February 2026

‘Essential workforce’: Ochoco National Forest is hiring seasonal workers for upcoming recreation season

February 12, 2026 3:18 pm Barney Lerten

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland said Thursday it is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and encouraged local residents to apply. “Our seasonal workforce is essential to both visitor services and on-the-ground stewardship of our public lands,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marszal. “These positions strengthen

Jessie Diggins headlines Team USA’s best moments from Day 6

February 12, 2026 3:14 pm NBC Olympics

Jessie Diggins, Chloe Kim and and men’s hockey highlight the best moments from Team USA during Day 6 of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Trump revoca la capacidad de la EPA para regular los gases de efecto invernadero

February 12, 2026 3:01 pm CNN Newsource

Por Ella Nilsen, CNN El Gobierno del presidente Donald Trump ha desmantelado uno de los pilares fundamentales de la estrategia ecológica de EE.UU. al finalizar, este jueves, las normativas que revocan de forma definitiva la facultad de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) para regular la contaminación climática. Emitida por

Gaon Choi, Chloe Kim and Mitsuki Ono receive halfpipe medals

February 12, 2026 2:59 pm NBC Olympics

Gaon Choi, Chloe Kim and Mitsuki Ono and awarded their medals for the women’s halfpipe at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paris Olympics.

U.S. men's hockey team captain Auston Matthews high fives the Team USA bench after scoring against Latvia in the 2026 Olympic opener.

Team USA showcases all-around talent in Olympic tournament

February 12, 2026 2:59 pm NBC Olympics

The U.S. men’s hockey team defeated Latvia 5-1 in the team’s 2026 Olympic opener and Brock Nelson scored two goals to lead the squad, while Brady Tkachuk, Tage Thompson and Auston Matthews each chipped in one a piece.

Xandra Velzeboer skates a victory lap with the Dutch flag

Velzeboer storms to Netherlands’ first 500m gold

February 12, 2026 2:54 pm NBC Olympics

Reigning world champion Xandra Velzeboer dominated her signature event in Milan, snapping her own world record in the semifinals before seizing gold and denying Italy’s Arianna Fontana a three-peat in the event.

La inflación se acelera en Argentina, que enfrenta otra vez a sus fantasmas del pasado

February 12, 2026 2:50 pm CNN Newsource

Por Emiliano Giménez, CNN en Español Hace ocho meses que no baja. Solo entre julio y agosto del año pasado (1,9 %) encontró un descanso en una escalera ascendente que no se detuvo hasta hoy. En tanto en enero, el costo de vida en Argentina subió un 2,9 %, según datos del Instituto Nacional de

Dog food concerns, soaring heating bills, newly discovered portrait: Catch up on the day’s stories

February 12, 2026 2:32 pm CNN Newsource

By Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Want to train like a Winter Olympian? This tailored guide includes details on what to eat, when and how often. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Buyer beware Samples of commercial dog foods contained “dangerous levels”

Kristen Santos-Griswold catches her breath after a race

Santos-Griswold stumbles twice after dramatic quarterfinal

February 12, 2026 2:30 pm NBC Olympics

After overcoming a messy quarterfinal featuring four recalls, Kristen Santos-Griswold lost her balance in the semifinal and again in the B Final, finishing 9th overall in the women’s 500m in Milan.

DA Hathorn says Crook County has no unrepresented criminal cases after Supreme Court dismissal, but warns risks remain

February 12, 2026 2:29 pm Prineville Review

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Supreme Court’s recent right-to-counsel decision has resulted in the dismissal of nearly 1,500 criminal cases statewide, but no such dismissals have been reported in Crook County, the Prineville Review reports. The ruling, which imposes firm deadlines on the state to provide court-appointed attorneys for defendants who qualify, has already reshaped

Eichel’s no-look pass sets up Matthews for USA’s 5th goal

February 12, 2026 2:25 pm NBC Olympics

U.S. men’s hockey captain Auston Matthews sniped one past Latvian goalie Arturs Silovs, courtesy of a laser-accurate assist off the stick of Jack Eichel, giving Team USA a 5-1 lead in the third period.

Takeaways: Enforcement surge ending in Minneapolis as state and DHS officials face tough questions in Senate

February 12, 2026 2:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — While White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday morning the federal immigration surge in Minnesota would be ending, state officials were facing tough questions about the circumstances that led to that crackdown in the first place. Those officials, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and the state’s corrections commissioner,

Stefania Constantini in Thursday's match vs. South Korea

South Korea cruises to 7-2 victory over Italy in round robin

February 12, 2026 2:10 pm NBC Olympics

South Korea cruised to a 7-2 win over Italy in the women’s curling round robin. It’s a disappointing start for Italy after competitor Stefania Constantini helped lead the mixed doubles team to a bronze medal this week.

Brock Nelson celebrates his second goal vs. Latvia.

Brock Nelson scores his second goal for U.S. vs. Latvia

February 12, 2026 2:05 pm NBC Olympics

Brock Nelson slots home the pass and scores his second goal against Latvia in United States men’s hockey’s opening game against Latvia in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Chile destinará fondos a UNICEF para apoyar a Cuba ante “catástrofe humanitaria” que afecta a la isla

February 12, 2026 2:04 pm CNN Newsource

Por CNN en Español El Gobierno de Chile informó este jueves que realizará un aporte al Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF) para apoyar la respuesta ante la “catástrofe humanitaria” que afecta a Cuba, por instrucción del presidente Gabriel Boric, en medio del bloqueo petrolero de Estados Unidos. El anuncio fue realizado

Tage Thompson’s backhand shot gives USA 3-1 lead vs. Latvia

February 12, 2026 1:59 pm NBC Olympics

Tage Thompson finds the puck amid chos around the net and rips a backhand shot to give the United States a 3-1 lead over Latvia during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Senate GOP Leader John Thune is pictured in the US Capitol

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

February 12, 2026 1:58 pm

CNN, POOL, SENATE TV, USCG By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security has been ensnared by a partial government shutdown as Congress did not act to fund the agency by the end of Friday. But nearly all DHS workers will remain on the job — even if many won’t get paid

DCSO Click it or Ticket enforcement results

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports results of ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt, car seat enforcement

February 12, 2026 1:57 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported the results Thursday of its recent participation in the national Click It or Ticket seat belt and car seat enforcement campaign, during which deputies made dozens of traffic stops, issued tickets and warnings and made three arrests. The initiative that ran from January 26 through February

Gaon Choi falls, rallies to win halfpipe gold vs. Chloe Kim

February 12, 2026 1:54 pm NBC Olympics

Gaon Choi, 17, crashed hard on her first run, hitting the lip of the halfpipe, then fell again on her second run before putting down a nearly perfect run to beat Chloe Kim for gold at the 2026 Winter Games.

Behind the scenes with Snoop Dogg and Team USA athletes

February 12, 2026 1:54 pm NBC Olympics

Snoop Dogg hangs out with Team USA athletes behind the scenes in Milan Cortina at the 2026 Winter Olympics. “Coach Snoop” shares an inspirational speech with Ilia Malinin, Brittany Bowe and their U.S. teammates.

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