Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over bump stocks and machine guns
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservatives pressed the Biden administration Wednesday to justify a federal…
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Wildfire grows into one of largest in Texas history as flames menace multiple small towns
By SEAN MURPHY and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press CANADIAN, Texas (AP) — A cluster of wildfires scorched the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday, including…
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Idaho halts execution by lethal injection after 8 failed attempts to insert IV line
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press KUNA, Idaho (AP) — Idaho halted the execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech on Wednesday after medical…
Continue ReadingFAA gives Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to address quality issues
By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Boeing must produce within 90 days a plan to fix serious quality and safety issues, the Federal Aviation…
Continue ReadingWhite House looks to curb foreign powers’ ability to buy Americans’ sensitive personal data with executive order
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden will issue an executive order on Wednesday aimed at curbing foreign governments’ ability to…
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Any use of marijuana linked to higher risk of heart attack and stroke, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even if…
Continue ReadingWhat to watch for out of Hunter Biden’s closed-door depositions with Republicans on Capitol Hill
By Jeremy Herb and Annie Grayer, CNN Hunter Biden has been the focus of Republicans in Congress since they won the majority over a year ago. Now,…
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Bend-La Pine School Board votes unanimously to send 5-year local option levy to May 21 ballot
The Bend-La Pine School Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening to place a five-year local option levy on the ballot this May.…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the Michigan primaries
CNN By Eric Bradner and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective primaries in Michigan on Tuesday, but a…
Continue ReadingRedmond police, state investigating claims by former, current staff against assisted living facility
A 108-unit residential care facility in Redmond is being investigated by local police and the state. More than two-dozen current and former employees…
Continue ReadingNew Bend incubator lab provides assistance to tech entrepreneurs launching startups
(Update: adding video, comments from co-founders, entrepreneurs) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Bend Entrepreneur Lab says it focuses on providing…
Continue ReadingLawsuit seeks up to $11.5M over allegations that Oregon nurse replaced fentanyl drip with tap water
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — The first lawsuit brought amid reports that a nurse at a southern Oregon hospital replaced intravenous fentanyl drips with tap…
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‘2023 was a great year for us’: Bend Fire & Rescue takes a look back at past year, notes accomplishments
During 2023, Bend Fire & Rescue received more than 10,000 calls, the large majority involving medical issues. Their lifesaving efforts recently…
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‘I think the storm is coming your way’: Bend city councilors get an earful from public on planned transportation fee
Criticism, concerns and questions were on the menu as expected Monday afternoon at the first of two Bend City Council listening sessions in which…
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Crook County School Board announces three finalists to be next superintendent; public forum set
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)Â – The Crook County School Board is pleased to announce the selection of three finalists for the position of superintendent.…
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Boaters at Lake Billy Chinook urged to use caution during low water levels for work on Round Butte Dam
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks is asking boaters at Lake Billy Chinook to use caution and patience when boating during temporary…
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Oregon public universities, classified workers union reach tentative contract agreement
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bargaining teams representing Oregon’s seven public universities and Service Employees International Union Local 503, which…
Continue ReadingArmy National Guard directs aviation stand-down to review safety procedures after deadly crash
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The director of the Army National Guard has ordered an aviation safety stand-down for all Army National Guard…
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Milwaukie retiree who just won $8.4 million Megabucks jackpot hadn’t checked his ticket for weeks
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Milwaukie retiree is the latest winner of Oregon’s Game Megabucks, with a winning ticket worth $8.4 million,…
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Wanted man flees DCSO deputies south of Bend; K-9s, drone help track, arrest him at his trailer off China Hat Road
A man wanted on a warrant and new charges left his SUV and fled Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies along China Hat Road south of Bend Monday…
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