Treasury Department, IRS announce Oregon taxpayers will be able to use Direct File starting next year
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday that Oregon will be the…
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Senate GOP blocks effort by Democrats to pass bump stock ban after Supreme Court ruling
By Clare Foran, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to pass a bill to ban…
Continue ReadingAt least 1 reported dead in New Mexico as 2 wildfires burn near communities, officials say
By Fabiana Chaparro, Jillian Sykes and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — At least one person has been reported dead as a result of the fast-growing…
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US acknowledges Northwest dams have devastated the region’s Native tribes
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. government on Tuesday acknowledged, for the first time, the harmful role it has played…
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Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues Keizer dad, injured teen daughter and their dog in Three Sisters Wilderness
A Keizer father, his 14-year-old daughter and their dog planned to wrap up their fun five-day hiking trip in the Cascades on Sunday, Father’s Day.…
Continue ReadingUS announces major bust as efforts to crack down on Chinese money launderers working with drug cartels ratchet up
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — US prosecutors on Tuesday touted a major breakthrough in a crackdown against Chinese money laundering networks…
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Bend-La Pine Schools’ free summer meals program begins next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will offer healthy meals at no charge to children and teens at four outdoor locations this summer. The…
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Early-morning fire destroys 104-year-old NW Bend home; resident awakens to smell of smoke, all 8 escape safely
A stubborn, smoldering fire traced to cigarettes disposed of in a combustible container on the front deck destroyed a 104-year-old home in northwest…
Continue ReadingBoeing hid questionable parts from regulators that may have been installed in 737 Max planes, new whistleblower alleges
CNN By Chris Isidore and Gregory Wallace, CNN Washington (CNN) — A current Boeing employee claims that the company tried to shield broken or…
Continue ReadingStudent loan relief contributing to 27% jump in projected federal budget deficit, per CBO
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The federal budget deficit will hit $1.9 trillion this fiscal year, according to an updated projection released…
Continue ReadingJustin Timberlake charged with DWI, released from police custody
By Zenebou Sylla, Marianne Garvey, Brynn Gingras, Linh Tran and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Justin Timberlake was arraigned on one count of…
Continue ReadingEvidence is mounting that the American shopper is cutting back
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Sales at US retailers rose last month at an unexpectedly weak pace as Americans continue to deal with…
Continue ReadingA year after the Titan tragedy, a sub is planning to go back to the Titanic to make a point
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — A year ago Tuesday, the world watched in horror as a multinational search began for a commercial sub…
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Wyden, fellow Democrats propose legislation to boost Medicaid funding, stop maternal unit closures at rural hospitals
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and 15 Senate Democrats released draft legislation Monday to address a rising…
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Oregon health officials confirm two cases of measles in Clackamas County household
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Oregon Health Authority and county public health officials said Monday they are investigating two cases of measles in a…
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Cloverdale RFPD is among year’s first three deliveries of new water tenders through state Fire Marshal program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is proud to announce the first deliveries of new water tenders to the Oregon fire service as…
Continue ReadingTropical storm warning issued for South Texas and Mexico as first storm takes shape
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — A tropical storm warning is now in effect for parts of South Texas and northeastern Mexico as the…
Continue ReadingThe Post Fire in Los Angeles County has consumed more than 15,000 acres
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — A fire in Los Angeles County that forced the evacuations of hundreds of people from a state park has burned…
Continue ReadingBoston Celtics capture historic 18th NBA title with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN (CNN) — The storied Boston Celtics are once again alone atop the list of teams with the most NBA titles – and…
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‘With the most heartfelt sadness,’ The Phoenix Restaurant in NE Bend says it’s closing soon after nearly 15 years in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A popular northeast Bend dining spot, The Phoenix Restaurant, announced “with the most heartfelt sadness” late Monday that it…
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