August 2026

Bend Privacy Alliance to host 'Surveillance in Our Community' conversation on surveillance tech

‘Surveillance in Our Community’: Bend Privacy Alliance invites public to discussion on monitoring tech

August 17, 2026 3:12 pm Claire Elmer, Kelsey Merison

(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Privacy Alliance) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local privacy group is inviting Central Oregonians to learn more about technology used to monitor public spaces, including automated license plate readers, artificial intelligence, and other surveillance systems. The Bend Privacy Alliance will host a free community discussion, Surveillance in Our Community,

Paramount wants a $1.9 billion bond from state AGs fighting the Warner Bros. merger

August 17, 2026 2:18 pm CNN Newsource

By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Paramount wants the states that are suing over the Warner Bros. Discovery deal to post a $1.9 billion bond. The states are scoffing at the idea. “They don’t have any legitimate claim. I mean, honestly, this reeks of desperation,” California attorney general Rob Bonta told CNN in response. Paramount

Aplazan el juicio estatal contra Luigi Mangione por asesinato

August 17, 2026 2:11 pm CNN Newsource

Por Kara Scannell y Lauren del Valle, CNN El juez de Nueva York que supervisa el caso estatal por asesinato contra Luigi Mangione aplazó de hecho el juicio previsto para septiembre al conceder a los fiscales casi dos meses para impugnar los argumentos de la defensa de que su cliente será procesado ilegalmente, bajo el

Gov. Kotek proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon

August 17, 2026 2:09 pm Campbell Porter

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon. The campaign, led statewide by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, aims to recognize emergency managers and highlight community disaster preparedness. The state campaign aligns with a national effort organized by the International Association of Emergency

Oregon housing starts rise 11.3% in first half of 2026, outpacing national trend

August 17, 2026 2:04 pm Campbell Porter

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon housing starts increased by 11.3% year-over-year during the first half of 2026, marking a second consecutive year of statewide construction growth. The increase occurred as national housing production dropped by 1.3% over the same period. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the production figures, pointing to state administrative efforts to reduce regulatory

Housing frenzy, distracted driving, hot accessory: Catch up on the day’s stories

August 17, 2026 1:54 pm CNN Newsource

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Talk about a hairy situation! A massive furball tumbling through the streets of New York City has people doing double takes — and of course there’s an interesting story behind it. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣

Aunque las tensiones entre México y EE.UU. aumentan, hay algo que parece no cambiar

August 17, 2026 1:16 pm CNN Newsource

Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español Puede que las relaciones entre México y Estados Unidos estén atravesando un momento de tensiones recurrentes, especialmente luego de que la semana pasada uno de los hijos del expresidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador dijera que le revocaron la visa estadounidense, una decisión cuestionada por la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum. Pero

Fire danger remains high, Red Flag Warning issued, hot pattern returns

August 17, 2026 12:49 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A mix of clouds and sunshine today as moisture arrives from the southwest. An area of low pressure well off the California Coast is going to provide us with the clouds and isolated showers. The showers will be in Eastern Oregon, but a few may develop in eastern Crook County late

Hallan restos a kilómetros de la casa de Nancy Guthrie; aún no hay indicio de conexión con el caso, según la policía

August 17, 2026 12:39 pm CNN Newsource

Por Julianna Bragg, CNN Se encontraron restos humanos en una zona desértica cerca de West Ajo Way y South La Cholla Boulevard, aproximadamente a 24 kilómetros de la casa de Nancy Guthrie, según el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Pima. Las autoridades dijeron que no hay indicios “por el momento” de que los restos,

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial effectively postponed

August 17, 2026 12:34 pm CNN Newsource

By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The New York judge overseeing the state murder case against Luigi Mangione has effectively postponed his September trial by giving prosecutors nearly two months to contest defense claims their client will be unlawfully prosecuted under double jeopardy grounds should it proceed. In an order Monday, Judge

A sign reads stands amid yellow flowers left at the house of Nancy Guthrie

Human remains found miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home have no known link to her disappearance — but officials won’t say why

August 17, 2026 12:33 pm CNN Newsource

By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — Remains found in the desert just miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home sparked immediate speculation Monday about whether they belong to the 84-year-old, who’s been missing for seven months – but authorities say there’s no indication they’re hers. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department declined comment to CNN about who found

