China fines ‘live-streaming queen’ Viya $210 million for tax evasion
By Diksha Madhok and CNN’s Beijing bureau Chinese live-stream shopping influencer Huang Wei, known as Viya, has been hit with a whopping $210…
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Holiday Lights: A bright, festive display on Imwalle Court
A sparkling array of fun awaits at the home in the 20800 block of Imwalle Court in northeast Bend. Submit your own festive display in our Holiday…
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Santa is stopping by Tower Theatre for a few marquee visits this busy week
Santa is a very busy man at this time, but he’s managing to swing by downtown Bend and say hello to the kids from the marquee of the Tower Theatre,…
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Bend post office sees steady crowds amid holiday shipping deadlines
The Bend post office, like most, saw a steady stream of customers Monday, though some deadlines for guaranteed deliveries by Christmas have…
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High Desert Chamber Music names Spotlight Chamber Players program participants
High Desert Chamber Music announced Monday that the following students were selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players…
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Holiday Lights: This lawn is lit on Lotno Drive
Lawn lights are just one of the many colorful features of the holiday lights on display at a home on Lotno Drive in northeast Bend. Submit your…
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‘Miracle on 34th Street’ concludes holiday run at Cascades Theatrical Company in Bend
Sunday brought the season’s final performance of Miracle on 34th Street at Cascades Theatrical Company in Bend. Some participants talked about how…
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With Christmas around the corner, many in Bend holiday shopping
For many, the Christmas holiday typically ends in scrambling for holiday gifts. One Christmas shopper leaving See’s Candy at the Cascades Village…
Continue ReadingElizabeth Holmes trial: What you should know as the jury begins deliberations
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business Elizabeth Holmes’ fate is now in the hands of a jury of eight men and four women. The jury is set to…
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Holiday Lights: Colors aglow on Lamoine Lane
A home on northeast Bend’s Lamoine Lane sparkles with color. Share a photo of your special display on our Holiday Lights Sweepstakes photo album,…
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Humane Society of C.O.’s Wish Trees help shelter meet needs
There are gift trees of all sorts this time of year, but the two Humane Society of Central Oregon locations, the shelter and thrift store, have wish…
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Holiday Lights: Music plays with the lights on Black Duck Road
A fun show is waiting on Black Duck Road in the Three Rivers area, where synchronized lights and music await. Share your display in a photo on the…
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Pet Pal: Troy brings a small menagerie to the studio
Troy from the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings Anya the sweet puppy, Luna the hamster and Eclair, part of a bonded pair of guinea pigs, along…
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Tickets go on sale soon for 25th annual Sisters Folk Festival; Bluegrass Jam Camp added
The Sisters Folk Festival announced Friday it will celebrate its 25th annual event over the Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2022 weekend in beautiful Sisters,…
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Furry Friends: Three brother kittens need a new home
Young brothers Mikey, Nicky and Will were found as strays this week and are waiting at BrightSide Animal Center in…
Continue ReadingFTC considers drafting new regulations on data and algorithms to protect consumer privacy and civil rights
By Brian Fung, CNN Business The Federal Trade Commission says it’s considering drafting new rules for US businesses that would more strongly…
Continue ReadingTikTok sued by content moderator who claims she developed PTSD from reviewing disturbing content
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Clare Duffy and Jennifer Korn, CNN A content moderator for TikTok is suing the social media platform after she says she developed…
Continue ReadingVague and viral TikTok warning of school violence is not credible but has schools and law enforcement on high alert
By Brian Fung and Geneva Sands, CNN Business A vague and viral TikTok trend warning of nationwide school violence on Friday — which authorities…
Continue ReadingZoom Santas are back and eager as ever
CNN, NATIONALSANTA.COM, OLD NAVY, THEREALBLACKSANTA.COM, FACEBOOK By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business “We’re about to be joined by a…
Continue ReadingElizabeth Holmes’ criminal fraud case heads to jury as closing arguments conclude
By Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN Business After three months of testimony from 32 witnesses, the criminal fraud case of Theranos founder Elizabeth…
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