Consumer confidence sinks to lowest level since May 2020
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Americans continue to grow uneasy about the economy as President Donald Trump wages an erratic trade war…
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Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope
By Christopher Lamb and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Rome (CNN) — A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican said Tuesday he will…
Continue ReadingCommon household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo,…
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Bend resident’s bid to scare off rock chucks with a smoke bomb under the house sparked a fire instead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend homeowner’s attempt to use a smoke bomb to drive rock chucks out from under his house didn’t go too well Wednesday…
Continue ReadingCanada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats as Prime Minister Carney declares election victory
By Max Saltman, Paula Newton, Hira Humayun and Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never”…
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Redmond fugitive charged in 2016 child abuse case caught, arrested in Oklahoma
A Redmond fugitive recently charged with attempted rape and sexual abuse of a young girl nearly a decade ago has been arrested in Oklahoma,…
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Problem Solvers: Oregon family farm seeks changes to federal protections after lone wolf kills several calves
Despite the presence of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at the Flynn family farm for nearly a month, Oregon Wolf 158 continued to wreak…
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The May 20 Special Election is coming up: Deschutes County details the voter deadlines and ballot timelines
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Elections officials are sharing important information for voters ahead of the Tuesday, May 20, Special District…
Continue ReadingFour dead, including children, after car crashes into after-school camp
By Taylor Romine and Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — Four people, ranging in age from 4 to 18, are dead and several others are injured after a car…
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‘Game-changer’: Oregon Senate unanimously OKs bill to speed urban housing approval process, quicken pace
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill that would set a 90-day deadline for decisions on land-development…
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Oregon DHS launches first interactive online training for public to recognize, report suspected child abuse
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services has launched its first-ever interactive online training for the public about…
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Ochoco National Forest starting prescribed burns, hazardous fuels reduction work this week
With favorable weather conditions in place, the Ochoco National Forest Monday it is beginning this year’s prescribed fire operations this week on…
Continue ReadingPower mostly restored as Spain and Portugal grapple with fallout of massive outage
By Rob Picheta, Vasco Cotovio and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Power has been restored to tens of millions of people across almost all of Spain…
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May is Wildfire Awareness Month: Keep Oregon Green, first responders offer reminders of ways to reduce the risk
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Oregon experiences its heaviest wildfire activity during the summer months, but fires can…
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Gresham 13-year-old fatally shot while sleeping as bullets pierce apartment
By Sabinna Pierre, KGW GRESHAM, Ore. (KGW) — A 13-year-old boy was killed by gunfire that penetrated a neighboring apartment where he was sleeping…
Continue ReadingJohnson says it’s ‘game time’ as House committees draft first piece of Trump agenda
By Manu Raju, Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday said the coming days will be critical in…
Continue ReadingMilwaukee announces additional school closures, new plan to address lead paint hazards as contamination crisis deepens
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Milwaukee will temporarily close two more school buildings as the city works to address a lead crisis in its…
Continue ReadingWhere a severe storm outbreak could spawn tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds tonight
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Millions in the Upper Midwest face the possibility of a severe thunderstorm outbreak Monday that…
Continue ReadingAfter Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce
By Darya Tarasova, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Edward Upright and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a…
Continue ReadingConclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor set to start on May 7
By Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Rome (CNN) — Cardinals have chosen May 7 as the date to start conclave…
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