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▶️ Taller Christmas trees costing a little more than last year

November 27, 2023

Reports: Court document claims Meta knowingly designed platforms to hook kids

November 27, 2023

Cyber Monday online shopping

Cyber Monday marks the year’s biggest online shopping day

November 27, 2023

▶️ Holiday season scams to watch out for

November 22, 2023

Turkey thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving leftovers are safe for up to 4 days, if you store them correctly

November 21, 2023

▶️ American Airlines adds Redmond-to-Dallas/Fort Worth nonstop flights

November 20, 2023

What’s open, closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

November 20, 2023

gift cards

‘Tis the season for gift card scams. Don’t fall a-la-la for them.

November 16, 2023

▶️ Yes, you can make money doing online surveys … but not much

November 14, 2023

▶️ How to make sure your family can access your iPhone data when you die

November 14, 2023

Taxes 1040 form IRS

IRS announces new income tax brackets, higher standard deduction for 2024

November 14, 2023

Recalled fruit pouches

Applesauce pouches, recalled due to lead, sold in Deschutes County

November 13, 2023

▶️ Early Black Friday tools Amazon, other retailers wish you didn’t know about

November 13, 2023

▶️Get a jump on Black Friday: Here are the hot electronics people are Googling.

November 13, 2023

▶️ Voice assistants may cause you to fall victim to fake business number scam

November 13, 2023

Pam Cooking Spray

Cooking spray burn victim awarded $7.1 million in damages after can ‘exploded’

November 1, 2023

▶️ Watch out for Medicare open enrollment scams

October 27, 2023

Toyota recalls 751,000 Highlanders because parts can fall off

October 27, 2023

Cascade Natural Gas raises rates; typical residential customers get 3.22% hike

October 26, 2023

gas pumping stock

Oregon gas prices going down despite unrest in Middle East

October 24, 2023

Oregon among states suing Meta over alleged harm to children’s mental health

October 24, 2023

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United Airlines starts seating passengers with window seats first in economy

October 18, 2023

Toy Hall of Fame Finalists

You get to vote which of ‘Forgotten Five’ make Toy Hall of Fame

October 17, 2023

Reses sweepstakes

Reese’s $25,000 promotion may violate sweepstakes laws

October 16, 2023

▶️ Want to save money on a smartphone? Look at the storage, not model number

October 16, 2023

▶️ How to make sure cyber snoopers don’t access your WiFi router

October 16, 2023

▶️ Halloween spending expected to shatter previous records this year

October 12, 2023

▶️ Tips for an amazing board from Wild and Free Charcuterie

October 12, 2023

Alaska Airlines dumps Starbucks for Portland’s Stumptown Coffee on all flights

October 11, 2023

USPS Postal Service snow

Mark your calendar: These are the deadlines for USPS holiday shipping

October 11, 2023

▶️ Don’t lose your Facebook password! The ‘Trusted Contact’ feature is gone

October 10, 2023

▶️ There are secret codes to find every movie on Netflix

October 10, 2023

Crocs Cowboy Boots

Giddy up! Crocs Cowboy Boots are on their way for Croctober.

October 6, 2023

▶️ St. Charles announces which Medicare Advantage plans it will accept in 2024

October 5, 2023

▶️ Oregon getting $655,000 in 2020 ransomware settlement

October 5, 2023

Uber app

Uber now offering to return your packages for a fee

October 4, 2023

Apple iPhone 15

Apple releases fix for issue causing iPhone 15 to run ‘warmer than expected’

October 4, 2023

Emergency alert system cell phone

That blaring noise you heard? It’s a test of the federal emergency alert system

October 4, 2023

▶️ Federal emergency alert test coming to your phone, TV Wednesday morning

October 3, 2023

▶️ USPS: Stop mailing checks from your mailbox

September 28, 2023

Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk

September 27, 2023

▶️ Oregon 2024 maximum rent increase is 10%. New law kept it from going higher.

September 26, 2023

Target to close 3 Portland, 2 Seattle stores citing theft, safety

September 26, 2023

Amazon warehouse

Amazon sued by Oregon, others over allegations it inflates online prices

September 26, 2023

Television generic remote

Amazon Prime Video to charge for ad-free watching, even for Prime members

September 22, 2023

Fed keeps rates unchanged and signals optimism about a potential ‘soft landing’

September 20, 2023

Maui Lahiana wildfire damage

Homeowners face rising insurance rates as wildfires, storms become more common

September 20, 2023

Kraft American Cheese

Some American cheese slices recalled because wrappers could pose choking hazard

September 20, 2023

▶️ Need new winter gear? Skyliner Ski Swap coming up

September 19, 2023

Gaming keyboard

Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? You could get a refund.

