America has lost its appetite for casual dining chains
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Restaurant industry icons where Americans went out for decades for wings, dinner, and celebrations…
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China imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs on imports of US goods in retaliation for Trump’s trade war
By Juliana Liu and Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China said Friday that it will impose reciprocal 34% tariffs on all imports from the…
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How you can help those affected by the severe flooding in Harney County
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southeast Oregon is experiencing historic flooding that has deeply impacted Harney County. “We are grateful for the outpouring…
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Burns-area flooding Thursday afternoon update: Warmup forecast to send Silvies River rising again next week; ‘Dike D’ being reinforced
Snowmelt runoff in the Silvies River led to led to devastating flooding in the Burns area in recent days. The river has gone down since, but the…
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Deschutes County Solid Waste, local students team up to to raise awareness about plastic pollution
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While much of the conversation around plastic pollution focuses on recycling and cleanup efforts, these approaches address the…
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Dramatic drop: Oregon sees auto thefts plunge 30% in 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The National Insurance Crime Bureau’s 2024 Vehicle Theft Trends report reveals a significant drop in vehicle thefts…
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Double fluff: Oregon Zoo welcomes first two condor chicks of the season
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first two fluffy California condor chicks of 2025 hatched last week at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife…
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La Pine Park & Rec board member explains La Pine Pickleball Club relationship with district, finances
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News reported last month on a La Pine Park & Rec meeting where board member Carlos Soto was questioned about a…
Continue ReadingTariff-related layoffs hit five US auto plants that supply factories in Canada and Mexico
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Stellantis has “paused production” at some of its Canadian and Mexican auto assembly plants due to the newly…
Continue ReadingHere’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched a US trade war with every country via a barrage of tariffs that…
Continue ReadingEarly look at hurricane season predicts over a dozen named storms. But El Niño could change things
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — It’s only spring, but some weather forecasters are already focusing on this year’s Atlantic…
Continue ReadingSubway hopes new $5 footlong nachos will attract budget-conscious customers
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Subway is adding nachos to its menu, but with an unusual twist. The chain is partnering with Doritos…
Continue ReadingSenators demand information from AI companion apps following kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Two US senators are demanding that artificial intelligence companies shed light on their safety practices.…
Continue ReadingMiracle rescues offer hope, days after deadly Myanmar earthquake
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Two survivors have been pulled from under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Myanmar, more than five days after…
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City of Bend holding Open House for NE Neff Road & Norton Avenue pedestrian improvements project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend wants your help with a new bicycle and pedestrian improvements project. The project is along Northeast Neff…
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Construction set to begin on first phase of West Bend Trails Project; unlikely to impact trail users
After years of planning, the Deschutes National Forest and the Central Oregon Trail Alliance are set to begin implementation of the West Bend Trails…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled expansive new tariffs in a major escalation of his trade…
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Oregon Democratic lawmakers sharply critical of President Trump’s tariffs; Wyden calls them ‘economic poison’
Three of Oregon’s Democrats in Congress were sharply critical of the tariffs President Trump announced Wednesday involving countries around the…
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Volunteers with DCSO’s Swift Water Rescue Team return home from helping Harney County amid historic flooding
The historic flood rocking Harney County has prompted help from all corners of Oregon, including the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Swift Water…
Continue ReadingFour Senate Republicans join with Democrats to rebuke Trump tariff policy in key vote
By Morgan Rimmer and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Four Senate Republicans joined with Democrats on Wednesday to deliver a rare bipartisan rebuke…
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