Deschutes County reaches 50 Firewise USA communities
Deschutes County is proud to recognize its 50th Firewise community, a milestone that reiterates local commitment to wildfire prevention. More than…
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Federal and state officials investigate attempted breach of Ohio county office after data appears at ‘Big Lie’ symposium
CNN By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Federal and state officials are investigating an attempted breach of an Ohio county government office, in one of multiple…
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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch approaches fundraising goal
The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch has sold 94 out of 100 bricks as part of its First 100 campaign, which began in 2017. Donors can put names of…
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Young Bend golfer excited he’ll get to compete in ‘Drive Chip Putt’ finals at Augusta National
Bend 12-year-old Owen Greenough is working on his game at Awbrey Glen Golf Club, because in April, he’ll be heading to Augusta National for the…
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Deschutes County plans expanded public safety campus, jail, sheriff’s office upgrades
Deschutes County is currently in the process of accepting bids from architects and engineers to continue work on its master plan to upgrade the…
Continue Reading5 things to know for November 24: Charlottesville, Capitol riot, Wisconsin, opioids, coronavirus
CNN, WDJT By Andrew Torgan, CNN Blustery and dry Santa Ana winds are whipping up a wildfire risk in Southern California, threatening a potential…
Continue ReadingMilwaukee Dancing Grannies have long brought joy to parades. Now they grieve after Wisconsin incident
WDJT By Theresa Waldrop, CNN The tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Sunday brought the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies into a sad spotlight. Members of…
Continue ReadingGOP Senate candidate Sean Parnell’s estranged wife wins custody dispute amid abuse allegations
CNN By Sara Murray and Michael Warren, CNN Laurie Snell — the estranged wife of Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Sean Parnell — was…
Continue ReadingJury begins deliberations in trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery
CNN By Eliott C. McLaughlin and Devon M. Sayers, CNN The prosecutor in the trial of three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery sought Tuesday to…
Continue ReadingSelena Gomez launches new media platform with a focus on mental health
CNN By Megan Marples, CNN Talking about mental health is good for you, according to pop star, actor and producer Selena Gomez, and she’s…
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A winter weather advisory is in place for parts of Central Oregon
Happy Monday, Central Oregon! A winter weather advisory is in place for the east slopes of the Cascades and higher elevations until Tuesday at 4…
Continue ReadingTrump argues January 6 committee could damage the presidency in quest for his records
CNN By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Former President Donald Trump is accusing the House select committee investigating January 6…
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Downtown Bend ATM theft attempt fails; machine, stolen pickup left behind
At least three people used a stolen pickup truck to try to steal a downtown Bend bank’s automated teller machine early Sunday morning, but they…
Continue ReadingTwo top European destinations move into the CDC’s highest-risk category for travel
CNN By Marnie Hunter, CNN Germany and Denmark were added to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of “very high”…
Continue ReadingPolice identify the driver they say plowed into a Waukesha Christmas parade, leaving 5 dead and 48 injured
CNN, WISN By Joe Sutton, Keith Allen, Travis Caldwell, Holly Yan and Amir Vera, CNN Authorities in Wisconsin have identified the driver of a red SUV…
Continue ReadingPolice identify the driver they say plowed into a Waukesha Christmas parade, leaving 5 dead and 48 injured
CNN, WTMJ By Joe Sutton, Keith Allen, Travis Caldwell, Holly Yan and Amir Vera, CNN Authorities in Wisconsin have identified the driver of a red SUV…
Continue ReadingAustralian journalist apologizes for not listening to Adele’s new album before interview
CNN By Lianne Kolirin, CNN An Australian TV journalist has apologized for failing to listen to Adele‘s new album ahead of an interview with…
Continue ReadingCovid-19 cases are on the rise with Thanksgiving just a day away
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Thanksgiving this year will be much different than last year, but far from risk-free, as Covid-19 cases continue to…
Continue ReadingWhy Jay Powell’s second Fed term could be even tougher than his first
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Julia Horowitz, CNN Business The news moves fast. Yesterday, we looked at whether President Joe Biden would reappoint Federal…
Continue ReadingGood chances for some snow
Happy Monday Central Oregon! A warm day for us across the region, as we see temperatures about five degrees above average in the upper 50s. Those…
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