September 19, 2023

Google Bard

Google brings AI chatbot into inner circle; opens door to Gmail, Maps, YouTube

September 19, 2023

▶️ Make your Facebook page more difficult for spammers, scammers and hackers

September 15, 2023

▶️ Council on Aging can help you navigate confusing Medicare enrollment

September 14, 2023

Apple iPhone 15

Bye bye, lightning port: Here’s what’s new about Apple’s new iPhone

September 13, 2023

McDonald’s is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years

September 12, 2023

▶️ Want to watch TV classics for free? There are a lot of streaming options.

September 12, 2023

▶️ Grammarly app can check your text message for typos before hitting ‘send’

September 12, 2023

Sudafed cold medicines

Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA panel says

September 12, 2023

Apple iPhone14

If you have an iPhone or iPad, get this security update — now!

September 8, 2023

▶️ New iOS 17 features: Reading the internet to you, scanning your voicemail

September 7, 2023

Car generic

Study: Carmakers failing privacy test, even about your sex life

September 6, 2023

▶️ This website helps you deal with Amazon’s new minimum cost for free shipping

September 5, 2023

Air Bag

US may force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode

September 5, 2023

▶️ This app helps you save things you want to read later

September 4, 2023

Burger King

Lawsuits accuse Burger King, others of ads that misrepresent their foods

September 1, 2023

Dodge Muscle Car

Dodge muscle cars dominate most-stolen list; Electric vehicles least-stolen

September 1, 2023

▶️ How much will you get from Oregon’s record $5.6 billion ‘kicker’ next year?

August 31, 2023

Produce generic

Oregon issuing $39 million in pandemic EBT food assistance to 325,000 children

August 31, 2023

▶️ Need gear? Play It Again Sports opens in Bend

August 31, 2023

Kia recall to fix trunk latch that won’t open from the inside

August 31, 2023

▶️ Gadgets to improve your football tailgate parties

August 30, 2023

▶️ How to get your 4K TV picture settings right for football season

August 29, 2023

Airline airplane cabin jetliner

Airline testing adults-only, no-kid sections for an extra fee

August 29, 2023

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10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations

August 29, 2023

American Airlines: Record fine for keeping people on planes during long delays

August 29, 2023

Amazon Prime truck

Amazon raises free-shipping minimums for some who don’t have Prime memberships

August 29, 2023

▶️ ‘Don’t panic’: What to know about conflicting Medicare Advantage advice

August 24, 2023

Apple iPhone14

The end-call button on your iPhone could move soon: Apple’s iOS 17 change

August 9, 2023

Incandescent light bulb

Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules

August 4, 2023

Amazon warehouse

Amazon begins offering grocery delivery for customers who are not Prime members

August 4, 2023

Utility Bill

Bend homeowners may pay $10-$15 per month for transportation fee

August 3, 2023

92,000 Hyundai, Kia owners told to park outside due to fire risk

August 3, 2023

Bend Parkway speeding traffic stop

Scammers claiming to be Bend Police brass, officers may be calling you

August 2, 2023

Takata corp airbag

GM recalls more vehicles because airbag inflator could explode, launch shrapnel

August 1, 2023

Tesla charging station generic

US opens safety probe into complaints Tesla drivers can lose steering control

August 1, 2023

Consumer demand drives labor unrest among workers in Hollywood and at UPS

July 30, 2023

FILE - A 2021 F-150 pickup truck at a Ford dealer in southeast Denver, Oct. 24, 2021. Ford is recalling more than 870,000 newer F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly. The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single exhaust systems. Ford's F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US due to parking brake malfunctions

July 28, 2023

FILE - Customers walk to a Trader Joe's market, Aug. 13, 2019, in Cambridge, Mass. Trader Joe’s is recalling two of its cookie products because they may contain rocks, the grocery chain announced Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Trader Joe’s recalling two cookie products because they may contain rocks

