Get ready for a historic Memorial Day travel rush. Here’s what to expect for gas prices
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer travel season as millions of people…
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Four OSP I-5 traffic stops in 2 weeks find ‘significant’ drugs; 7 arrested, infant placed in DHS protective custody
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four Oregon State Police traffic stops along Interstate 5 have yielded significant drug seizures in just over two weeks and…
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Oregon foster youth, DHS reach settlement of federal class-action lawsuit with major implications
(Update: Adding Oregon DHS news release on settlement) PORTLAND Ore. (KGW/KPTV) – On Thursday, the plaintiffs in a federal class action lawsuit…
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State, federal agencies search for source of tar found along Oregon coast, tar-like substance on several birds
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon environmental, parks and wildlife officials, as well as federal agencies, responded Thursday to investigate…
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6 killed in Idaho crash were agricultural workers from Mexico, officials say
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho. (AP) — Six people killed when a pickup crashed into a passenger van in Idaho on Saturday were agricultural workers from Mexico,…
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Still no answers, 10 months after Evelyn Weaver’s mysterious killing at her NW Bend home
It’s been more than 10 months since Evelyn Weaver was found dead at her Bend home on NW Hill Street, in what police said was being investigated as a…
Continue ReadingNCAA and power conferences agree to settlement paving the way for schools to pay student-athletes
By Jacob Lev and Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Power Five conferences have agreed to a…
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Carding compliance: As OLCC steps up alcohol, cannabis minor decoys, Bend brewpub ‘proud’ it always checks IDs
As warmer weather arrives, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Friday it will expand its Minor Decoy Operations, to ensure that OLCC…
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‘It’s gonna be the new Hunnell’: NE Bend residents worry about growing encampment on Watt Way
East Bend resident Rick Rankin has been living in the area for 11 years, but says recently, he’s noticed an increase in RVs campers, and tents behind…
Continue ReadingMassive wind farm proposal in Washington state gets new life from Gov. Jay Inslee
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday rejected a recommendation to cut a proposal for what would be the state’s…
Continue ReadingOhio Republican governor calls special session to resolve Biden ballot access issue
By Ethan Cohen and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday he was calling the state’s Republican-controlled legislature…
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Deschutes National Forest road crew completes grading of road to Tumalo Falls, now open for the season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Forest Service road crew has completed grading work on the road to Tumalo Falls, which is now open for the season just in…
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Crook County appoints Will Van Vactor as interim county manager, starts recruitment process for permanent position
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County announced Thursday the appointment of Will Van Vactor as the interim county manager. Van Vactor, who…
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Lisa Birk named deputy superintendent of Bend-La Pine Schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools announced Thursday it has hired Lisa Birk as its new deputy superintendent, effective July 1. With 13 years…
Continue ReadingSenate Democrats launch investigation into alleged Trump ‘quid pro quo’ with oil executives
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Senate Democrats have launched an inquiry into recent reports that Donald Trump offered oil executives the reversal of…
Continue ReadingIn fiery exchanges, lawmakers and university heads clashed over responses to campus antisemitism
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — The House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s hearing on campus antisemitism Thursday came…
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Two-toed sloths may be slow, but Berry is settling in quickly at the Oregon Zoo in Portland
Good news doesn’t always travel fast. Berry, a Linne’s two-toed sloth, slowly made her debut at the Oregon Zoo last week. Though sloths aren’t…
Continue ReadingBorder bill fails in Senate for second time, blocked by GOP opposition and Democratic divisions
By Priscilla Alvarez, Lauren Fox, Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — A sweeping bipartisan border security bill failed to advance in the…
Continue ReadingWhat the major Ticketmaster lawsuit means for you
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department’s massive antitrust suit against Live Nation on Thursday reflects widespread frustration…
Continue ReadingLouisiana lawmakers send bill that would classify abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances to governor’s desk
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would classify…
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