By Issy Ronald, Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius on Thursday is en route to Spain’s Canary Islands, as European and African authorities rush to trace anyone who may have come into contact with the virus. The journey from the archipelago nation off Africa’s west coast to the island of
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By Adam Pourahmadi, Magdalena Vitores Moreno, CNN (CNN) — An “unprecedented” crisis is unfolding for 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, a UN body has warned, as the Strait of Hormuz closure leaves crews trapped on ships with no clear way out. As the stalemate in the Gulf drags on, maritime workers – many from poor, developing
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Editor’s Note: A video previously attached to this article incorrectly showed a City of Bend logo. The Downtown Bend Business Association is conducting this survey. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Downtown Bend Business Association has developed a Draft Downtown Parking Management Plan and is seeking community input. The organization emphasizes that the plan is not finalized
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brush fire erupted along Tumalo Road between Valeview and 92nd today, prompting a swift response from Bend and Redmond Fire Departments. The fire, which likely originated from hot debris from a passing vehicle, was quickly contained and prevented from spreading to homes or vehicles, though several fences sustained damage. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend father-daughter duo is being honored for helping preserve Oregon history. Eric Ballinger and his daughter Mia Ballinger helped lead the coalition behind the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway Historical Marker, which received an Oregon Heritage Excellence Award on April 29, 2026. The Oregon Heritage Commission presented the award
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(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined to a few months, local and federal leaders are urging Central Oregonians to prepare now, before the next fire sparks. Oregon Representative, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, met Monday with local leaders and fire
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OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for dogs under the care of breeders. The proposed bill, known as the Puppy Protection Act, seeks to end cruel mass breed practices by establishing improved care standards for these animals. The legislation works to ensure dogs in
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Clyne, interim city administrator for Madras, is prioritizing clear financial preparation and up-to-date budgets in time for a new, permanent city administrator. Clyne, who serves as interim city administrator for the city of Madras, has nearly 40 years of combined experience acting as a city administrator or manager in Oregon
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Art Adventure Gallery in downtown Madras is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Thursday, May 7th, with a special event. The celebration, marking four decades as a permanent art space, is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The gallery first opened in 1986 following an art show hosted by the
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By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — In the Trump administration’s latest move to limit trans rights, the Department of Education has launched a Title IX investigation into Smith College, an all-women’s college in western Massachusetts, for admitting trans women. Like most other women’s colleges in the US, Smith, a small liberal arts college, admits trans
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Scio man died Sunday following a two-vehicle crash involving his motorcycle on Highway 20 in Jefferson County. Kevin Allen Cloud, 65, died shortly after being transported to an area hospital. The preliminary investigation by Oregon State Police indicated that Cloud, attempted to pass westbound traffic. He crossed a double
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning a prescribed burn up to 2,008 acres on Pine Mountain, 14 miles southeast of Bend. The burn, scheduled from May 5 through May 8, 2026, is intended to help protect homes from tragic wildfires. The operation on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is settling into a stretch of warm, dry weather this week, with temperatures running well above normal and skies staying mostly clear. Highs across Bend, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville are climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s, about 10 to 15 degrees warmer than what we typically see
Continue ReadingBy Toni Odejimi, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Tonight’s Met Gala will bring together celebrities for a glamorous evening of fundraising and fashion, but this year’s billionaire sponsor is causing quite a stir. 📧 Sign up for our new Big Style newsletter, where clothing meets culture. Here’s what else you might have missed
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By Carissa DiMargo and Jackie Bensen WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRC) — First responders are at the scene of a shooting involving a Secret Service officer near the National Mall, the U.S. Secret Service tells News4 One person was shot by an officer Monday afternoon at 15th Street NW and Independence Avenue, the Secret Service said. A second person, a
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A two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Ore., on April 30 at 7:29 p.m. resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Christopher James Hamre, 42, of Redmond, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Oregon State Police responded to the crash near milepost 28. The preliminary investigation indicated a gold Toyota Tacoma, operated
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20, at St. Charles Bend. The event will feature 17-year-old Paige Wood, a local teen who will share her recovery story after surviving a traumatic car crash last summer. Wood’s crash occurred when she fell asleep while driving
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon trees are facing another challenging year as climate change continues to impact the state. This spring’s conditions are similar to those in 2015, a period marked by peak high temperatures and drought. These current conditions follow a winter that tied 1934 for the warmest since accurate records began in 1896.
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UPDATE: As of 10:00 am on May 4, the 0143 Trout Creek Firer is 50% contained. According to officials, there was no growth and minimal fire behavior from Sunday night into Monday morning. Firefighters are actively constructing a line around the perimeter. The fire is an estimated 40+ acres in size and is burning southwest
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Editor’s Note: The name of the man involved in this incident has been removed due to expungement. A 33-year-old Redmond man was arrested early Friday, accused of firing a shotgun blast that broke out a neighbor’s window but caused no injuries, police said. Officers were dispatched around 11:20 p.m. Thursday on a report of a
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