Tropical Storm Isaias keeps gaining speed as it barrels up the East Coast, inundating cities from both the sea and the sky while bringing winds that could rival Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. KTVZ) — A new study from Oregon State University found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off, they would not have the financial assets to maintain at least poverty-level status for three months. The study compared asset poverty
Continue Reading(CNN) — A massive explosion ripped through central Beirut on Tuesday, injuring thousands of people and blowing out windows in buildings across the city. The blast near the port in the Lebanese capital sent up a huge mushroom cloud-shaped shock wave, flipping cars and damaging distant buildings. It was felt as far as Cyprus, hundreds
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At least 25 campers and staff members at a camp east of Portland have tested positive for COVID-19.
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On Tuesday, Deschutes County commissioners sent out a subtle but important reminder of the risks that come with not being prepared for wildfires in a fire-prone area.
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A Bend man working for a Redmond-based roofing company was killed Tuesday morning in a fall at the construction site of Caldera High School, the new high school being built in southeast Bend, police reported.
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This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-19 contact tracing scams.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is announcing an opportunity for communities to apply for grants that will provide funding for projects that reduce the risk of wildfire. The County’s Fuel Reduction Grant Program is designed to assist communities with specific, short-term projects related to reducing fuels and improving defensible space in Deschutes County. A total
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Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs said late Tuesday they are siting an isolation and quarantine detention facility for those who test positive but refuse to take such steps to protect public safety.
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We can expect to stay sunny and warm again today.
Continue Reading(CNN) — Hurricane Isaias slammed into North Carolina Monday night, bringing coastal and inland flooding with the storm that is expected to keep moving up the East Coast. With wind speeds maxing out at 85 mph, Isaias strengthened back into a Category 1 hurricane before reaching land near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, around 11:10
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This Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, followed in a few weeks by the 75th anniversary of the close of World War II.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hydro Flask, Bend-based maker of high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and a Helen of Troy Limited brand, announced Monday its recent filing with the U.S. International Trade Commission to combat widespread unlawful importation of counterfeit products into the U.S. Hydro Flask said its ITC filing is “part of a multifaceted strategy to
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Due to COVID- 19, St. Charles Bend has put many restrictions on who can enter the hospital. This has greatly affected expecting mothers who want their doula and midwives present during their birthing process.
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North and southbound lanes open first.
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Neighbor smelled it from 20 homes away.
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The Latino Community Association said Monday it will join the fight against the spread of COVID-19 with a $108,265 grant from the Oregon Health Authority.
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Deschutes County has had three cases of salmonella tied to the recent nationwide onion recall by Thompson International Onions out of Bakersfield, Calif.
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Two Bend Fire & Rescue first responders recently tested positive for COVID-19, the department announced late Monday. Both firefighters are in stable condition, with minimal signs or symptoms, and are in quarantine at their homes.
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A Redmond man who allegedly shoved a supporter of President Trump and challenged him to a fight was charged with harassment Monday by Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel, who noted rising political tensions and said, “Everyone needs to exhale.”
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