July 25, 2023

Taxes 1040 form IRS

IRS ending most unannounced visits to taxpayers, will schedule appointments

July 24, 2023

Deschutes County Fair ferris wheel

Deschutes Co. Fair warns of scam websites selling fake tickets: How to be safe

July 21, 2023

Recalled Cupkin cups

Cupkin children’s cups sold on Amazon recalled over newly-detected lead levels

July 21, 2023

Home money

Oregon reopening homeowner assistance fund to new applicants; 500 may benefit

July 20, 2023

You can still go broke if you win $1 billion Powerball, wealth advisor warns

July 18, 2023

Soda bottle

Use aspartame in moderation, experts say after possible cancer link

July 14, 2023

Lawmakers: 3 tax prep firms shared sensitive data about taxpayers with Meta

July 12, 2023

Capitol cash money debt default

US inflation hits lowest point since early 2021; prices ease for gas, groceries

July 12, 2023

Phone scam

Bend Police urge caution as scams and online fraud attempts increase

July 11, 2023

Biden takes aim at ‘junk’ insurance, vowing to save money for consumers

July 7, 2023

Elevated mortgage rates leading to sharply higher monthly payments

July 7, 2023

Meta Threads

Central Oregon Daily News is on Threads: What to know about the new app

July 6, 2023

Mail Scam

IRS warns of new identity theft scam that comes through the mail

July 5, 2023

▶️ Verizon service in Central Oregon restored, company says; Customers vent

July 4, 2023

Meta Threads App

Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads

July 4, 2023

The wait for US passports is snarling summer plans

July 4, 2023

▶️ How to shoot photos of fireworks on your smartphone

July 3, 2023

Your flight’s been canceled: What are your options?

June 27, 2023

Internet Speed Test

Gov. Kotek: Oregon to receive $689 million for broadband infrastructure

June 26, 2023

Amazon Prime truck

Amazon is accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent

June 21, 2023

Stock market today: Wall Street falls and takes a step back after its big rally

June 20, 2023

Jerome Powell

Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months

June 14, 2023

354,000 Jeeps recalled worldwide; rear coil springs can detach while moving

June 13, 2023

Airline airplane passengers generic

House may weaken rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price

June 9, 2023

Microsoft to pay $20M to settle charges of illegally collecting children’s data

June 6, 2023

text message scam

Beware of ‘pig butchering’ scam that can slaughter your bank account

June 5, 2023

▶️ Gen Z drives uptick in sales of ‘dumb phones’ from early 2000s

June 5, 2023

Is Outlook down? Thousands of users report problems with email platform

June 5, 2023

Amazon to pay $31M in privacy violations for Alexa voice assistant, Ring camera

June 1, 2023

EV Electric vehicle charger

Easiest way to get $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.

May 30, 2023

Netflix Generic

Netflix to charge $8 per month more for those outside subscribers’ households

May 26, 2023

Airline airplane passengers generic

Flight cancellations, strikes raise fears of new summer travel chaos in Europe

May 26, 2023

Airline airplane cabin jetliner

Expect big crowds for the summer travel season — and big prices, too

May 26, 2023

smartphone cell phone generic

Do not call: States sue telecom company over billions of robocalls

May 24, 2023

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Salmonella outbreak in Oregon, 5 states linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough

May 23, 2023

Speedometer

TikTok, social media trends thrust performance crimes into the US spotlight

May 22, 2023

Target candle recall

Target recalls 5 million candles after severe burns, lacerations reported

May 19, 2023

car airbag deployed

33 million US drivers don’t know if they’re at risk from airbag blast

May 18, 2023

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Oregon pausing Homeowner Assistance Fund applications again

May 17, 2023

Ford recalls 310,000 trucks to fix problem with driver’s front air bag

May 17, 2023

Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok; law likely to be challenged

May 17, 2023

220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs recalled due to fire risk

May 16, 2023

Recalled baby formula was sent to retailers after recall began, wholesaler says

May 16, 2023

▶️ Memorial Day travel expected to be busier than last season

May 15, 2023

Peloton bike

Peloton recalls 2.2 million bikes because it could break, causing you to fall

May 11, 2023

FDA panel backs over-the-counter sales of birth control pill

May 10, 2023

Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix

May 9, 2023

▶️ US pushes new consumer protection rules for airline cancellations, delays

May 8, 2023

Courtroom Jury Box

Scam claiming you’re going to jail over missed jury duty heats up in Oregon

May 8, 2023

TurboTax

TurboTax may be sending you a check soon after $141 million settlement

May 5, 2023

lawnmower

Are you doing No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics say

May 4, 2023

Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

May 4, 2023

▶️ Wyden urging bakers to stop using sesame unnecessarily

May 2, 2023

Prescription drugs

Powerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care

April 27, 2023

How will we know if the US economy is in a recession?

April 27, 2023

▶️ Barbie with Down syndrome introduced by Mattel to expand inclusion

April 26, 2023

Bud Light

Bud Light exec takes leave after boycott calls, reports say

April 23, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond

Bankruptcy: Bed Bath & Beyond expects to close all stores by this summer

April 23, 2023

Oregon among 17 states urging national Kia, Hyundai recall over thefts

April 21, 2023

Water faucet

Crooked River Ranch Water Company water rate increase requested

April 20, 2023

▶️ Apple offering savings accounts for customers. Here’s how it works.

