‘Seismic shift.’ Kroger’s fight against a federal agency could upend antitrust
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Supermarket chain Kroger is suing a federal agency in a daring move that aims to weaken how Washington…
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‘Best thing in the world!’ Little Sister says of her ‘Big’; Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. urgently seeking more mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon said recently it is urgently seeking caring and dedicated adults to become mentors for the 109 children…
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‘I just feel like we’re getting pushed around’: Renters of 30 duplexes in NE Bend given 90 days to move out
A neighborhood of 30 rental duplexes off Dean Swift Road and Nate’s Place in northeast Bend are being sold by developers. The current renters…
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Here comes next round of Bend North Corridor changes, as Third Street connects to N. Business 97 at Cascade Village
That happens Thursday evening – and then, a weekend of closures and detours BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ready or not, here comes the next round of Highway…
Continue ReadingPortland man faces federal charges for making hoax bomb threats targeting Jewish hospitals and care centers across New York
By Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — An Oregon man who is accused of targeting several Jewish hospitals and care centers in New York City and Long…
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Deschutes County Fair & Expo issues reminder: Leashes required for dogs at fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center wants to remind dog owners to keep their four-legged friends on a leash while…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady in July; job losses tied to seasonal factors such as summer schools break
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Total nonfarm employment, throughout Central Oregon followed its usual seasonal pattern in July, as seasonally adjusted…
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Redmond family, police exchange challenge coins, in thanks for assistance after serious crime
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Williams family stopped by the Redmond Police Department on Monday with a box of challenge coins for every officer, to…
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‘It’s a very serious crisis’: State agency allocates $1.25 million for new Redmond opioid treatment center
A $1.25 million allocation by the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Board focusing on Redmond aims to expand and strengthen…
Continue ReadingNew protests outside the DNC after additional fencing built in response to pro-Palestinian protesters breaching outer barrier
By Eric Levenson, Bill Kirkos and Gregory Krieg, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Crews installed an additional line of security fences outside the…
Continue ReadingMore trouble for Boeing: Tests of its troubled 777X paused after it found structural problems
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The launch of Boeing’s long-delayed 777X aircraft has encountered another problem, forcing the…
Continue ReadingBodies of six Israeli hostages retrieved from Gaza, Israel says
By Dana Karni, Lex Harvey and Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — The bodies of six Israeli hostages have been retrieved from Gaza during an overnight…
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ODOT provides update on Terrebonne’s Hwy. 97 Lower Bridge Way-NW 10th Street project, now underway
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. 97 Lower Bridge Way-NW 10th Street project is currently under construction in Terrebonne, and ODOT provided this…
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‘A game-changer for Redmond’: City Council moves forward with Eastside Arterial Project
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond City Council members say they are committed to keeping the place where they live, up to date, to match the…
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Jefferson County Fire & EMS receives Port of Portland’s donated aircraft firefighting vehicle, just in time for airshow
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS has received a very special donation of an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle from…
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Grants Pass man charged with pulling lever, causing $1 million freight train derailment in Klamath Falls
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Grants Pas man is facing federal charges for manipulating railroad track equipment and causing a derailment last week at a…
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City of Bend seeks public input on Franklin Avenue Safety Project with in-person, online open houses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend invites the community to learn more about the Franklin Avenue Safety Project at an open house on Thursday, Aug.…
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Redmond 18-year-old arrested on DUII, other charges after crashing stolen SUV through fences, into carport
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 18-year-old Redmond resident crashed a stolen SUV through two fences and a carport, then into a detached tool shed in…
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Crooked River Ranch woman charged with attempted murder after shooting, standoff; man shot in head treated, released
A Crooked River Ranch woman was arraigned Monday on attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of shooting a man in the head who was able…
Continue ReadingDisgraced former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges
By Mark Morales, Jack Forrest and Devan Cole, CNN Central Islip, New York (CNN) — Former Republican Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday…
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