Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor’s race, CNN projects
CNN By Maeve Reston, CNN Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday night, CNN…
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Armed groups join forces in Ethiopia in biggest threat yet to embattled Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
CNN By Eliza Mackintosh, CNN Armed groups fighting Ethiopia’s central government are swelling in numbers as they advance on the capital, Addis…
Continue ReadingMichelle Wu will make history after Annissa Essaibi George concedes in Boston mayoral race, CNN projects
CNN By Lauren Dezenski and Rachel Janfaza, CNN City Councilor Michelle Wu will become Boston’s next mayor after her more moderate challenger…
Continue ReadingUS vs. China: How the world’s two biggest emitters stack up on climate
CNN By Helen Regan and Carlotta Dotto, CNN Graphics by Natalie Croker, Marco Chacon and Henrik Pettersson, CNN China and the United States are the…
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Greener lights due for Redmond? Councilors OK next steps toward LED streetlights
Much of the city of Redmond could soon get a better look at the starry nighttime skies, as city councilors decided Tuesday evening to move forward…
Continue ReadingAtlanta Braves win World Series for the first time since 1995
WGCL By Steve Almasy, CNN The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series title since 1995 after defeating the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6 on…
Continue Reading8 takeaways from the 2021 elections
CNN By Eric Bradner, Gregory Krieg and Dan Merica, CNN Republican Glenn Youngkin’s projected win in the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday…
Continue ReadingOverall, suicide rates decreased in the US last year — but not for everyone
CNN By Virginia Langmaid, CNN Suicides in the United States decreased by 3% from 2019 to 2020, despite risk factors for suicide generally increasing,…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis rejects policing overhaul, CNN projects
CNN By Gregory Krieg, Omar Jimenez and Peter Nickeas, CNN Voters in the city rejected a ballot measure to overhaul policing drafted amid the national…
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Latino Community Association marks Día de los Muertos with grand opening of new Bend facility
The Latino Community Association in Bend held its grand opening for its new home and did it in style on Tuesday night, hosting community members,…
Continue ReadingShontel Brown will win Ohio seat once held by Marcia Fudge, CNN projects
CNN, WEWS By Chandelis Duster, CNN Democrat Shontel Brown, a Cuyahoga County Council member, will win Ohio’s 11th Congressional District, CNN…
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Kôr Community Land Trust breaks ground on new Bend development
Kôr Community Land Trust broke ground Tuesday on its second development, Crescita, celebrating the start of construction of Kôr’s net-zero,…
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Big Sky Park in NE Bend is set for expansion
The eastside park will have many new features. This expansion is just Phase 1. More improvements are expected after Phase 1 is complete at the end of…
Continue ReadingEric Adams elected as New York City’s second Black mayor, CNN projects
CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN Democrat Eric Adams has been elected the 110th mayor of New York City, CNN projects, defeating Republican nominee Curtis…
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Deschutes County receives renewed federal grant to continue effort targeting illegal marijuana grows
Law enforcement agencies have gotten another federal grant to fund a program targeting the illegal marijuana industry in Central Oregon. It’s a…
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C.O. school districts urge allowing ‘test-to-stay’ option to keep more students in class, out of quarantine
Under current public health guidelines, Central Oregon school districts say, students who have not tested positive for COVID-19 or show any symptoms…
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Bend Police step up efforts to stop online luring of minors, make 5 arrests in past 3 months
Bend police officers have undergone training and are proactively investigating cases online where adults are sexually luring minors through social…
Continue ReadingHow does vaccination for kids change Thanksgiving? An expert weighs in
CNN, WREG, WAVE, WGCL By Katia Hetter, CNN As children ages 5 to 11 years old began receiving the Covid-19 vaccine last week, families across the…
Continue ReadingWinsome Sears will become Virginia lieutenant governor, CNN projects, becoming first female and woman of color in the office
CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN Winsome Sears, a conservative Republican, will be Virginia’s next lieutenant governor, breaking barriers as the…
Continue ReadingGirl who vanished from Australian campsite found alive after weeks of searching
CNN, WESTERN AUSTRALIA POLICE FORCE By Angus Watson, Samantha Beech and Hilary Whiteman, CNN Just after midnight Wednesday, police in Western…
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