‘Save lives’: Bend business supports firefighting through aviation tools
Nearly 900 personnel, 89 engines, 19 hand crews and four helicopters fought the over 95,000-acre Cram Fire over the past…
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Epic Aircraft receives FAA type certification of its newest plane, the E1000 AX; deliveries begin this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Epic Aircraft announced Monday the FAA’s type certification of its latest high-performance, single-engine, turbine model, the…
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Ford recalls more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs
By Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Ford has issued a recall for more than 694,000 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles due to a fire hazard. The…
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby…
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Alaska Airlines lifts ground stop after IT outage affects operations
By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Alaska Airlines said its operations have resumed after a temporary ground stop was issued on all its flights and…
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Fairwell Festival in Redmond, new exit route added to ease traffic
The third annual FairWell Festival is set to begin in Redmond…
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‘New direction is necessary’: City of Madras names interim police chief after ousting Police Chief Timothy Plummer
(Update: Statement regarding Police Chief Tim Plummer’s exit from the Madras Police Department) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council voted…
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Prineville animal shelter celebrates long-awaited, hard-earned expansion with public event
The Humane Society of the Ochocos celebrated the grand opening of their new wing built just for dogs this weekend. With more space, better…
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Cram Fire grows to nearly 96,000 acres, closer to ‘megafire’ status; widespread evacuations continue
The Cram Fire raging in Jefferson and Wasco counties grew fast in more hot and dry conditions Wednesday, paired with shifting winds and challenging…
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Pedaling toward progress: City of Bend launches bike-share as eco-friendly transportation option
You may have seen new black and teal e-bikes popping up around Bend recently. They’re part of a new bike-share program the City of Bend…
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Problem Solvers: Missed mail, illegal signs, fed-up residents: Why one Bend neighborhood may be a warning sign for others
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As one westside Bend neighborhood near Galveston and Century Drive grows with new construction and tourists, the Problem Solvers…
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Six structures lost to explosive Cram Fire, now approaching 100,000 acres: One resident shares story
Residents living in the Ashwood community are grappling with the loss of structures after the over 95,000-acre Cram Fire started this…
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Redmond-area RV park arson suspect arraigned; judge sets bail at $1 million after learning of 2 prior arson convictions
A Deschutes County judge on Friday set bail at $1 million for a Redmond-area woman facing arson and other charges, accused of setting her RV on fire,…
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Prison inmates from across Oregon brought to Deer Ridge to help ‘defend in place’ efforts from nearby Cram Fire
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 70 state prison inmates were brought in from around Oregon to perform field work to help “defend in place” Deer Ridge…
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With wildfires, smoke affecting Oregon highways, summer travelers are urged to plan ahead, prepare and stay informed
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfires continue to impact parts of Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency, effective July 16,…
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Man seeking ‘fresh start’ accused of arson, setting SUV on fire north of Bend that spread to nearby trailer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident of a small homeless encampment north of Bend was arrested on arson and other charges Friday, accused of setting a…
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3 LA County sheriff’s deputies killed by explosion at training facility, the agency’s largest loss of life since 1857
By Rebekah Riess, Josh Campbell, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility killed…
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House passes Trump’s $9 billion DOGE cuts package in another legislative win for president
By Lauren Fox, Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris and Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans gave the final stamp of approval early Friday…
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‘4,000 to 5,000 calories every day’: How crews stay fueled on the front lines of the Cram Fire
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) – Battling wildfire takes strength, stamina, and a lot of calories. Wildland firefighters need between 4,000 to 5,000 calories…
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‘First line of defense’: Governor Kotek signs bill to support rangeland fire protection associatons
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Thursday signed House Bill 3349, which authorizes the Oregon Department of Forestry to donate or sell…
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