Bobby Finke breaks world record to win men’s 1500m freestyle gold
American ironman Bobby Finke smashed the men’s 1500m freestyle world record as he retained the Olympic gold medal in a thrilling swim that put the…
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U.S. cyclist Kristen Faulkner wins shocking gold medal in women’s road race
American Kristen Faulkner shocked the world when the late entry to the women’s road race ran away with the gold medal with a time of 3:49:23 at the…
Continue ReadingKatie Ledecky just can’t stop making history
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Nanterre, France (CNN) — When you’re the most decorated women’s swimmer in history, it’s a little difficult to…
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Emergency repairs fix COID irrigation canal after breach, sinkhole, but new fire-related power outage causing issue
Repairs are complete and water service is being restored to most of the 1,800 affected Central Oregon Irrigation District customers after a lava tube…
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Legendary status: U.S. shot putter Ryan Crouser wins unprecedented third gold medal
Ryan Crouser won his third consecutive Olympic gold medal on Saturday night in Paris, becoming the first athlete in history to win three shot put…
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Amid another heat wave, Chavez-DeRemer introduces bill to boost federal aid for extreme heat events
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure communities…
Continue ReadingSimone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN Paris (CNN) — The last few years of therapy and mental health work have turned Simone Biles into one of the most…
Continue ReadingPark Fire grows to more than 400,000 acres, now 4th-largest in California history
By Raja Razek and Jay Croft, CNN (CNN) — The fourth-largest wildfire in California’s history has grown to 400,956 acres, destroying…
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Lower Deschutes River to remain open to summer steelhead fishing amid highest run in nearly a decade
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) —The popular Lower Deschutes River will remain open for steelhead fishing under permanent regulations. More than 21,000…
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All of Oregon’s congressional delegation backs Governor Kotek’s request for federal wildfire disaster declaration
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon’s entire congressional delegation — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside Representatives Earl…
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Special Report, Part 2: A family near Battle Mountain Complex creates a pit stop for fire crews
The Battle Mountain Complex is a coordinated effort to stop the Monkey Creek, Snake and Boneyard fires in Eastern Oregon, just one group of fires…
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Bend man found fatally stabbed in backyard of his SE Bend home; roommate arrested, arraigned on murder, assault charges
A 57-year-old man was found fatally stabbed Thursday night in the backyard of his southeast Bend home and his 46-year-old roommate was arrested, then…
Continue ReadingUS sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation
By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The US is sending a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron and additional warships to the Middle East as the…
Continue ReadingOlympic moment of the day: France complete clean-sweep of the medals in the men’s BMX racing
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — There are occasions at the Olympics Games where you can sense a moment that will live long in the memory. Friday…
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Oregon DEQ continues air quality advisory for Deschutes County, ‘intermittent’ for Jefferson County starting Sunday
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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Oregon State Fire Marshal pre-positions two task forces in Central Oregon this weekend amid more heat, lightning threat
SALEM, Ore. – With more hot temperatures, Red Flag Warnings in place and lightning in the forecast, the Oregon State Fire Marshal said Friday she…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris has earned enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination, party chair announces
By Ethan Cohen and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris has won enough votes from Democratic delegates to win the party’s…
Continue ReadingTropical Storm Debby forecast to hit Florida this weekend with torrential rain and wind
By Mary Gilbert and Taylor Ward, CNN Meteorologists (CNN) — A tropical storm warning has been issued and a state of emergency declared in parts…
Continue ReadingTears, hugs and a salute as three freed Americans back on US soil after historic prisoner swap with Russia
CNN By Simone McCarthy, CNN (CNN) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, former US Marine Paul Whelan and Russian-American…
Continue Reading2 men sentenced for sexual assaults on passengers during separate flights to Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Two men accused of sexually assaulting passengers on airplanes in separate incidents during flights to Seattle were sentenced on…
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