At least 6 dead in West Virginia flooding as search continues for 2 missing
By Michelle Watson, Amanda Musa, Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Significant flooding in northern West Virginia claimed the lives of at least six…
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Central Oregon residents join ‘No Kings’ protests across the region
On Saturday, the ‘No Kings’ movement organized protests across the country, including five cities in Central…
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Hundreds attend ‘No Kings’ rallies across Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds gathered in Redmond on Saturday for the “No Kings” rally, an event aimed at promoting democratic values and…
Continue ReadingSuspect in ‘politically motivated assassination’ of Minnesota Democratic House leader identified, officials say
WCCO, KARE, CNN By Rebekah Riess, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The suspect in the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota…
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‘No Kings’ protests planned across Central Oregon
This Saturday is Flag Day, the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday…and, a day of protests.
In response to the Trump administration’s recent controversial…
Central Oregon public lands enter Stage 1 public use restrictions, campfire bans next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to increasingly hot and dry conditions, as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest,…
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Sunriver Nature Center takes in four raptors displaced by destructive Rowena Fire
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The destructive Rowena Fire forced the evacuation of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, so the Sunriver…
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Fire in Hermiston area prompts Level 3 evacuation orders
HERMISTON, Ore. (KGW) — Authorities issued a Level 3 evacuation order on Friday afternoon for areas south of Bensel Road to Klaus Road and east…
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Wildfire season burns over 10,000 acres so far, as officials warn of human-caused blazes
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend Fire and Rescue) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent fires in Central Oregon and across the state are showing how…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to add six Safe Parking microshelters on spot near Sheriff’s Office
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It wasn’t your typical split as Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to lease a small…
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Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes as gusty winds challenge firefighters
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A wildfire burning out of control in Oregon, near the state’s border with Washington, has…
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Redmond Airport travelers can expect big changes in routes to, from planes as terminal expansion begins
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next week, airline passengers traveling through Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) will notice a change in how they…
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Firefighters contain blaze NE of Madras that burned 126 acres; Level 1 GET READY evacuation notice lifted
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new fire reported late Friday morning burned in grass, brush and juniper about six miles northeast of Madras. It covered…
Continue ReadingIran launches barrage of missiles at Israel following attack
By Michael Rios, Nechirvan Mando, Catherine Nicholls, Eugenia Yosef and Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — Tehran launched retaliatory strikes against…
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A busy day of protests opposing and supporting President Trump ahead in Central Oregon and across the U.S.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon will be part of a national wave of “No Kings” Trump administration protests planned around the nation on…
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Small Business Spotlight: Tumalo Coffeehouse celebrates 10 years in business
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Tumalo Coffeehouse as it celebrates 10 years in business the…
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Fire Chief: Property owner mowing grass hit a rock, sparking fire NE of Madras that prompted evacuations
Crews working in brisk winds quickly tackled and stopped the spread of a brushfire northeast of Madras Thursday afternoon that Jefferson County Fire…
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Low registration prompts cancellation of this year’s Oregon High Desert Classics hunter jumper horse competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Low registration numbers have prompted organizers of the Oregon High Desert Classics to cancel next month’s two-week hunter…
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Problem Solvers: Back-ups on Empire Avenue in Bend causing headache for drivers and businesses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Is it infrastructure? Or just too many people? That’s the question business owners and residents in Bend are asking, and the…
Continue ReadingConsumer sentiment surges in first improvement since December
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Americans have gained some hope that the worst of President Donald Trump’s volatile trade war might be…
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