April 19, 2023

Tesla

Tesla cuts U.S. prices again ahead of 1Q earnings release

April 19, 2023

Netflix to bring down the curtain on its DVD-by-mail service

April 18, 2023

Left your taxes till the last minute? Here are some tips

April 18, 2023

Electric Vehicle EV charger

See the EVs eligible for tax credits – and why most aren’t

April 17, 2023

▶️ How to protect your personal info with some Facebook settings changes

April 14, 2023

Bank Teller

Interest rates help push JPMorgan Chase to 52% profit jump

April 14, 2023

Whiskey bourbon booze liquor spirits

Oregon may increase distilled spirits surcharge 100%

April 13, 2023

IRS may owe you hundreds of dollars from years ago. Time running out to collect

April 12, 2023

Grow and give produce

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation in March

April 12, 2023

Tesla charging station generic

Tesla cuts prices on all models, 3rd cut this year

April 7, 2023

Peeps

Health concerns over chemical in Peeps, other candies prompts call for ban

April 7, 2023

Honda recalls CR-Vs in cold states to fix frame rust problem due to road salt

April 6, 2023

▶️ Oregon may be sending you a check soon. How to see if you’re owed money.

April 5, 2023

▶️ Need outdoor gear for a day? OSU-Cascades grad invents gear rental app

March 23, 2023

▶️ Streaming prices keep going up. Here’s how they compare to cable today.

March 23, 2023

▶️ The Great Outdoors: Choosing an RV that’s right for you

March 22, 2023

Google’s artificially intelligent ‘Bard’ set for next stage

March 21, 2023

Honda Dealership

US probes reports of steering glitch on newer Honda Civics

March 21, 2023

Frozen organic strawberries

Recall: Frozen organic fruit products sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s

March 21, 2023

Bank Teller

Will you end up footing the bill for bank failures?

March 17, 2023

Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms

March 17, 2023

▶️ Your next flight from Redmond may cost you 60% more to park

March 15, 2023

Insulin

Merkley joins bill to limit insulin cost to $20 per vial

March 14, 2023

Yellen: No federal bailout for collapsed Silicon Valley Bank

March 12, 2023

Tesla charging station generic

US investigates Tesla for steering wheels that can fall off

March 8, 2023

Pink slip laid off

Think you’re going to be laid off? Here’s what you should do to get ready.

March 7, 2023

Eye drops generic

Two more eyedrops brands recalled due to risks

March 7, 2023

Jerome Powell

Powell signals increased rate hikes if economy stays strong

March 7, 2023

Taxes 1040 form IRS

IRS warns about new tax scams to claim false credits

March 3, 2023

Produce generic

Emergency Oregon SNAP benefits come to an end

February 28, 2023

Supreme Court student loan hearing: What you need to know

February 28, 2023

Doctor stethoscope hospital bill record

Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program

February 27, 2023

Cosori air fryer recall

2 million air fryers sold at Amazon, Walmart, Target recalled due to fire risk

February 24, 2023

Candle Recall Walmart

1.2 million candles sold at Walmart recalled for fire, laceration hazards

February 24, 2023

Tesla charging station generic

Tesla recalls ‘Full Self-Driving’ to fix unsafe actions

February 17, 2023

▶️ Hybrid, electric vehicles dominate Consumer Reports’ top 10

February 16, 2023

Oregon reopening homeowner assistance fund portal to new applicants

February 16, 2023

Hyundai, Kia update security after TikTok challenge thefts

February 15, 2023

Nissan steering wheel

Nissan recall: Air bag can knock steering wheel emblem loose

February 14, 2023

heart love money

Valentine’s Day tips for talking about money as a couple

February 14, 2023

Taxes 1040 form IRS

No taxes owed on $600 Oregon OTAP payments

February 10, 2023

Super Bowl LVII ads

▶️ Watch the Super Bowl ads here: Travolta, ‘Clueless,’ ‘Breaking Bad’ and more

February 9, 2023

▶️ How you can create and remember a strong password for all of your accounts

February 8, 2023

▶️ Buyer beware! Odometer rollback devices are becoming cheaper to obtain

February 8, 2023

▶️Cracker Barrel offering free food for a year if you propose at Cracker Barrel

February 6, 2023

▶️ Valentine’s Day reservations filling up, but there are still options

February 6, 2023

▶️ Bend Moonlight Market brings variety of vendors

February 5, 2023

Food bank warehouse

▶️ This is final month for pandemic emergency SNAP benefits in Oregon

February 3, 2023

US wage increases slowing in January jobs report

February 3, 2023

▶️ How millions in grants may bring relief to High Desert childcare drought

February 2, 2023

Wyden reintroduces bill to end unreasonable airline fees

February 2, 2023

▶️ Thinking of a used electric vehicle? These questions you’ll want to ask.

