Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg announces he’ll retire next fall

KTVZ on November 13, 2025

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg has announced his plans to retire from his position, effective September 2026, concluding a 16-year tenure as director and 26 years with the library system.

Dunkelberg made the announcement to the library board during their Wednesday, and followed up with a message to library staff Thursday morning, the organization said in a news release

“Serving the residents of Deschutes County, and working alongside dynamic staff members dedicated to the same service, has been an honor,” Dunkelberg said. “I am proud of the work we’ve done together, and look forward to watching this vibrant library system continue to grow and serve the community at the highest level.” 

“From the Great Recession to COVID, and most recently shepherding the district through a series of bond projects, Todd has tirelessly served both staff and community,” said Ann Malkin, who has been on the Library Board since 2007. “He’s faced a series of challenges, and each time he prioritized keeping the library accessible to the public, and keeping staff employed. The Board is grateful for his service.”   

Malkin says the board will appoint a recruiting team to begin the search for a new library director. The position is expected to post in January, kicking off a national search. The new director will overlap with Dunkelberg during a four-to-six-week transition period.   

Dunkelberg began his library career as a children’s librarian after graduating from the University of Texas library school. In 1999 he moved to Central Oregon to manage the Redmond Library. He was promoted to Assistant Director in 2002, and was hired as Library Director in 2009.  

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Murder charges filed in Boone County teen’s May shooting death

KMIZ on November 13, 2025

Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Columbia teen has been charged with murder for a May deadly shooting just outside the city limits.

Anthony K. Marine, 17, was charged Thursday with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon in the death of a person identified in a probable cause statement by the initials Z.N.

Marine, who was a minor at the time of the shooting, admitted to a detective that he and his friends had gathered to watch a fight when he shot Z.N. in the chest, then ran from the scene, according to a probable cause statement. Marine allegedly said he hid the gun.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said at the time of the shooting that a 16-year-old had been detained.

The teen suspect and the victim were part of groups that had met up for two youths to fight that evening in the 1300 block of North Frideriki Drive, according to a Boone County Sheriff’s Office news release. An 18-year-old man was found unresponsive and not breathing outside a home with a gunshot wound and died at the scene.

The sheriff’s office says a video also put Marine at the scene, firing a shot at Z.N. and running away.

Marine was in the Boone County Jail on Thursday evening with no bond.

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Stabbing suspect taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Indio

KESQ on November 13, 2025

Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – Two people, including a wanted suspect, were taken into custody following an hours-long standoff in Indio on Thursday.

Police said a witness reported seeing a suspect wanted at around 10:30 a.m. near Sun Gold and Valencia Avenue. The suspect, a 30-year-old man, was wanted for allegedly striking his brother in the head with a crowbar and stabbing him several times with a knife.

IPD officers surrounded the residence where the suspect is believed to be located. Officers made multiple attempts to communicate with the suspect through a “surround and callout,” but the suspect did not exit the residence, resulting in a police standoff.

Desert Regional S.W.A.T. responded and assisted in efforts to take the suspect into custody safely. 

At around 1:30 p.m., the suspect exited the residence and was safely taken into custody without further incident. Roads were closed around the area, but all roads were back open by 2 p.m.

Police said the victim in the stabbing remains in stable condition in the hospital. The suspect faces attempted homicide charges.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4057 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (760) 341-STOP.

We’ll have the latest at Noon on News Channel 3.

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‘Coalition for Family Harmony’ Celebrates 50 Years in Ventura County

KEYT on November 13, 2025

Patricia Martellotti

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) – The Coalition for Family Harmony is celebrating 50 years of supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Ventura County.

What began as a single phone line has grown into a county-wide network offering counseling, legal aid, and emergency housing.

The organization operates the only rape crisis center in Ventura County and a shelter dedicated to Indigenous-language speakers.

Now, as it marks its 50th anniversary, the Coalition is expanding once again — with plans to open a new shelter in 2026.

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SBIFF to Honor Actor Stellan Skarsgård with 2026 Montecito Award

KEYT on November 13, 2025

Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – It was announced Thursday that actor Stellan Skarsgård is the recipient of the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) Montecito Award. Skarsgård will be honored for his performance in his latest film, Sentimental Value, along with his decades-long career in the film industry.

