BLM Closes Public Lands in Crook County Due to Wildfire
PAULINA, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed several public lands in Crook County due to an active wildfire. The closure is…
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Supreme Court backs Trump’s effort to dramatically reshape federal government for now
By John Fritze and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday backed President Donald Trump’s effort to carry out mass firings and…
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Hot and dry with a few isolated storms late in the afternoon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Yellow Local Alert Day is in effect today until sunset as the region is under a Red Flag Warning for hot and dry air along…
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Intel to lay off nearly 530 workers in Oregon, starting this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Intel Corp. will begin laying off approximately 529 people at four Oregon campuses starting next Tuesday, July 15,…
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U.S. Marshals begin joint search for Travis Decker in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest
Seth Ratliff UPDATE: BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Monday morning, the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force initiated a joint search…
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Long-time Bend Mexican restaurant Longboard Louie’s set to close later this month as owner retires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A favorite Bend restaurant serving up healthy Mexican food with a Mayan-Hawaiian twist for some 25 years is closing its doors.…
Continue ReadingTrump says 50% tariff on copper imports is coming and threatens 200% on pharmaceuticals
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s imposing a new 50% tariff on all copper imported into the US.…
Continue Reading Hot temperatures and isolated dry thunderstorms are creating high fire danger today
We’ve issued a Local Alert Weather Day due to the high fire danger this afternoon. Hot and dry surface conditions and the chance for dry…
Continue ReadingTSA will no longer require all passengers to take shoes off at airport security checkpoints
By Pete Muntean and Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — After nearly two decades, passengers going through airport security in the United…
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Fire Alert: Crews stop spread of house fire west of Sunriver; all evacuation levels throughout the area dropped
A fully involved house fire quickly began spreading to other properties and the nearby Deschutes National Forest Monday evening, prompting a task…
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Five applicants for Deschutes County interim sheriff discuss agency’s future at public forum
(Update: adding fourth applicant for position) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The union representing Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies has released a list of…
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Prineville murder and attempted murder suspect arraigned on indictment, pleads not guilty
(Update: Adding video, not guilty pleas) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry, who was arraigned last week on murder,…
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Plea hearing delayed a month for Redmond woman charged with murdering her mother
Jessica Andersch, charged with second-degree murder in the killing of her mother a month ago, appeared Monday afternoon in Deschutes County Circuit…
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Crook County fire grows to 450 acres, new 3-acre fire stopped near Mt. Bachelor ahead of Red Flag Warning, more lightning
One of several new fires quickly grew to about 450 acres in eastern Crook County on Monday, while another east of Mount Bachelor burned about three…
Continue ReadingUS Coast Guard rescue swimmer hailed as a hero after saving 165 kids from Texas flooding
CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — It was Petty Officer Scott Ruskan’s first mission as a US Coast Guard rescue swimmer. The 26-year-old was new…
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BLM mobilizes Fire Prevention and Education Team to combat human-caused fire threats in La Pine Basin
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday the mobilization of a National Fire Prevention and Education Team to address…
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Plans submitted to renovate former “IHOP” restaurant, Drive-Thru on proposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Plans to renovate the former “IHOP” location in Bend at NE River Mall Drive and U.S. 97 have been submitted to the City of…
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OSU-Cascades puts Graduate & Research Center up for sale for $8.2 million, will consolidate Bend campus operations
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planners at Oregon State University-Cascades said Monday they are seeking to sell the Graduate &…
Continue ReadingOfficer shot and man with rifle killed after exchange of fire at Border Patrol facility in Texas
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A 27-year-old man with a rifle and tactical gear was killed Monday morning after exchanging fire with law…
Continue ReadingTrump announces new tariffs of up to 40% on a growing number of countries
By Elisabeth Buchwald and John Liu, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump cranked up the pressure Monday on America’s trading partners, firing…
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