US government sues to block largest supermarket merger in history
CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block the $25 billion deal between Kroger and…
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Department of Education takes steps to speed up college financial aid awards after bumpy FAFSA rollout
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Education said Tuesday that it’s taking steps to speed up college financial aid…
Continue ReadingPowerful nor’easter pelts region with snow, making it New York City’s snowiest day in 2 years
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Lauren Mascarenhas and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A fast-moving nor’easter dumped snow on New York City and other major…
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Russia used an advanced hypersonic missile for the first time in recent strike, Ukraine claims
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine claims it has evidence Russia fired an advanced hypersonic missile – one that experts say is almost…
Continue ReadingSenate passes $95 billion package with aid for Ukraine and Israel, setting up showdown with the House
By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine…
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Merkley votes against foreign aid bill, says Netanyahu’s war campaign fails to reflect American values
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following statement Monday after voting against the Senate’s national security…
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NE Madras report of despondent man who fired shots in home prompts evacuations, ‘shelter in place’ alert, ends quietly
A welfare check on a despondent man who a caller said hurt himself and fired shots in a northeast Madras home Monday evening prompted the call-out of…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center expands to offer daytime, 24/7/365 services
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries, a nonprofit organization committed to providing shelter services, long-term recovery programs…
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‘Wow, look at him!’: Bend couple reflects on highs and lows of marriage as they hit 59 years together
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a world of dating apps and reality TV shows, there’s a timeless story of long-lasting love to tell this Valentine’s week at…
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‘For our future growth’: Jefferson County Fire & EMS Board looking to send $14.5 million bond measure to May 21 ballot
The Jefferson County Fire &; EMS Board of Directors will be voting on Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. on a resolution to ask voters to consider a $14.5 million…
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Mystery solved: Car oddly double-parked in downtown Bend all weekend spawns questions until it’s finally towed
It was a small mystery that prompted a large number of questions and jokes, online and off: a wrong-way car oddly double-parked in downtown Bend for…
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‘I think it’s super-exciting’: New effort underway to convert downtown Redmond motel into affordable apartments
(Update: adding comments from Urban Renewal Program manager, businesses) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plans to revamp the rundown Village Squire…
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Museum at Warm Springs delays reopening indefinitely; HVAC replacement taking longer than planned
WARM SPRINGS, Ore., (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs announced Monday that it has extended its public closure until further notice, as the…
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State using $5 million from ARPA to fund OregonSaves retirement accounts for over 900 child care providers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Monday that $5 million of dedicated American…
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Deschutes County deputies seek public’s help to find whoever abandoned 8 puppies in La Pine area
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies sought the public’s help Monday in finding the owner of eight puppies that apparently were abandoned last…
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Seth Crawford files to seek third term as Crook County judge
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seth Crawford of Prineville filed Monday for re-election to Crook County Judge. Crawford, twice elected, seeks a third…
Continue ReadingCheese, yogurt and dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak
By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have recalled items containing dairy products from…
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Coalition proposes ‘People’s Budget’ for Oregon Legislature’s short session
Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of groups has laid out its budget priorities for the Oregon legislative session…
Continue ReadingOSU researchers make key advance for capturing carbon from the air
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A chemical element so visually striking it was named for a goddess shows a “Goldilocks” level of reactivity –…
Continue ReadingAustin cancels trip to Brussels for NATO and Ukraine meetings as he remains in hospital
By Oren Liebermann and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled a trip to Brussels for NATO and Ukraine meetings…
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