Greek-flagged oil tanker poses ‘environmental hazard’ after attack in Red Sea
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A Greek-flagged oil tanker carrying 150,000 tons of crude oil poses an “environmental hazard” after it…
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Huge 2,492-carat diamond, believed to be world’s second-largest, unearthed in Botswana
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A massive 2,492-carat rough diamond, believed to be the second biggest ever found, has been unearthed in…
Continue ReadingBody of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch recovered from yacht, Italian official says, as divers search for his daughter
CNN By Barbie Latza Nadeau, Niamh Kennedy, Lauren Kent and Kara Fox, CNN Porticello, Italy (CNN) — The body of British tech entrepreneur Mike…
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Bend city councilors discuss clearer rules to limit vehicle camping on city streets, similar to tent camping code
Bend city councilors dove into the controversial issue of the homeless whose vehicles are parked on many streets Wednesday evening as staff outlined…
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‘Plenty of wildfire season ahead’: Oregon DEQ urges staying prepared, despite end to air quality advisories after 42 days
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality says that for the first time in 42 days, no air quality advisory has been issued for any part of the…
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Several organizations get together for Blitz Build to create five more sleeping units for Redmond’s Oasis Village
A village for the homeless in Redmond is adding more living space with the help of several area nonprofits. The nonprofit First Story hosted…
Continue Reading‘It was a growl and then an immediate charge’: How a man survived being mauled by a bear in the Alaskan wilderness
CNN By Graham Hurley and David Williams, CNN (CNN) — A man was nearly mauled to death by a brown bear while hiking in the Alaskan wilderness…
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Deschutes County commissioners uphold denial of Juniper Preserve psilocybin center in a familiar 2-1 vote
Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to uphold a hearings officer’s decision and reject a proposed psilocybin treatment facility at…
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Oregon DHS increases financial help for domestic violence survivors’ critical safety needs from $1,200 to $3,200
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Domestic violence survivors are now able to receive up to $3,200 for assistance with safety related needs, including moving,…
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Envision Bend brings together community organizations and residents to discuss access to child care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community leaders and organizations met up at the Deschutes Public Library Tuesday night to discuss having access to…
Continue ReadingKennedy expected to end his campaign Friday, in talks to endorse Trump
By Kristen Holmes, Aaron Pellish and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to suspend…
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CODE agents arrest Bend man after spotting parking lot drug deal; raid of minivan, storage unit turns up meth
(Update: Charges filed, adding name of suspect) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon drug agents spotted a suspicious minivan in a NE Third Street…
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Firefighters reach 90% containment on 590-acre Ochoco Fire east of Culver; officials determine it was lightning-caused
Firefighters reached 40% containment Monday on a wildfire that broke out Sunday afternoon east of Highway 97 and Culver on the Crooked River…
Continue ReadingFormer Oath Keepers lawyer pleads guilty to obstruction related to US Capitol riot
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — An attorney for the far-right Oath Keepers pleaded guilty Wednesday to instructing members of the far-right…
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Full or partial closures planned at several Oregon state parks for construction projects, starting in September
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several Oregon State Parks will close or partially close starting in September for construction work that includes everything…
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Four firefighting managers from Hawaii join Dixon Fire under Northwest Compact
DAYS CREEK, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hawaii, the most recent state to join the Northwest Compact, hit the ground running by sending personnel to Oregon on…
Continue ReadingFifth body found in search for those missing from sunken superyacht
CNN By Barbie Latza Nadeau, Christian Edwards and Niamh Kennedy, CNN Porticello, Italy (CNN) — Italian authorities say a fifth body has been…
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Labor Day travel up as summer winds down; Central Oregon again tops regional destinations, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. KTVZ) – This year’s record-breaking summer travel season will wrap up with millions of Americans taking a final summer trip over…
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Paint it black? OSU scientists study impact of painting wind turbine black, to curb bird collisions
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by…
Continue ReadingTim Walz prepares to introduce himself, helped by football players, students and Amy Klobuchar
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into…
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