Fear of flying is pushing ticket sales down in the wake of multiple crashes, airlines say
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Two recent plane crashes have stoked worries among flyers and prompted some to pull back on air travel…
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The Bend Planning Commission is making strides to combat the housing crisis
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — In the latest Bend Planning Commission meeting on Monday, the Commission reviewed a number of projects; from tariffs to blight.…
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Oregon education officials would have power to intervene in struggling schools under governor’s plan
The Oregon Department of Education would have historic power to intervene in struggling schools and districts across the state under two new bills…
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The city of Bend has brought in over $7.8 million in hotel room taxes since last July: How does it help locals?
New data shows the money brought in from taxes on tourist lodging since the start of the fiscal year last July 1 has reached nearly $8 million.…
Continue ReadingDOGE’s efforts to dismantle consumer finance agency have slowed, official testifies
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau testified in court Monday that efforts by DOGE to…
Continue ReadingDow falls by almost 900 points in market rout after Trump says he won’t rule out a recession
By John Towfighi and Lucy Bayly, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks plunged, bitcoin stumbled and Wall Street’s fear gauge hit its highest level…
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Deschutes County, Hooker Creek hit impasse in talks to purchase new landfill site east of Bend
(Update: Added video) Commissioners will review and consider their options next week BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Eight months of negotiations to acquire…
Continue ReadingPope Francis is improving and is no longer in ‘imminent danger,’ Vatican source says
By Sharon Braithwaite, Antonia Mortensen and Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis is not considered to be in imminent danger from the…
Continue ReadingTesla faces vandalism and protests amid backlash against Elon Musk
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Police across the United States are investigating a series of attacks on Tesla showrooms, charging…
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14-year old snowmobile rider recovering from crash into tree near Elk Lake
A Lake Oswego teen who crashed a snowmobile into a tree near Elk Lake on Saturday is in stable condition and recovering, the Deschutes County…
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Bend Police report more arrests but fewer calls in 2024, credit options such as Community Crisis Response Team
Calls for service by Bend Police officers dropped in 2024 and crime numbers remained flat, Police Chief Mike Krantz says in the agency’s…
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Oregon jobless rate rises slightly as 2024 begins, reaches highest level in over 3 years
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.4% in January and 4.3%, as revised, in December, after rising gradually over the past year…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles County DA opposes resentencing request for Menendez brothers and accuses them of lying about self-defense
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Monday he would not support Erik and…
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s X hit by waves of outages in what he claims is ‘a massive cyberattack’
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk’s X was hit by waves of outages earlier Monday, which the billionaire claims was due to a…
Continue ReadingRubio says Trump administration canceling 83% of programs at USAID and intends to move remaining ones to State Department
By Jennifer Hansler and Kit Maher, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Trump administration is canceling 83% of programs at the US Agency for…
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Mt. Bachelor proposes improvements to Northwest Express lift; Forest Service reviewing plans, seeks comments
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor is seeking U.S. Forest Service approval of a future modernization of its Northwest Express…
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Back and forth: ODOT crews spent nearly half a million dollars on Bend right-of-way homeless camp cleanups last year
It seems to be a back-and-forth game for ODOT crews and the homeless, one that costs $440,000 a year.…
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Wildfire fuels reduction project set to get underway in Deschutes River Woods
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Work begins next week to reduce wildfire risk by removing flammable vegetation on ODOT and railroad…
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Actor Gene Hackman died a week after a virus often seen in rodents killed his wife, N.M. officials say
By Marlene Lenthang and Rebecca Cohen, NBC News SANTA FE, N.M. (NBC News) — Gene Hackman’s wife died from a virus often found in rodents, and the…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announces upcoming town halls in Prineville, Sisters
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden announced Friday that he will hold town halls on Sunday, March 16 in Linn and Clackamas counties with U.S.…
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