Schumer calls for new election in Israel and sharply criticizes Netanyahu
By Clare Foran, CNN Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday criticized Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, calling for…
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Powerful storm buries Colorado under nearly 4 feet of snow and spawns tornadoes in central US
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A potent storm is unleashing snarling snow, tornadoes and massive hail in the central US Thursday…
Continue ReadingParis mayor says she would prefer Russian athletes to be banned from the 2024 Olympic Games
By Chris Liakos and Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Wednesday that she is against Russian athletes participating in…
Continue ReadingPutin is coasting towards another term in power. Here’s what you need to know about Russia’s presidential election
By Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Russia is holding a presidential election that is all but certain to extend Vladimir Putin’s rule throughout…
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Ochoco National Forest seeks public comment on plans for improved equestrian trails in Corral Flat area NE of Prineville
The Ochoco National Forest has opened a 30-day public comment period on a draft environmental assessment to formalize an unofficial 51-mile…
Continue ReadingAlaska Airlines passenger accused of trying to open cockpit door has been charged in federal court
By Rashard Rose, CNN (CNN) — A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight this month repeatedly tried to open the cockpit door, prompting flight…
Continue ReadingFeds investigating whether hacked health care giant complied with law protecting patient data
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services is opening an investigation into whether a major US health care…
Continue ReadingDog deaths revive calls for end to Iditarod, the endurance race with deep roots in Alaska tradition
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — For the past five years, Alaska’s annual Iditarod sled dog race has gone off mostly…
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Semi carrying large wind turbine tower overturns, closing long stretch of I-84 in Eastern Oregon
BAKER CITY, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — A crash along Interstate 84 in Eastern Oregon closed the highway for a substantial stretch Wednesday as road crews…
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Portland passes ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, starting in 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The Portland City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance that will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on…
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Candidates for Crook County commissioner weigh in after 2-1 vote to make major governance change
After more than a year of discussion – and just days before the May primary candidate filing deadline – the Crook County Court voted 2-1 Friday…
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Bentz, Chavez-DeRemer vote for potential TikTok ban; C.O. users who profit from videos concerned about app’s future
(Update: adding video comments from local TikTokkers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Reps. Cliff Bentz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer voted with the strong…
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City of La Pine will plan for improvements to sidewalks, streetscapes with $375,000 in ARPA funding
(Update: Adding video, comments from the city manager) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of La Pine has received more than $300,000 to plan a big…
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Donna Servignat chosen as new principal for Summit High School
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Wednesday the selection of Donna Servignat as the next principal of…
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Redmond woman injured when SUV leaves Negus Way, shears off CEC pole; 200 lose power
A Redmond woman was taken to the hospital with apparent non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday after her SUV left Negus Way east of Redmond and…
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Three dogs perish in fire that destroyed motor home in ‘Dirt World’ homeless area, found to be accidental
Several U.S. Highway 97 motorists north of Bend called to report a fire Tuesday evening that destroyed a motor home in the homeless camp area known…
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DCSO identifies Sisters man killed in pickup rollover crash on Wilt Road
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday released the name of a 65-year-old Sisters man who was killed Tuesday night in the rollover crash of…
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COIC, Coordinated Houseless Response Office seek proposals to design, site and operate temporary outdoor shelters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. in partnership with the Coordinated Houseless Response Office, released a Request…
Continue ReadingBoeing is unable to provide key information in door plug blowout investigation, NTSB chair says
By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Investigators probing the Boeing 737 Max blowout say their investigation is being held back by Boeing’s lack…
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Deschutes National Forest names Kevin Stock new Bend-Fort Rock District ranger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes National Forest announced on Wednesday the selection of Kevin Stock as the permanent Bend-Fort Rock District…
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