A mechanic left a work light in the wing of a Qantas jet. It flew for two days before anyone found it

August 17, 2026 12:09 pm CNN Newsource

By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — A passenger jet flew for two days and carried hundreds of people after a mechanic’s work light was accidentally left inside of its wing, Australian investigators reported Monday. The Qantas Airways Airbus A380 underwent air-conditioning maintenance on January 7 before flying from Sydney to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport,

Autoridades federales detienen polémicos trabajos de seguridad fronteriza dentro del Parque Nacional Big Bend

August 17, 2026 12:05 pm CNN Newsource

Por Ashley Killough y Ed Lavandera, CNN Todas las obras de seguridad fronteriza en el Parque Nacional Big Bend quedan suspendidas temporalmente, anunció el lunes Rodney Scott, comisionado de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE.UU. (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés). Scott dijo en un video publicado en X que aterrizó en

Rep. Jimmy Gomez speaks during a House Select Intelligence Committee hearing on March 19.

Democratic congressman under investigation by House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations

August 17, 2026 11:51 am CNN Newsource

By Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — The House Ethics Committee announced on Monday that it is investigating Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez over allegations of sexual misconduct. The announcement comes after three sources told CNN exclusively in June that the panel was investigating the California congressman, who represents parts of Los Angeles. The panel said in

Servicios de emergencia encontraron a Hayden Panettiere en paro cardíaco. Aún no se determina la causa de muerte

August 17, 2026 11:19 am CNN Newsource

Por Dianne Gallagher y Jason Morris, CNN La autopsia de la actriz Hayden Panettiere ya fue completada, pero la causa y la manera de su muerte, a los 36 años, siguen pendientes de determinar, según la Oficina del Forense del Condado de Greenville. Un comunicado escrito de la agencia publicado la tarde de este lunes

Who is Natalie Harp? Ossoff ignites personal feud over Trump’s aide

August 17, 2026 10:47 am CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — A key Democratic lawmaker and potential 2028 contender’s jab at a close aide to President Donald Trump has ignited a personal feud that could reverberate into a critical battleground midterm race. Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is up for reelection in November, invoked the little-known, close aide

Heavy machinery is seen inside Big Bend National Park in southern Texas

Feds halt controversial work on border security inside Big Bend National Park

August 17, 2026 10:46 am CNN Newsource

By Ashley Killough, Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — All border security construction work in Big Bend National Park is being temporarily suspended, Rodney Scott, commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection, announced Monday. Scott said in a video posted to X he had landed in Texas and was on his way to visit the park

World Liberty co-founder Donald Trump Jr. speaks with CEO Zach Witkoff and Founder and Chief Executive of Wachsman

‘Brazen act of self-dealing.’ Lawmakers, watchdogs alarmed after Trump regulators let Trump firm start a bank

August 17, 2026 10:46 am CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Regulators appointed by President Donald Trump are allowing the Trump family’s flagship cryptocurrency venture to become a bank, a move that is alarming ethics watchdogs and some lawmakers. World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm Trump and his sons launched in 2024, announced late Friday that it received

Trump no siente “ninguna urgencia” por reemplazar a Leavitt, pero siguen pugnas internas para impulsar un sustituto

August 17, 2026 10:34 am CNN Newsource

Por Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn y Alayna Treene, CNN El presidente Donald Trump está considerando volver a depender de un grupo rotativo de miembros de su gabinete para dirigir las ruedas de prensa por tiempo indefinido tras la salida de la secretaria de prensa Karoline Leavitt a finales de este mes, según informaron a CNN

Las veces que Trump dio marcha atrás con Irán pesan sobre su gran amenaza a Omán

August 17, 2026 10:24 am CNN Newsource

Análisis por Aaron Blake, CNN Este lunes debería ser un día muy inquietante para Omán, el pequeño país de Medio Oriente. El presidente Donald Trump le advirtió que no interfiera con los esfuerzos de EE.UU. en el estrecho de Ormuz y dijo a Fox News: “Si Omán se interpone, los bombardearemos hasta hacerlos mi**da”. Pero

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