Third person in US tests positive for bird flu in connection to outbreak in dairy cattle
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A third person in the US has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak in dairy…
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Oregon health officials issue warning over sharp rise in pertussis cases; Deschutes, Jefferson counties have had 23
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Oregon health officials expressed concern Thursday about a sharp increase in cases of pertussis – known as whooping cough…
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IRS plans to make its free tax filing program permanent
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday that it will continue and expand its free tax filing…
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Supreme Court sides with NRA in free speech ruling that curbs government pressure campaigns
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously backed the National Rifle Association in a First Amendment…
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Toastmasters Bend coaches individuals on effective communication and leadership skills
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Toastmasters, a global organization dedicated to improving communication and leadership skills, has a local branch right here in…
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Oregon Marine Board’s ‘Operation Ship Shape’ targets lapsed motorboat registrations, equipment requirements
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking…
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Memorial Day marks the start of the ‘100 deadliest days’ for teen drivers, AAA Oregon/Idaho reports
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when fatal crashes involving teen drivers rise.…
Continue ReadingIceland volcano dramatically erupts again as streams of lava reach town’s defensive walls
By Helen Regan and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue off to a busy start for season, responding to a dozen calls for help in May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re still a few weeks from the official start of summer, but Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue said…
Continue ReadingMexico’s electoral violence spikes hours before campaigns conclude
By Natalia Cano, CNNE (CNN) — Several attacks against political candidates have been reported in Mexico as the campaigning period for the…
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‘Long overdue:’ Deschutes County accepts $2 million in state funds for new secure residential treatment facility in Redmond
Deschutes County commissioners agreed Wednesday to accept $2 million in state funding for a new and much-needed secure residential treatment facility…
Continue ReadingSeattle police chief dismissed from top job amid discrimination, harassment lawsuits
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s embattled police chief has been dismissed, Mayor Bruce Harrel said Wednesday. Harrell said at a news conference that he…
Continue ReadingThree-time Olympic champion Gabby Douglas ends 2024 Summer Games bid after injury
By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Three-time Olympic champion Gabby Douglas has ended her bid to represent Team USA in Paris this summer after…
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Redmond city councilors approve city’s first Pride Month proclamation after hearing from supporters, opponents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to proclaim June as Pride Month, a first such step for the city,…
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Where there’s smoke: Tour of latest prescribed burn west of Bend includes health officials as impacts are monitored
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of acres were set on fire west of Bend Wednesday as the U.S. Forest Service offered reporters a…
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What to know about the first day of jury deliberations in the Trump hush money trial
By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The jury in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial finished its first day…
Continue ReadingUS and allies arrest alleged cybercrime ringleader, seize millions in sports cars in major Covid-19 fraud bust
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — A 35-year-old Chinese man has been arrested in Singapore, and millions of dollars in cars, watches and real estate…
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Two prescribed burns conducted on about 600 acres west of Bend, NW of Sisters along Highway 20
After a holiday break, the Deschutes National Forest resumed prescribed burning operations Wednesday in two locations totaling about 600 acres, four…
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Oregon housing agency reports reaching double the goal on new rural homeless shelter beds, sees progress on rehousing
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Wednesday that rural communities have added 216 new shelter beds, already…
Continue ReadingTennessee governor signs ‘abortion trafficking’ bill for minors into law
By Rebekah Riess and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday signed a bill into law that criminalizes…
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