The Swedish actor is one of the most notable faces in Hollywood, making his mark in major franchises such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Thor and Avengers films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Mamma Mia. In his newest film, Skarsgård stars alongside Elle Fanning, Renate Reinsve and Inga Lilleaas where he plays Gustav Borg – a once celebrated film director hoping to reunite with his estranged daughters, while trying to reclaim his lost fame.

“I’ve been a big fan of Stellan since his work in Lars Von Trier’s Breaking the Waves. From that point on, I was drawn to his performances because of his versatility and his deep emotional delivery. He makes it look easy to embody both complex protagonists and nuanced villains with gravitas and an ability to convey profound emotional depth,” said SBIFF’s Executive Director Roger Durling.  

Named after one of the beautiful places in Santa Barbara, past recipients of the Montecito Award include: Angela Bassett, Penélope Cruz, Lupita Nyong’o, Melissa McCarthy, Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, Daniel Day-Lewis, Geoffrey Rush, Julianne Moore, Kate Winslet, Naomi Watts, and Javier Bardem.

Skarsgård will receive the award on the evening of February 11th, 2026 at the 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.  

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Silver Alert issued for Rancho Mirage woman missing since Wednesday evening

KESQ on November 13, 2025

Jesus Reyes

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) – A 68-year-old woman from Rancho Mirage has been reported missing, prompting a Silver Alert from the California Highway Patrol.

Jeri Chamberlain, 67, was last seen on Wednesday at 10:20 p.m. in the area of Mirage Cove Drive and Peterson Road.

She is described as five feet, five inches tall, weighing 124 pounds, with gray hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a yellow sundress.

Chamberlain is believed to be on foot.

If see, CHP asks that you call 9-1-1.

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Staying in-network: St. Charles Health System reaches insurance agreement with PacificSource

KTVZ on November 13, 2025

Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding PacificSource statement)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Thursday an agreement with PacificSource, allowing thousands of patients on both the commercial and Medicare Advantage plans to remain in-network for St. Charles hospitals and clinics.

PacificSource had informed its local customers in late September that they could go out of network with St. Charles on Jan. 1, but that talks were continuing. Days later, the other remaining Medicare Advantage insurance plan available locally, Providence Health Plan, announced it will be leaving the Deschutes County market on Jan. 1, leaving only PacificSource as potentially available.

“We are grateful we were able to come to an agreement with PacificSource to maintain in-network coverage for thousands of local residents, who we hope will welcome this news,” said Matt Swafford, Chief Financial Officer for St. Charles. “We appreciate PacificSource coming to the table and working with us on a solution that meets all of our needs.”

The agreements reached are for one year for the Medicare Advantage contract and two years for the commercial contract, the health system said in a news release.

“We recognize that uncertainty about insurance coverage can cause stress for our patients, especially given state and national trends in declining Medicare Advantage options,” Swafford said. “Negotiations like these are an important part of the overall process that ensures St. Charles can continue to provide access to health care services locally for the communities we serve.” 

St. Charles said it continues to work closely with insurance providers on coverage options for local residents and also recently reached an agreement on commercial insurance with Providence Health Plans, along with Aetna and Cigna.

PacificSource provided KTVZ News with this statement:

“PacificSource is pleased to have reached an agreement with St. Charles Health System, ensuring our members can continue accessing the care they rely on. Our priority throughout this process has been providing clarity and continuity for the Central Oregon communities we serve. We value the collaboration that led to this outcome and remain committed to keeping health care affordable and accessible for our members.”

For the latest information on which plans are currently in-network for St. Charles providers and facilities, visit their website.

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How has Joshua Tree National Park held up during the government shutdown?

KESQ on November 13, 2025

Athena Jreij

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) — Since the beginning of the government shutdown, News Channel 3 has followed the impact on Joshua Tree National Park, as it remained open and free for entry with limited rangers.

Now, as the longest shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end, many visitors say they haven’t noticed a difference thanks to the park’s continued staffing on a limited basis.

The National Park Service told News Channel 3 the park has remained open, clean and safe thanks to their contingency plan, that allowed limited staff to work on essential services during the shutdown. That includes cleaning restrooms, emptying trash bins and keeping visitor centers open.

“I was a little nervous. Like, who would be available and if we could get the information we needed to be safe and do great hikes. It was great to see the rangers back and it’s been great so far,” Lisa Skiba, a visitor from Chicago said.

Many locals echoed concerns that the shutdown would bring back the same destruction seen in 2018-2019 during the 35 day shutdown.

