One-two punch of wildfire smoke is wrecking air quality in the US
By CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Air quality has taken a serious hit across the United States as a twofold blow of wildfires in…
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FBI report: Violent crime fell in 2024, but assaults on officers reached 10-year high
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Violent crime decreased in the US in 2024, along with property crime, murder and robbery, while the number of…
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Weather Service is now hiring back hundreds of positions that got cut in the DOGE chaos
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — The National Weather Service has received permission to hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists and radar…
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A California plan is likely the Democrats’ best option in the redistricting wars
By Arit John, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — As Texas Republicans move ahead with redistricting to protect or even expand the GOP’s slim majority in…
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Suspect arrested in killings of abandoned Tennessee baby’s relatives
By John Miller, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — The suspect in the killings of four relatives of a baby found abandoned last week…
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House Oversight Committee subpoenas Justice Department for Epstein files, high-profile former officials for depositions
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The House Oversight Committee has issued nearly a dozen subpoenas to the Justice Department and high-profile…
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US Coast Guard report into the implosion of the Titan submersible calls tragedy ‘preventeable’
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation tasked with examining the June 2023 implosion of the Titan…
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What happens next in Texas redistricting and for Democrats facing civil arrest warrants
CNN, KCRA, WRGB, STATE OF NEW YORK By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Texas Republicans on Tuesday failed again to move forward with their…
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Merkley, Wyden announce Senate-passed funding bills include $2 million for North Unit Irrigation canal piping
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Monday that essential investments for Oregon families and rural…
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‘She’s not protecting our well-being’: La Pine chief petitioner speaks out on why he began recall effort targeting Governor Kotek
A recall effort is underway against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and it’s led by a Central Oregonian. William Minnix, a resident of La Pine,…
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Weekend lightning storms spark nearly 40 new fires around the area; crews’ quick attack stops most small, helped by rain
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters responded to 39 new wildfire starts around Central Oregon over the weekend, burning a total of nine acres,…
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Two new businesses open in Bend’s growing Discovery West neighborhood
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s newest neighborhood on the deep westside of the City is getting two more businesses: Put A Cork In It Wine Bar and…
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August is here, and so is peak wildfire season: Oregon officials remind us to stay informed and be prepared
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon heads into its peak wildfire months, August and September, Oregon’s public safety services…
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation offers tips on how you can help wildlife during wildfires
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ_ Oregon’s wildlife has evolved alongside fire, with many species adapted to periodic burns. However, the…
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Governor Kotek declares drought emergencies in Douglas, Morrow and Douglas counties, for a total of 5 Oregon counties so far
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said Monday she has declared a drought in Douglas, Morrow, and Union counties through Executive…
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How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications across…
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Social Security says it will no longer send paper checks, here’s what you need to know
(CNN) — The Trump administration will soon stop sending out paper checks for Social Security beneficiaries, as part of an effort to fully…
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Buckaroo Breakfast at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo is long-time tradition enjoyed by many
The final day of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo was capped off by the Buckaroo Breakfast. After another memorable year, people celebrated the…
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Severe Thunderstorm Impacts Central Oregon, Hail and Power Outages Reported
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning Sunday afternoon for north-central Deschutes…
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Manhunt for Army veteran accused of quadruple murder involves dozens of agencies as officials find evidence in search area
By Karina Tsui, Michelle Watson, Holly Yan, Taylor Galgano, Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Despite a grueling manhunt and a growing search zone,…
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