Sunday is expected to mark the beginning of the end for the video-sharing app that has served as a place of social connection for many.

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Following the federal government's orders for a ban, TikTok shut off access to U.S. users late Saturday evening -- but returned access hours later. For many local creators on the app, the ban could affect their income.

A short flight to Oregon became the stage for an epic sibling showdown when Brandon Doll-Hawley decided to flaunt his first class ticket to his sister.

What would the impact of the TikTok ban have on Central Oregon Community Students, and what do they think about the ban? Students at the Bend campus expressed their opinions and their feelings about and how they use the TikTok along with the issues surrounding it.

My decision on TikTok will be made in the not-too-distant future, but I must have time to review the situation. Stay tuned!” Oregon Senator Ron Wyden joined other colleagues this week in ...

If you are looking for a new pair of indoor-outdoor slip-on shoes, the 'Ora Primo' model from Hoka are extremely cushy and comfortable. They are also on sale for under $100 for the first time this year.

Denise English owns the Sacred Lotus Apothecary, a small business in Redmond that has gained popularity on TikTok. Selling body butter and crystals and holding live reiki healing sessions, English has amassed nearly a million likes and a hundred thousand followers on TikTok.

Senate Republicans have blocked a last-ditch effort by Senate Democrats late Wednesday to extend TikTok’s lifespan in the U.S.

Via CNN - A father and son were hoisted to safety by a Coast Guard helicopter off the coast of Oregon after getting caught out by strong currents.

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