US Justice Department to seek the death penalty for Mangione
By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday the Justice Department will seek the…
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Job opportunities are shrinking and layoffs in the federal government just hit their highest level in four years
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US employers pulled back on their hiring plans last month, while layoffs in the federal government spiked to…
Continue ReadingTikTok is almost out of time to find a buyer. Here’s what we know
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok users may be experiencing some déjà vu this week. The popular short-form video app’s future is…
Continue ReadingSpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX on Monday launched its latest mission for paying customers: This time, a Crew Dragon spacecraft is…
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Deschutes County commissioners decide to create a citizen districting committee for commission expansion
Nearly five months after Deschutes County voters approved a measure to expand the Board of County Commissioners from three to five, the three…
Continue ReadingTrump’s attempt to revamp elections with proof of citizenship requirement challenged in court
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Democratic groups and non-partisan organizations separately sued Monday over an executive order targeting…
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Springtime brings major preparation for Hayden Homes Amphitheater ahead of busy summer concert season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Hayden Homes Amphitheater is preparing for one of the busiest times of the year: summer concert season. This year touts nearly 50…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue assists injured, lost Smith Rock hikers in separate incidents
(Update: Adding video) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers responded to help an…
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State crews, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office helping Burns, Harney County deal with the worst flooding in decades
(Update: Adding photos, video) BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The state of Oregon and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are among agencies rushing to help…
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Redmond residents invited to vote in 2025 People’s Choice Art Contest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places invites residents to vote for their favorite sculpture in the 2025 People’s…
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RootedHomes opens lottery for Rooted at 19th affordable Net Zero homes in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery. This unique opportunity allows…
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Analysis finds growing health care, biotech sectors are critical for Bend’s economy over the next 20 years
A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in…
Continue ReadingLooming car tariffs have some Americans rushing to dealerships to avoid sticker shock
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Auto dealerships across the United States could see a jump in customer traffic this week as cost-conscious buyers…
Continue ReadingTrump is now planning a splashy ‘Liberation Day’ announcement. What he’ll say is still up in the air
By David Goldman and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — For weeks, President Donald Trump has promoted April 2 as “Liberation Day” in America, when…
Continue ReadingDangerous line of storms targets nearly entire Eastern Seaboard after killing at least 7 in central US
By Matthew Rehbein, Hanna Park and CNN Meteorologists Mary Gilbert and Gene Norman (CNN) — A dangerous, wide-reaching storm is threatening tens…
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PacifiCorp involved in bills in Oregon, other western states to limit utility wildfire liability, damages
The Oregon Legislature is expected to advance two bills this week that could provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of…
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One night only: Comedian, former Daily Show host Trevor Noah plans special performance in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah, the Emmy-winning comedian and former host of The Daily Show, has announced a special performance in Bend this…
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University of Oregon and United Academics reach tentative agreement, averting strike
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a late-night negotiation between the University of Oregon and its faculty union, United Academics, a tentative agreement…
Continue ReadingBodies of three out of four US soldiers whose vehicle was submerged in Lithuania are recovered
By Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The bodies of three of the four US soldiers who were reported missing after their vehicle…
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BLM seeking public comment for Southeastern Oregon lithium-drilling project
Update: Adding video VALE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, March 31st, the public comment period for a lithium-drilling project in Vale, Oregon (Malheur…
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