RFK Jr. denied ballot access in New York after judge rules he used ‘sham’ address on petition
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — A New York judge ruled Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ballot-access petition in the state is invalid,…
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‘Great time to adopt’: Street Dog Hero is helping ‘Clear the Shelters’ through adoption events
Central Oregon’s animal shelters are as full as ever – if not fuller – this late summer, so it’s a perfect time for the return of our yearly ‘Clear…
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Elk Lane Fire west of Madras now 91% contained; Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office lifts all evacuation zones
Just over a week after lightning ignited the Elk Lane Fire west of Madras, prompting evacuations and a fierce battle amid heat and shifting winds,…
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‘This year has been challenging’: Central Oregon farmers discuss how their summer crops are faring
(Update: Adding video, comments from farmers, KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Farmers in Central Oregon are doing their best to raise their…
Continue ReadingBoth Trump and Harris want to eliminate taxes on tips. This is how it could affect workers
By Tami Luhby and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — With the presidential campaign heating up, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President…
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Pacific Crest Bus Lines adds Redmond Airport, Transit Hub stops on routes from Bend to Eugene, Portland
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond-based Pacific Crest Bus Lines has announced the expansion of two major routes from Central Oregon to the Willamette…
Continue ReadingSuspected Iranian hackers breached Roger Stone’s personal email as part of effort to target Trump campaign, sources say
By Sean Lyngaas, Evan Perez and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The FBI and other investigators probing the apparent hack-and-leak of Trump…
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Deschutes County still part of latest Oregon DEQ air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued a new air quality advisory…
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GasBuddy: Oregon gas prices continue to decline, off nearly 18 cents in a month, more than 84 cents from a year ago
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.81/g Monday, according to…
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Northern lights dazzle in the skies over the High Desert: Here are your special photos and time-lapse video
Thank you for sharing your dramatic views of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, over the High Desert this weekend. Feel free to…
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Oregon OSHA proposes major set of health and safety rule improvements for employer-provided housing
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon OSHA announced Monday it is proposing significant improvements to its safety and health rules for housing that…
Continue ReadingUnderground reservoir on Mars could fill oceans on the planet’s surface, study finds
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Data from a retired NASA mission has revealed evidence of an underground reservoir of water deep beneath the…
Continue ReadingIsrael and US brace for Iranian attack as diplomats push hard for Gaza ceasefire
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Israel and the United States are preparing for a potential Iranian attack on Israel, as efforts to secure a…
Continue ReadingUkraine claims control of hundreds of square miles of Russian territory as operation forces tens of thousands to flee
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to “kick the enemy out” of his country’s territory after it…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Ernesto is headed for Puerto Rico. Here’s where it could go next
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic and is racing through the Caribbean islands and…
Continue ReadingDefense secretary orders submarine to Middle East, accelerates arrival of strike group ahead of anticipated Iran attack
CNN By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a guided-missile submarine to the Middle East and accelerated the…
Continue ReadingHere’s why your toddler might be getting angry
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Virtually every parent of young children has experienced outbursts of anger and frustration from their toddlers,…
Continue ReadingBiggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week: Here’s how they’re preparing
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — Realtors across the US are bracing for a seismic shift in the way they do business. Starting August 17, new…
Continue ReadingEvacuations ordered near Athens as Greek authorities try to contain wildfires
By Chris Liakos, Alex Stambaugh and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — A deadly and fast-spreading wildfire tore through several neighborhoods close…
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Ballot Measure 119 would give cannabis workers the right to unionize
Voters in November will decide whether Oregon cannabis workers are allowed to…
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