REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center has opened what it says is Redmond’s first private SniffSpot, offering dog owners a new option for safe, off-leash play while also supporting shelter animals. The half-acre, fully fenced space is located at the animal center and is available by reservation only. Unlike traditional dog parks, each booking
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By Jennifer Hansler, Morgan Rimmer, Manu Raju, Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — US senators on Tuesday unveiled their sweeping bipartisan Russia sanctions bill, which they have urged Congress to quickly pass to honor of one its main sponsors, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The legislation, which is meant to pressure Moscow and deprive it of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting the community to its annual National Night Out, a free, family-friendly event aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the public. The event is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4th at Mountain View High School. Part of a nationwide
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would change how billions of dollars in federal grants are distributed and managed. In formal comments submitted to the Office of Management and Budget, the state warns the proposal could inject politics into funding decisions,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $50,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation to support services for children and families across Central Oregon. The funding will help provide resources for students and their families, including housing and utility assistance, clothing, school supplies, and youth development programs. Organization leaders say
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Colorado is leaning on national support as roughly eight wildfires burn across the state, including several among the largest in its history. Crews there are working to contain fires like Aspen Acres and Ferris, both now listed among Colorado’s top 10 biggest recorded wildfires as hot, dry conditions persist. In northern
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By Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — The US House voted Tuesday to pass a measure to enact year-round Daylight Saving Time across the country, springing Congress forward into an issue that has long stumped lawmakers and spurred impassioned pleas by parents, farmers and others with sharply divergent views. It will now head to the Senate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for startups hoping to compete in the 2026 Bend Venture Conference, a long-running event that brings investors and entrepreneurs to Central Oregon each fall. The conference is set for October 15–16 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Hosted by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO), the
Continue ReadingPor Katie Hunt, CNN Astrónomos detectaron azúcar natural presente en las frambuesas en nubes interestelares de polvo y gas cerca del centro de la galaxia Vía Láctea. El hallazgo, descrito como un descubrimiento prometedor, demuestra por primera vez que compuestos fundamentales para la vida pueden formarse en la vasta región entre las estrellas y alimenta
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By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Darline Graham, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s younger sister, was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday to serve out the remainder of her brother’s term after his sudden death over the weekend. She was appointed to the seat by South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and will remain in the
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CNN, CLEVELAND CLINIC By Betsy Klein, Holmes Lybrand, Manu Raju, Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump downplayed the idea Tuesday that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death was a result of any nefarious activity, saying the FBI is “wasting their time” if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories about the matter. According to four law enforcement sources
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Endurance Academy is opening registration for its fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs, offering Central Oregon students a chance to build skills, confidence, and community through outdoor sports. The Bend-based nonprofit announced Tuesday that sign-ups are now available for athletes from elementary through high school, following a summer season
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has rescinded its effort to freeze $10 billion in childcare and social assistance funding for five blue states — the latest setback in its push to withhold or cut federal funding to fight alleged fraud and to punish perceived opponents. The freeze was announced in early
Continue Reading By Betsy Klein, Holmes Lybrand, Manu Raju, Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump downplayed the idea Tuesday that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death was a result of any nefarious activity, saying the FBI is “wasting their time” if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories about the matter. According to four law enforcement sources who spoke with
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Special Olympics athletes returned home to Central Oregon with dozens of medals after competing in the Oregon Special Olympics State Summer Games in Corvallis, earning top finishes across golf, track and field, and bocce ball. Our local athletes combined to win 10 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals,
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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States since May 1, and more than 5,100 additional cases are being investigated, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday — a sharp increase in cases compared with recent years. A growing outbreak in
Continue ReadingPor Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Español El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, condenó este martes la muerte de un ciudadano colombiano en EE.UU. por disparos de un agente de ICE durante un operativo y aseguró que se trató de “un asesinato”, por lo que agregó que espera que su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, se pronuncie sobre
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By Niamh Kennedy, Victoria Butenko, Svitlana Vlasova, CNN (CNN) — June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022, the United Nations said Tuesday, underscoring the devastating impact of Russia’s intensified attacks on cities far from the front lines. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said at least 293 Ukrainian
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CNN By John Fritze, Devan Cole, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivered an unusually personal plea for additional security funding for the Supreme Court on Tuesday, using a pair of rare hearings before Congress to address for the first time personal threats that have been directed against her and her family.
Continue Reading CNN By John Fritze, Devan Cole, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivered an unusually personal plea for additional security funding for the Supreme Court on Tuesday, using a pair of rare hearings before Congress to address for the first time personal threats that have been directed against her and her family.
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