February 2, 2023

Eye drops generic

Brand of eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

February 2, 2023

avocados

‘It felt liberating’: Anna Faris goes nude for avocados Super Bowl LVII ad

January 31, 2023

Kevin Bacon

▶️ WATCH: Budweiser, Kevin Bacon team up on ‘6 degrees’ Super Bowl ad

January 31, 2023

▶️ Beer-flation: Manufacturing costs up more than 30% for brewers

January 26, 2023

Cannabis vape product recalls Oregon

Oregon recalls 2 cannabis vape products for pesticide contamination

January 26, 2023

▶️ Tax laws back to pre-pandemic levels: Why you may get a smaller refund

January 26, 2023

Taxes 1040 form IRS

You could be due $7,742 on your taxes and not even know it

January 26, 2023

▶️ Eggsasperating: Local businesses struggle during egg shortage

January 24, 2023

Amazon launches a subscription prescription generic drug service

January 24, 2023

Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant

January 21, 2023

2022 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly a decade

January 20, 2023

T-Mobile

T-Mobile says data on 37 million customers stolen

January 19, 2023

Washington state court OK’s Albertsons’ merger $4B dividend

January 18, 2023

▶️ Study: Many shoppers avoid store brands even though they’re much cheaper

January 17, 2023

Corvette E-Ray Hybrid

Fastest Corvette ever is all-wheel-drive gas-electric hybrid

January 17, 2023

Tesla charging station generic

Tesla slashes vehicle prices to boost flagging demand

January 13, 2023

Printing money cash treasury

Treasury says US expected to hit debt limit Thursday

January 13, 2023

Tax filing season opens Jan. 23: What you need to know to make it go smoothly

January 12, 2023

US consumer prices fall month-to-month for first time in 2 1/2 years

January 12, 2023

▶️ Electric vehicles win truck, utility of the year awards

January 11, 2023

▶️ Scam claiming you’ll be arrested gains popularity: How to not fall for it

January 11, 2023

▶️ Credit card debt back on the rise

January 10, 2023

▶️ A robot that mows your lawn and clears snow could be on the way

January 9, 2023

Fisher Price and Kids2 Sleeper Recalls

2 infant sleeper recalls re-announced after 12 more children die

January 9, 2023

▶️ Fire on the Mountain bringing new hot wings joint to Bend

January 6, 2023

Radon graphic

Homeowners urged to test for dangerous radon gas

January 5, 2023

Delta Air Lines

Delta says free Wi-Fi coming to many US flights next month

January 5, 2023

Mercedes recalls nearly 324,000 vehicles due to engine stalling

January 5, 2023

▶️ GPS trackers becoming more attractive after holiday lost luggage woes

January 4, 2023

Office workers

Remote or resign? Workers pushing back on returning to office after pandemic

January 4, 2023

▶️ It’s not an egg-cellent time for grocery stores right now

January 3, 2023

▶️ AAA: Oregon gas prices expected to be less volatile in 2023

January 3, 2023

Airline airplane passengers generic

Travel in 2023 expected to continue post-pandemic comeback

January 3, 2023

Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags

December 30, 2022

▶️ Smart toys and your child’s privacy: Is there a risk?

December 29, 2022

Christmas Wrapping Paper

Here’s which Christmas wrapping should and shouldn’t go in recycling

December 29, 2022

Southwest Airlines

Southwest says it expects normal operations to resume Friday

December 29, 2022

Facebook spam comments

If you see this comment with a link on Facebook, do not click on it

December 28, 2022

▶️ Your returned Christmas gift may end up in an online auction

December 28, 2022

Scam keyboard

Oregon financial regulators send warning about fake crypto apps, websites

December 27, 2022

Pill RX Pharmaceutical medication recall

Blood pressure medication recalled over potential cancer risk

December 27, 2022

PayPal

IRS delays $600 reporting requirement through Venmo, PayPal, CashApp

December 27, 2022

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines under scrutiny after wave of storm cancellations

December 27, 2022

▶️ Make money off your old electronics after you got new ones for Christmas

December 26, 2022

EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal

December 26, 2022

▶️ Protect yourself from holiday season texting scams

December 23, 2022

Target Pillowfort Weighted Blanket Recall

Children’s weighted blankets sold at Target recalled after 2 deaths

December 22, 2022

Samsung washing machine recall

660,000 top-loading washing machines recalled for fire hazard

December 22, 2022

▶️ Do this before you wrap that electronic Christmas gift

December 21, 2022

Clearance

Steep discounts this holiday season thanks to supply chain rebound

December 21, 2022

▶️ Advice with 5 days left until Christmas? ‘Shop local’

December 20, 2022

▶️ Racers, mechanics, tinkerers converting classic cars to EVs

December 20, 2022

▶️ Money saving holiday gift giving tips during inflation

December 20, 2022

▶️ Will microplastics be invading your holiday dinner?

