melissa Skinner departure agreement, appoints panel to review board applicants
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board voted 3-0 at a special meeting Monday evening to enter into a separation agreement the…
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order in preparation for potential ‘mass deportations’
By Helen Smith, KING-5 SEATTLE (KING/KTVZ) — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is preparing for potential family separations amid the fallout of…
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Problem Solvers: NE Redmond intersection at the center of community conversation on speed and safety
Neighbors who live near the intersection of Northeast Maple Avenue and 5th Street in Redmond are demanding the city take action, citing the dangers…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pine, several areas of state due to stagnant air conditions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Eastern Lane, Eastern Linn, Eastern…
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Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary on Monday,…
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Fire destroys shop building off US Highway 20 east of Bend; cause under investigation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities are looking for the cause of a fire Monday morning that destroyed a shop building on property along U.S. Highway 20…
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Tax-filing season begins: Oregon Department of Revenue has tips on how to avoid common errors, refund delays
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the IRS and the state begin accepting tax year 2024 returns Monday, the Oregon Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a…
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Video of sparks points to Eaton Fire’s origins, lawsuit says
By Michelle Watson and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Video from a gas station security camera shows what a new filing in a lawsuit alleges is the…
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A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging
CNN By David Goldman and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — US stocks dropped sharply Monday — and chipmaker Nvidia lost nearly $600 billion in market…
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Two added showings of new film honoring Bill Healy nearly sold out; Healy Foundation donates $100,000 to MBSEF
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorable evening at the historic Tower Theatre brought together longtime community members, snowsport enthusiasts, and…
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Trump administration launches nationwide immigration enforcement blitz
By Priscilla Alvarez and Rosa Flores, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration launched an immigration enforcement blitz nationwide Sunday that…
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‘We’re all happy to be here’: C.O. first responders, supporters donate blood for the Battle of the Badges
Donors from around Central Oregon rolled up their sleeves for the American Red Cross on Monday, taking part in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive…
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Crook County sheriff’s deputies, Search and Rescue help four people whose vehicles got stuck on snowy FS roads
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers came to the aid of four motorists, including a…
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