“It was apocalyptic. There was trash everywhere. The bathrooms were disgusting. We organized over 1,000 volunteers. People really stepped up to the plate, helped, and we were planning to do that again. And then, frankly, it just wasn’t needed,” Seth Zaharias, co-founder of Cliffhanger Guides and Joshua Tree resident said.

Zaharias said himself and many others were bracing for the worst but have been pleasantly surprised.

“I think this is my fifth or sixth shutdown that I’ve lived through here while working in the tourism economy here and this wasn’t like any other shutdown I’ve ever seen,” he said.

However, one thing that hasn’t gone back to normal is business. Zaharias says they’ve seen a 30-40% decrease since the shutdown, for what he believes is confusion around the park being open.

“It’s been a pretty rough 40 days. I think about half the country either thinks that national parks are closed or it was inappropriate to visit them, and our numbers are down pretty significantly. Anybody that lives and works in this community is feeling it right now,” he said.

Now as they get ready to welcome thousands of visitors back everyday, he hopes support for the local economy will come back too.

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“Shorty is a 10”: Santa Barbra Humane’s 2-Year-Old Mix is Ready to Find a Fur-Ever Home

KEYT on November 13, 2025

Joey Vergilis

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane dropped by your Morning News with Shorty, an 2-year-old mix!

Shorty was transferred to SB Humane in late October. He’s a affectionate, active and a great companion for another dog.

You can visit Shorty and see if he’s the right fit for your family at SB Humane’s Santa Barbara campus located at 5399 Overpass Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.

This Sunday – weather permitting – join SB Humane for a free, family-friendly car show and donation drive at their Santa Maria Campus benefiting animals and our community pet food pantry.

Los Viejitos Car Club will showcase their classic cars, bringing a one-of-a-kind display for car lovers of all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring much-needed donations – including dog and cat food, cat litter, and toys for pets in need.

SB Humane’s mission is to be champions for animals and the people who love them, helping to nurture and support the human-animal bond.

The non-profit has been finding animal’s Fur-ever homes since day 1 and as this year wraps up, SB Humane is closing in on their 2025 goal of placing 2,000 animals into new homes.

They only need to place about 300 hundred more animals to reach their goal that’s well within reach.

Help them go beyond their goal for 2025 by heading to their website or visit their Instagram.

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Federal Judge dismisses “absurd” and “outlandish” Satanic Temple challenge to Idaho Abortion Law with prejudice

KIFI on November 13, 2025

Seth Ratliff

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — A federal court has definitively dismissed a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s abortion laws, concluding that the claims lacked legal merit and could not be corrected.

The challenge came from The Satanic Temple, a national non-theistic religious and political activist organization using the figure of Satan as a symbol of rebellion. TST’s lawsuit claimed that Idaho’s abortion restrictions, enacted following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health ruling, violated the U.S. Constitution and federal religious freedom statutes. The group argued that the restrictions constituted a “taking” of pregnant women’s wombs, amounted to slavery in violation of the Thirteenth Amendment, and infringed upon the religious freedom of its members.

Legal History and Final Ruling

U.S. District Judge David C. Nye initially dismissed the case in 2024, questioning the group’s legal standing and describing TST’s arguments as “absurd” and “outlandish.”

TST appealed this decision to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Ninth Circuit agreed that TST lacked legal standing but remanded the case back to Judge Nye, asking for clarification on whether any amendment to the complaint could rectify the legal shortcomings.

On Monday, November 10th, Judge Nye issued his final response, dismissing the case with prejudice, meaning the plaintiffs cannot file the same claim again.

“No amendment could change the Court’s holding because the Court’s reasoning was based on the sheer unworkability of TST’s arguments as applied to the constitutional context,” wrote Judge Nye in his ruling. “TST’s efforts to shoehorn its disagreements with Idaho’s abortion statutes into constitutional claims rang of the classic phrase “trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.” It simply does not work.”

State Reaction

Attorney General Raúl Labrador applauded the decision, hailing it as a significant legal victory for the state.

“Idaho’s pro-life laws protect both mothers and unborn children, and this decision confirms those protections are constitutionally sound,” said Attorney General Labrador. “The Satanic Temple’s attempt to manufacture constitutional violations out of disagreement with Idaho’s values has been rejected at every level. We’ve defended Idaho’s laws through every stage of this litigation, and we will continue protecting the right of Idaho’s elected representatives to defend life.”

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