Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director
By Clare Foran and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, installing a staunch loyalist…
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NY governor announces she will not remove Mayor Adams from office, at least for now
By Gloria Pazmino and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday she will not use her executive powers to remove…
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Bend animal hospital says Olney Avenue project’s median creates access issues; city outlines effort to ease problems
Riverside Animal Hospital on NW Olney Avenue in downtown Bend requested and received support from its clients who attended Wednesday evening’s City…
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Mitch McConnell announces he’ll retire, ending his four-decade Senate career
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced on his 83rd birthday Thursday that he won’t seek re-election…
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Walmart warns of a slower 2025. That’s a bad sign for America’s economy
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — During America’s inflation crisis, shoppers have flooded to Walmart for groceries and clothing,…
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Oregon worker representatives react to former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary. testified before the…
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Appeals court leaves block on Trump’s birthright citizenship order in place, setting up Supreme Court showdown
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — An appeals court will not allow the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship for certain children of…
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Cuts in federal workforce having impacts on Central Oregon national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent…
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Federal funding issues pose uncertainty for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some local organizations are concerned about how the uncertainty around federal funding will impact their…
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Defense secretary orders military to prepare for major budget cuts
CNN By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to prepare plans to make drastic budget cuts over…
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2 dead after 2 small planes collide midair in Arizona, officials say
By Alexandra Skores and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Two people are dead after two small aircraft collided in midair at an Arizona airport…
Continue ReadingOregon Department of Revenue begins sending out tax refunds; here’s how to find out the status of yours
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Department of Revenue has begun distributing refunds for the 2024 tax year. Through Feb. 17, the department has…
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Wyden backs bill to raise minimum age to buy assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition from 18 to 21
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is joining legislation to raise the minimum age to buy assault weapons and…
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Backcountry skier killed in California avalanche; body recovered in ‘extremely hazardous’ snow conditions
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (KTVZ) – A backcountry skier from South Lake Tahoe was killed in an avalanche Monday at California’s Luther Pass, the El Dorado…
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The moment 80 lives were upended – literally – and tragedy was averted during the fiery crash of a Delta flight in Toronto
CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — In the 10th row of Delta Flight 4819, Pete Carlson rested in the window seat just before landing at Toronto…
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Apple launches the iPhone 16e, a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16
By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple on Wednesday announced a cheaper new version of the iPhone 16 called the iPhone 16e, signaling a renewed…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewers questions concerning marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From garbage service to marijuana dispensaries, Mayor Ed Fitch joined us live in the studio for Wednesday’s KTVZ News at…
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Avalanche victims identified as Terry and Susan Renee Skjersaa, whose family has lasting legacy in C.O. skiing
Authorities on Wednesday identified the two victims of a deadly avalanche as a well-known Bend couple, Terry and Susan Skjersaa, whose family is…
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Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight fired by President Trump
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight has been fired by President Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice announced late Tuesday.…
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Pope Francis is showing ‘slight improvement’ after pneumonia diagnosis, Vatican says
CNN By Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen and Sharon Braithwaite, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis is showing “slight improvement” after being…
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