December 20, 2022

Sick child medicine

What to do if your go-to children’s cold-and-flu medicine is sold out

December 19, 2022

Making a cocktail bartender

▶️ Holiday advice for home bartenders, plus 4 festive cocktails

December 19, 2022

▶️ Mall and shopping center Santas in high demand

December 19, 2022

▶️ How to protect yourself from holiday shipping scammers

December 16, 2022

▶️ How much to tip for the holidays in the age of inflation

December 16, 2022

Thousands of Central Electric Co-Op customers getting checks soon

December 15, 2022

‘Tis the season for holiday fires: How to keep your family and home safe

December 15, 2022

Jerome Powell

Despite slowing inflation, Fed hikes key interest rate again

December 14, 2022

gas pumping stock

Central Oregon gas price average below $4 for 1st time since January

December 14, 2022

▶️ These vehicles get a poor rating for back seat passengers in new crash tests

December 13, 2022

▶️ November inflation: How much more you’re paying for food than a year ago

December 13, 2022

▶️ 3D-printed homes becoming popular option to save time, materials

December 12, 2022

▶️ Oregon gas prices fall below $4 per gallon average

December 12, 2022

▶️ These are the best days to shop for holiday deals, says a pro sales tracker

December 9, 2022

▶️ Here are the top things Americans searched for on Google in 2022

December 8, 2022

▶️ FAA pushed for new seat size study on evacuation of children, disabled

December 8, 2022

US opens probe into Jeep Compass SUV engines shutting down

December 6, 2022

▶️ Online holiday shopping scams more sophisticated: What to watch for

December 6, 2022

▶️ The Points Guy gives their top airline, hotel, credit card loyalty programs

December 6, 2022

gas pumping stock

Oregon gas prices fall 26 cents in a week; Nat’l average nears level 1 year ago

December 5, 2022

Washing Machine Laundry

8 million bottles of laundry, cleaning products recalled over bacteria

December 5, 2022

OLCC recalls marijuana extract products, could contain pesticides

December 3, 2022

▶️ ’23 Best Places to Go in 2023′ list includes a couple nearby destinations

December 1, 2022

▶️ Consumer Reports releases list of most reliable cars of 2022

November 30, 2022

gas pumping stock

Oregon gas prices falling rapidly, but still more expensive than last year

November 29, 2022

Generic mac and cheese

Florida woman sues Kraft for $5 million over 3 1/2-minute mac and cheese claim

November 29, 2022

▶️ Cyber Monday is the day for computer deals, analyst says

November 28, 2022

▶️ Before you eat those Thanksgiving leftovers, be sure you stored them safely

November 25, 2022

▶️ Black Friday shoppers’ plans: shop local, World Cup, skiing

November 24, 2022

▶️ Black Friday secret that coud save you hundreds of dollars

November 24, 2022

Average long-term US mortgage rate slips again

November 23, 2022

Student Loan debt

Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on

November 22, 2022

Freight train generic

Consumers could pay the price with possible rail strike looming

November 22, 2022

▶️ Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend expected to be one of busiest ever

November 22, 2022

▶️ New small pickup side-impact crash tests using more severe measures

November 18, 2022

▶️ You tooted: Here’s what to know about Twitter alternative Mastodon

November 18, 2022

▶️ Thanksgiving meal prices hike 20% in 2022. Some grocers offering deals.

November 17, 2022

Polaris snowmobiles recall

138,000 snowmobiles recalled because they can catch fire

November 17, 2022

▶️ Postal Service announces ship dates for holiday packages to arrive on time

November 17, 2022

Average long-term US mortgage rates tumble

November 17, 2022

▶️ Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says phone scam claims to be sheriff

November 16, 2022

▶️ Thanksgiving dinner cost up 20% from a year ago. Here’s how some are coping.

