Tensions are rising on Ukraine’s border with Russia. Here’s what you need to know
CNN By Matthew Chance and Laura Smith-Spark, CNN Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are at their highest in years, with reports of a Russian troop…
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A blizzard warning is in effect for Hawaii as the lower 48 contends with a snow drought
CNN By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As of Friday morning, only two states in the US have blizzard warnings — and they are Alaska and…
Continue ReadingAxel Witsel on staying in football after retiring, extra training in China and the ‘amazing’ Erling Haaland
CNN By George Ramsay, CNN After playing for clubs in five different countries over a 15-year period, Axel Witsel’s thoughts are starting to…
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High Desert’s late-season warmth proves beneficial for construction crews
Some Central Oregonians may be counting down the days until we see some snowfall, especially in the mountains. But for Phil Anderson and his…
Continue ReadingJacqueline Avant, wife of music exec Clarence Avant, shot and killed in home robbery
CNN, KABC, KCAL, KCBS By Stella Chan, CNN Jacqueline Avant, a philanthropist and the wife of music icon Clarence Avant and mother-in-law to Netflix…
Continue ReadingIOC defends ‘silent diplomacy’ in Peng Shuai case
CNN By Wayne Sterling, CNN The International Olympic Committee has defended its handling of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai’s disappearance…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Great job, anglers!
From Mexico to the Oregon Coast, great…
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Out & About: Incredible photos this week!
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Continue ReadingBiden signs stopgap bill to avert shutdown ahead of midnight deadline
CNN By Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Ted Barrett and Ali Zaslav, CNN President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill on Friday to avert a government shutdown…
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Santa hitches ride on Bend Fire ladder truck to light NW Crossing Christmas tree
A Bend Fire & Rescue ladder truck gave Santa a trip to the top of the NorthWest Crossing Christmas tree for Thursday’s lightning…
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Sisters Elementary students take Firebusters crown, get high-flying first responder party
An Air Link helicopter landed in the field at Sisters Elementary School on Thursday, part of a celebration of students taking this year’s Firebusters…
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Downtown Bend Christmas tree lightning, return of Christmas parade on tap
The annual Christmas tree lighting and related festivities in downtown Bend Friday evening will be followed Saturday by the return of the Bend…
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The Giving Plate seeking gift donations for upcoming ‘Jingle Store’
The Giving Plate is gearing up for its biggest year yet for their annual Jingle Store on December 18th and…
Continue ReadingFacebook Oversight Board reiterates calls for Meta to be more transparent
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN Business The independent board that oversees Facebook parent company, Meta, is once again urging the social media giant to be…
Continue ReadingThe shooter ‘methodically and deliberately’ fired at students. A timeline of a school shooting tragedy
CNN, WDIV, WXYZ By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Zander Cumbey had walked into his afternoon high school classroom when he heard screaming outside in the…
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Bend’s Salvation Army seeks more donations for teens
The Salvation Army in Bend said Thursday it needs your help to support teenagers, especially as Christmas approaches. Right now, the agency is…
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Bend nonprofit understaffed; volunteers concerned over Omicron Covid variant
Volunteers at St Vincent de Paul of Bend are back inside for roughly the first time since the pandemic started, stocking groceries to help serve…
Continue ReadingThe rescue of Parwana: 9-year-old child bride is taken to safety in Afghanistan
CNN By Anna Coren, Rebecca Wright and Abdul Basir Bina, CNN Driving through a snow-capped mountain pass, the young mother huddles together with her…
Continue ReadingWomen share how access to abortion impacted their lives — whether they chose one or not
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN When Sam Blakely found out she was pregnant, she balled up her shower curtain and put it in her mouth so she could…
Continue ReadingStricter testing requirements for travelers coming to the US will take effect Monday
CNN By Kaitlan Collins and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The Biden administration’s new, stricter Covid-19 testing requirements for all travelers coming to…
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