Fourth human case of bird flu connected to dairy cattle outbreak identified in the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A fourth person in the United States has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak…
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Freshly paved McKenzie Pass will reopen on the Fourth, ODOT says – but the work isn’t over yet
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The scenic McKenzie Pass will open the morning of Thursday, July 4 with fresh, smooth pavement for all to enjoy, ODOT…
Continue ReadingWildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West
By Melissa Alonso and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning…
Continue ReadingMissouri GOP attorney general asks Supreme Court to halt Trump’s sentencing and gag order in hush money case
By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The Missouri Attorney General petitioned the United States Supreme Court on Wednesday to file a complaint…
Continue ReadingFourth of July gas prices are set for a three-year low
By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Road trips are not going to break the bank this Fourth of July. GasBuddy projects the national average price for…
Continue ReadingBiden has privately acknowledged next stretch of days are critical for whether he can save his reelection bid
By MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden has privately acknowledged that the next stretch of days are critical to whether he can…
Continue ReadingPolice fatally shot a New York teen holding a pellet gun. Here’s what we know about imitation firearms
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Before an officer fatally shot Nyah Mway last week as he ran from law enforcement in upstate New York, the…
Continue ReadingDemocrats fear Biden could jeopardize their chances of flipping the House
By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — In the days since President Joe Biden’s disappointing debate performance, a number of Democrats…
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To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
Associated Press To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy…
Continue ReadingHere’s how much more you’ll spend on your Fourth of July BBQ this year
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Not even Fourth of July barbecues are immune to inflation. Americans feeding a group of 10 this holiday…
Continue ReadingRecord numbers of people are flying. So why are airlines’ profits plunging?
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — A record number of passengers are expected to pass through US airports this holiday travel week. You’d…
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Special Report: Tracee Tuesday captures DUII arrest while on a ride-along with Bend Police
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The duties of Bend police officers this week include a heightened effort to get drunk drivers off the road over the Fourth…
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New state law takes effect, giving Oregonians major new consumer privacy protections
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you notice you slept better last night? As of July 1, Oregonians have a new and powerful set of consumer privacy rights and…
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City of Bend sets July 10 open house for public input on four Hawthorne Overcrossing bridge design options
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Bend is inviting the community to learn more about the Hawthorne Overcrossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge project…
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Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade is all about fun – but keeping your pet safe and healthy is important, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees,…
Continue ReadingRedmond schools send renewal bond to Nov. ballot; Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation to decide on first measure
The Redmond School District has sent a $97.7 million bond measure to the Nov. 5 ballot to fund needed projects, Meanwhile, the Deschutes Water and…
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‘We watch them like we watch our kids:’ Central Oregonians talk about how they calm their pets during Fourth fireworks
With fourth of July celebrations taking place across Central Oregon over the next few days, pet owners are gearing up for fireworks “freak-outs” by…
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Federal HUD official visits Bend to deliver big check: $5 million in funding to address housing barriers
The city of Bend continues efforts to tackle the growing issue of housing in the High Desert. Tuesday marked a big win for housing in the city of…
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Unattended, escaped Terrebonne debris burn threatens structures, prompts evacuations – and ticket to homeowner
Crews from three fire departments were sent to stop an unattended, escaped debris burn in Terrebonne that had Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies…
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Wyden presses UnitedHealth Group over billing backlog after pathology group raises concerns at Redmond town hall
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Acting on concerns raised at last week’s Redmond town hall, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded Tuesday that UnitedHealth Group…
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