November 16, 2022

Bounce Houses Recall

Bounce houses sold on Amazon recalled for strangulation risk; 1 child killed

November 16, 2022

▶️ Inflation hits Thanksgiving turkeys

November 15, 2022

▶️ Inflation causing some to stay home for Thanksgiving

November 15, 2022

Opioids

Walmart offers to pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid lawsuits

November 15, 2022

▶️ Avelo Airlines Redmond-to-Palm Springs route takes off

November 11, 2022

Mockingbird Single-to-Double Strollers

149,000 strollers sold at Target recalled because children could fall

November 11, 2022

▶️ Some small cars perform better than expected in side-impact tests

November 10, 2022

US consumer inflation eases to 7.7%; Could slow Fed rate hikes

November 10, 2022

▶️ People renting out their back yards as dog parks to make money

November 9, 2022

▶️ Winner announced in record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot

November 8, 2022

Myx exercise bicycle recall

162,000 exercise bicycles recalled for loose, detaching pedals; 75 injured

November 7, 2022

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Popular cookie dough recalled: May contain soft plastic film

November 7, 2022

▶️ Growing push to teach high school kids finances: How one program is doing it

November 7, 2022

Apple iPhone14

Apple says iPhone supplies hurt by anti-virus curbs in China

November 7, 2022

▶️ You’ve never seen a US lottery jackpot as big as Powerball is for Saturday

November 4, 2022

▶️ Feds take down nationwide $545 million catalytic converter theft ring

November 3, 2022

Jerome Powell

Fed hikes rates another 3/4 point, but hints at pullback

November 2, 2022

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Oregon average gas prices start November below $5, but not in Bend

November 1, 2022

▶️ Powerball prize soars to $1.2 billion; 4th-largest in US history

November 1, 2022

▶️ It’s Halloween, and yet Christmas displays are going up

October 28, 2022

Used car lot

Auto prices finally begin to creep down from inflated highs

October 27, 2022

Pine-Sol recall

37 million bottles of scented Pine-Sol recalled for possible bacteria

October 27, 2022

▶️ Powerball jackpot jumps to $800 million; 5th-largest US jackpot ever

October 27, 2022

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Could Oregon gas prices drop below $5 by Halloween?

October 25, 2022

Powerball and Mega Millions tickets

▶️ Powerball skyrockets to $700 million; 9th-largest US jackpot ever

October 25, 2022

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Check your bathroom: Shampoo products recalled for cancer-causing chemical

October 24, 2022

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You can contribute more to your 401(k) in 2023

October 21, 2022

Average mortgage rate near 7%: Here’s how much you’d pay compared to last year

October 20, 2022

▶️ New safety standards approved for furniture that can tip over, trap children

October 20, 2022

Standard tax deduction increasing in 2023 due to inflation

October 19, 2022

▶️ Save money on booking holiday flights with these Expedia-suggested hacks

October 19, 2022

▶️ Remote work helping companies hire, retain diverse employees, survey finds

October 19, 2022

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Recall Alert: Chocolate Chip Cookie dough may have plastic pieces inside

October 18, 2022

▶️ Work From Hotel becoming the new WFH acronym for jet-setting hybrid workers

October 18, 2022

Stimulus checks

COVID stimulus checks, Child Tax Credit money still available for millions

October 17, 2022

▶️ Mortgage rates cooling major West Coast housing markets

October 17, 2022

Joe Biden

Student loan debt cancellation application process begins

October 17, 2022

Halloween scary girl

▶️ DIY haunted houses a spending trend this Halloween season

October 13, 2022

▶️ Social Security benefits to jump by $140 per month on average next year

October 13, 2022

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Netflix sets lower price for ad-supported service. It comes with a catch.

October 13, 2022

Inflation accelerated again in September: Here’s how much more you’re paying

October 13, 2022

▶️ How much gas can you really save using cruise control?

October 12, 2022

▶️ Americans making holiday plans other than flying due to high costs

October 11, 2022

▶️ Utility shut off threats are among the most frequent robocall scams lately

October 10, 2022

▶️ Company makes edible utensils to take a bite out of climate change

October 10, 2022

▶️ Cost of apples going up and not just because of inflation

October 6, 2022

▶️ Asian destinations reemerge as COVID travel restrictions dropped

October 5, 2022

▶️ How to save money on subscriptions you may not even know you have

October 4, 2022

▶️ New gift card scam uses threat of child pornography to target seniors

October 3, 2022

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Recall for cheeses sold at Safeway, Albertsons for listeria contamination

September 30, 2022

▶️ 3 tips to prepare for recession, including whether to take that new job

September 29, 2022

Long-term mortgage rates reach highest level in 15 years

September 29, 2022

▶️ WATCH: Automatic Emergency Braking fails in multiple crash tests, AAA shows

September 29, 2022

Amazon unveils bedside device that tracks sleeping patterns

September 28, 2022

Elderly

Millions of Americans will save on Medicare fees next year

September 27, 2022

▶️ Cost to heat your home expected to rise dramatically this winter

September 27, 2022

▶️ US to order airlines to be transparent about all fees up front

September 27, 2022

▶️ Some classic gas guzzlers can get an electric makeover

September 26, 2022

▶️ Don’t toss your old smartphone. Here are ways to give it new life.

