Japan is determined to keep hunting whales. And now it has a brand new ‘mothership’
By Heather Chen, Hanako Montgomery and Moeri Karasawa, CNN Hong Kong/Tokyo (CNN) — Wearing a toy whale hat, whale tie and a whale motif shirt,…
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3-hour meeting ends with FAA saying Boeing can’t increase Max plane production until quality is fixed
By Gregory Wallace, CNN Washington (CNN) — Boeing executives presented sweeping changes to the company’s production process and safety…
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City of Prineville set to announce next week their three finalists for next police chief, hold public ‘meet and greet’
(PRINEVILLE, Ore)— The City of Prineville on Thursday invited community members to meet three candidates vying to become the city’s next chief of…
Continue ReadingWhy the Dow fell 1,000 points in the last three days
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — US markets have had a rough week. The Dow has fallen by around 1,000 points over the last three days…
Continue ReadingBiden gives Ukraine permission to carry out limited strikes within Russia using US weapons
By Alex Marquardt, Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden has given permission to Ukraine to strike inside Russian…
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New OSU specialty license plate unveiled; $40 vouchers available
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians can now purchase a voucher for a new, specialty Oregon State University license plate that features the…
Continue ReadingChief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democratic lawmakers about ethics flap and Alito’s flags
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday rejected a meeting request from Democratic lawmakers who wanted to discuss…
Continue ReadingThird person in US tests positive for bird flu in connection to outbreak in dairy cattle
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — AÂ third person in the USÂ has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak in dairy…
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Oregon health officials issue warning over sharp rise in pertussis cases; Deschutes, Jefferson counties have had 23
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Oregon health officials expressed concern Thursday about a sharp increase in cases of pertussis – known as whooping cough…
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IRS plans to make its free tax filing program permanent
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday that it will continue and expand its free tax filing…
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Supreme Court sides with NRA in free speech ruling that curbs government pressure campaigns
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously backed the National Rifle Association in a First Amendment…
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Toastmasters Bend coaches individuals on effective communication and leadership skills
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Toastmasters, a global organization dedicated to improving communication and leadership skills, has a local branch right here in…
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Oregon Marine Board’s ‘Operation Ship Shape’ targets lapsed motorboat registrations, equipment requirements
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking…
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Memorial Day marks the start of the ‘100 deadliest days’ for teen drivers, AAA Oregon/Idaho reports
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when fatal crashes involving teen drivers rise.…
Continue ReadingIceland volcano dramatically erupts again as streams of lava reach town’s defensive walls
By Helen Regan and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue off to a busy start for season, responding to a dozen calls for help in May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re still a few weeks from the official start of summer, but Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue said…
Continue ReadingMexico’s electoral violence spikes hours before campaigns conclude
By Natalia Cano, CNNE (CNN) — Several attacks against political candidates have been reported in Mexico as the campaigning period for the…
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‘Long overdue:’ Deschutes County accepts $2 million in state funds for new secure residential treatment facility in Redmond
Deschutes County commissioners agreed Wednesday to accept $2 million in state funding for a new and much-needed secure residential treatment facility…
Continue ReadingSeattle police chief dismissed from top job amid discrimination, harassment lawsuits
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s embattled police chief has been dismissed, Mayor Bruce Harrel said Wednesday. Harrell said at a news conference that he…
Continue ReadingThree-time Olympic champion Gabby Douglas ends 2024 Summer Games bid after injury
By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Three-time Olympic champion Gabby Douglas has ended her bid to represent Team USA in Paris this summer after…
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