Gov. Kotek issues Wallowa County drought declaration, third in Oregon this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Wallowa County through Executive Order 24-29, and directed state agencies to…
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Chinese hackers targeted Trump and Vance’s phone data
CNN By Sean Lyngaas and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Chinese government-linked hackers have targeted the phone communications of former…
Continue ReadingGrateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh has died at 84
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of iconic rock band Grateful Dead, has died. He was 84. The news was…
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‘Such a rad time!’: Here’s what goes into preparing Bend’s Pavilion for ice skating season
The Pavilion in Bend is officially open for the fun winter season after a weather delay pushed back its originally scheduled opening last…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue joins C.O. fire agencies reopening rural outdoor debris burning Monday; still banned in city
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 8 a.m. on Monday, Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning. With the recent rains and decrease in high…
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Biden visits Indian Country and apologizes for the ‘sin’ of a 150-year boarding school policy
Associated Press LAVEEN VILLAGE, Ariz. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday formally apologized to Native Americans for the “sin” of a…
Continue ReadingFederal judge halts Virginia’s pre-election voter roll purge aimed at suspected noncitizens
By Devan Cole and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Friday halted a Virginia program that purged the state’s voter rolls…
Continue ReadingE. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illness across 13 states,…
Continue ReadingSpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were unexpectedly transferred to a medical facility in Florida…
Continue ReadingAmericans are feeling better about the economy after the Fed’s jumbo rate cut
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Americans’ attitudes toward the economy improved this month thanks to lower interest rates. The…
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oregon on Election Day
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential election and the race for control of the closely divided U.S. House are expected to dominate…
Continue ReadingCases of walking pneumonia are surging in kids this year, CDC reports
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Children who have coughs that go on for weeks may have a type of walking pneumonia that’s been surging in the…
Continue ReadingConsumers reach their breaking point, forcing retailers to shutter stores at a worrying pace
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Family Dollar has announced 677 store closings this year. Walgreens is closing 259. Big Lots is…
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‘I’m their sherpa’: Bend diabetes specialist offers new insulin tech for patients, raises awareness amid rising rates
A Bend diabetologist, Dr. Eden Miller, has Type 1 diabetes herself, making her patients experience with new high-tech treatment more relatable. She…
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15-year-old boy charged in shooting deaths of parents, 3 siblings in Washington state
SEATTLE (AP) — A 15-year-old boy accused of killing his parents and three of his siblings this week east of Seattle tried to pin the slayings on…
Continue ReadingDecision 2024: Controversial Deschutes County Commission expansion measure has voters and commissioners split
Many Oregonians have already received their ballots in the mail, and some have already cast their votes. But for those still needing explanations on…
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Oregon DEQ fines St. Charles over $13,000 for Redmond underground fuel tank leak detection, testing violations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued five penalties totaling $105,394 in September for various…
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‘Fear of the unknown’: C.O. Realtors say now is good time to buy a home, despite election-related slowdowns
Between June and August of this year, Harcourts The Garner Group in Bend helped 79 families become homeowners. They have recorded 153 sales for the…
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A cub of famous Wyoming grizzly No. 399 has been unseen since his mom’s death but odds look good
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The death of the world’s most famous grizzly bear on a highway in western Wyoming has made an orphan of…
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Deschutes River Conservancy to get $25 million from feds for canal piping, other water-saving projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday that five Central and Eastern conservation projects have secured a…
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