September 24, 2022

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Oregon gas prices up more than a dime for 2nd straight day; above $5 in Bend

September 24, 2022

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Do not cook your chicken in NyQuil, FDA warns of social media challenge

September 21, 2022

▶️Electric vehicle tax credit: Before you buy, know which vehicles are eligible

September 19, 2022

How much ‘pain’? Fed to signal more rate hikes ahead

September 19, 2022

IRS refunding $1.6 billion to some who filed tax returns late during COVID-19

September 13, 2022

▶️ Check your freezer: HelloFresh meal kits recalled for E.coli in ground beef

September 12, 2022

▶️ Ransomware kits sold cheap to hackers on dark web: How to protect yourself

September 9, 2022

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1.4 million miter saws recalled because safety guard can break

August 4, 2022

▶️ FAA wants your input on airplane seat size, but not because of comfort

August 4, 2022

▶️ Avelo adds Redmond-to-Palm Springs route for $39, but you have to move fast

August 4, 2022

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▶️ Popular nutritional drinks recalled for potential microbial contamination

August 2, 2022

▶️ Inflation forcing some pet owners to give up dogs, cats to shelters

August 1, 2022

▶️ Sunscreen recalled due to potential cancer-causing chemical

August 1, 2022

Avalanche transceivers recalled due to loss of emergency communications

July 28, 2022

Kidoozie play tents and playhouses recalled

250,000 Children’s play tents and playhouses recalled for fire danger

July 28, 2022

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Recall update: More baked snacks may have hard plastic pieces in them

July 25, 2022

▶️ ‘I had no idea they were going down’: Oregon gas prices dropping slowly

July 19, 2022

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Chicken dog treats recalled for salmonella risk

July 18, 2022

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Recall Alert: Brand of baked snacks may have hard plastic pieces in them

July 13, 2022

Ford expands recall for possible engine fires even when they’re not running

July 8, 2022

Swinging hammock chair recall

700,000 swinging hammock chairs recalled after falls, injuries

July 1, 2022

Take our poll: Is inflation forcing you to cut back on 4th of July spending?

June 29, 2022

Sunvilla solar LED umbrella

Solar LED umbrellas sold at Costco recalled due to fire hazard

June 28, 2022

▶️ Calls to recall popular flea and tick collar intensify

June 19, 2022

Kroger Walgreens recalled medications, June 16, 2022

400,000 bottles of acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen recalled

June 16, 2022

▶️ No, gas prices may not be the reason more people calling AAA for gas

June 13, 2022

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▶️ Poll: How important are inflation, gas prices in how you vote in midterms?

June 13, 2022

▶️ ‘We hate our gas prices too’: Gas station sign tries to bring humor

June 13, 2022

▶️ Inflation hit a new 40-year high in May, driven by gas prices

June 10, 2022

▶️ Teslas with Autopilot closer to recall after crashes with emergency vehicles

June 9, 2022

Gas Pumps

▶️ Poll: What alternative transportation are you using to avoid gas prices?

June 8, 2022

Jif Peanut Butter Snack Cups

Growing list of recalled items related to Jif peanut butter salmonella concerns

May 31, 2022

More products with Jif peanut butter recalled due to salmonella fears

May 26, 2022

Recall alert: Snack packs with Jif peanut butter, may have salmonella

May 25, 2022

▶️ Thousands to visit Central Oregon for Memorial Day; Gas prices not a factor

May 24, 2022

Answer our poll: Are gas prices changing your Memorial Day travel plans?

May 23, 2022

▶️ Gas prices affect Memorial Day travel plans: What Oregon drivers are paying

May 23, 2022

Jif peanut butter recall for possible salmonella: Look for these lot codes

May 21, 2022

Recall alert: Popular gummy candy brands may have metal strands inside

May 16, 2022

Gas Pumps

Another record high for Oregon, Bend gas prices Wednesday

May 11, 2022

▶️ Oregon gas prices set new all-time record; Experts say it won’t stop

May 10, 2022

▶️ Cut back or stock up? Record gas prices have locals feeling the pinch

March 8, 2022

New day, new record gas prices across Oregon

March 8, 2022

Local, US gas prices jump to record highs on talk of banning Russian oil

March 7, 2022