(UPDATE: Adding more information on the Department.) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Rural Fire District has faced a series of challenges in recent months, including board member resignations, the departure of longtime Chief Chad Lavallee, and a failed levy. But firefighters on the ground say the department remains focused on maintaining service to the
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MADRAS/PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon communities are marking the Fourth of July with a full slate of events in Madras and Prineville, celebrating Independence Day as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. From early-morning breakfasts and parades to fireworks and stargazing, the holiday stretches from sunrise to well after dark. In Madras, the celebration
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By Max Saltman, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, Avery Schmitz, Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Caracas (CNN) — A week after the deadly twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the official death count still strikes both Venezuelans and outside observers as remarkably low. Acting President Delcy Rodrรญguez said Thursday at least 2,595 people were killed in the earthquakes, an increase
Continue Reading CNN By Max Saltman, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, Avery Schmitz, Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Caracas (CNN) — A week after the deadly twin earthquakes in Venezuela, the official death count still strikes both Venezuelans and outside observers as remarkably low. Acting President Delcy Rodrรญguez said Thursday at least 2,595 people were killed in the earthquakes, an
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LA PINE, Ore. โ Final preparations are underway at the La Pine Rodeo Grounds as crews set up for one of Central Oregonโs longest-running Fourth of July traditions, kicking off Thursday night. Proudly dubbed “The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon,” the three-day, NPRA-sanctioned event brings thousands of visitors to Southern Deschutes County annually, serving as
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By: Andrew Greif SANTA CLARA, Calif. โ Down to 10 men after the expulsion of its superstar goal-scorer, U.S. menโs soccer earned its most important win in a generation Wednesday 2-0 over Bosnia-Herzegovina. It was the Americansโ first win in a World Cup knockout game since 2002. The result moves the U.S. into the round
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — July is one of the busiest months for tourism in Bend, with the Fourth of July weekend drawing a significant number of visitors. Last year, approximately 9,500 visitors came to Bend for the Fourth of July weekend. Tourism room taxes from visitors staying in hotels brought $2.2 million to the city
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CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Linh Tran, Rachel Clarke, CNN New York (CNN) — Nearly a week after opting not to retry movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told CNN in an exclusive interview Wednesday that legislators will have to act to help survivors of sexual assault get their
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special election will be held to decide if four members of the Madras Aquatic Center board, including the executive director, will be recalled. This special election was triggered after petitioners successfully gathered enough signatures to force the public vote. Jefferson County officials confirmed that the petition collected the necessary signatures,
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — A 26-year-old Texas man trying to capture video footage of a church in Houston is facing charges for illegally operating a drone too close to a World Cup event as authorities across the country crack down on unauthorized flights. John Alexander Meza of La Porte, Texas, allegedly
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — A 26-year-old Texas man trying to capture video footage of a church in Houston is facing charges for illegally operating a drone too close to a World Cup event as authorities across the country crack down on unauthorized flights. John Alexander Meza of La Porte, Texas,
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By Victoria Butenko, Kosta Gak, Lex Harvey, Anna Chernova, Ivana Kottasovรก, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Iryna Moskaeva and her children jumped out of their beds and started running after an explosion rocked their Kyiv apartment early on Thursday, one of many residential buildings hit during a massive Russian attack that killed at least 30 p๏ปฟeople
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By Casey Tolan, Isabelle Chapman, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trumpโs wealth has soared since retaking office, a new financial disclosure shows his two premier Florida resorts have also delivered record-breaking surges in revenue โ a potent illustration of how Trumpโs personal business and presidential politics overlap. Trump has visited the properties,
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By Taylor Romine, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Some of the ransom notes sent to news outlets in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC โTodayโ show anchor Savannah Guthrie, earlier this year were not legitimate, but other notes might be and are still under investigation, the FBI Phoenix office said Wednesday. โSome
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old, Jaylynn Rose O’Hara, who is believed to be in danger. Jaylynn Rose O’Hara went missing from Eugene near Alton Baker Park on June 29th. She is suspected to be in the areas
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(Update: adding comment from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden) TACOMA, Was. (KTVZ) — The truck driver involved in a deadly crash near Brothers that killed a newlywed couple will be deported to India, avoiding trial.Rajinder Kumar, an undocumented immigrant from India, was involved in the fatal car crash in November of 2025. William Carter and Jennifer
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN ๐ Welcome to 5 Things PM! Weโve already seen some upsets in the World Cupโs knockout stage, and Team USA will carry the weight of expectation on their shoulders. Itโs win or go home tonight against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Whatever happens, The Beautiful Game newsletter will break it all down. Hereโs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, a family-owned Bend restaurant known for its Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, has been listed for sale, according to a public comment from owner Nick on a Facebook post and a commercial real estate listing for the restaurant space. โYes itโs true we have put Kefi for sale,โ
Continue Reading By Elizabeth Wagmeister, Linh Tran, Rachel Clarke, CNN New York (CNN) — Nearly a week after opting not to retry movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told CNN in an exclusive interview Wednesday that legislators will have to act to help survivors of sexual assault get their justice.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has implemented strict fire restrictions across all of its public lands in Oregon and Washington This comes as the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches, with national firefighting resources already stretched. Individuals responsible for starting wildfires face severe penalties, including fines up to $100,000, up to 12
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