‘It’s a bloodbath’: Massive wave of job cuts underway at US health agencies
By Nick Valencia, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, Tami Luhby and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — A massive wave of job cuts got underway at US health…
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Rep. Bynum, Senator Merkley introduce bill to continue federal funding for Deschutes River Conservancy
ep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., and Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced on Tuesday the Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025. The…
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Spring spike: Seasonal factors send Oregon gas prices rising; Bend’s average up a dime this week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are rising in most states as April begins due to seasonal factors. And the West Coast is also impacted by…
Continue Reading23 states, DC sue Trump administration over billions in lost public health funding
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Democratic attorneys general and governors in 23 states and Washington, DC, have filed a lawsuit against the…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Swift Water Rescue Team checking flooded Burns homes, evacuating trapped residents
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Swift Water Rescue Team has been busy since arriving in flood-stricken Burns, checking on…
Continue ReadingCory Booker crosses 23-hour mark in marathon Senate floor speech protesting Trump agenda
CNN By Morgan Rimmer, Ted Barrett, Manu Raju and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Cory Booker is holding the Senate floor into Tuesday afternoon,…
Continue ReadingUS Justice Department to seek the death penalty for Mangione
By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday the Justice Department will seek the…
Continue ReadingJob opportunities are shrinking and layoffs in the federal government just hit their highest level in four years
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US employers pulled back on their hiring plans last month, while layoffs in the federal government spiked to…
Continue ReadingTikTok is almost out of time to find a buyer. Here’s what we know
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok users may be experiencing some déjà vu this week. The popular short-form video app’s future is…
Continue ReadingSpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX on Monday launched its latest mission for paying customers: This time, a Crew Dragon spacecraft is…
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Deschutes County commissioners decide to create a citizen districting committee for commission expansion
Nearly five months after Deschutes County voters approved a measure to expand the Board of County Commissioners from three to five, the three…
Continue ReadingTrump’s attempt to revamp elections with proof of citizenship requirement challenged in court
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Democratic groups and non-partisan organizations separately sued Monday over an executive order targeting…
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Springtime brings major preparation for Hayden Homes Amphitheater ahead of busy summer concert season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year: summer concert season. This year touts nearly 50…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue assists injured, lost Smith Rock hikers in separate incidents
(Update: Adding video) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers responded to help an…
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State crews, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office helping Burns, Harney County deal with the worst flooding in decades
(Update: Adding photos, video) BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The state of Oregon and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are among agencies rushing to help…
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Redmond residents invited to vote in 2025 People’s Choice Art Contest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places invites residents to vote for their favorite sculpture in the 2025 People’s…
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RootedHomes opens lottery for Rooted at 19th affordable Net Zero homes in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery. This unique opportunity allows…
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Analysis finds growing health care, biotech sectors are critical for Bend’s economy over the next 20 years
A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in…
Continue ReadingLooming car tariffs have some Americans rushing to dealerships to avoid sticker shock
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Auto dealerships across the United States could see a jump in customer traffic this week as cost-conscious buyers…
Continue ReadingTrump is now planning a splashy ‘Liberation Day’ announcement. What he’ll say is still up in the air
By David Goldman and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — For weeks, President Donald Trump has promoted April 2 as “Liberation Day” in America, when…
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