Uvalde school massacre could have been stopped sooner, DOJ report finds
CNN By Rachel Clarke, Shimon Prokupecz, Hannah Rabinowitz and Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — Officers had many opportunities as the 2022 school massacre…
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Congress passes short-term funding extension, averting government shutdown ahead of Friday deadline
By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Ted Barrett and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Congress passed a short-term funding extension Thursday, averting a partial…
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Gov. Kotek announces details of her only 2024 bill, a proposal to boost housing production
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced details Wednesday of her 2024 legislative housing production proposal. The provisions in Senate…
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Bend residents, businesses are reminded to shovel your sidewalks, for everyone’s sake
Shoveling your sidewalk clear of snow in Bend isn’t an option, it’s a requirement. And for good reason, officials…
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‘Big thaw’ brings high volume of service calls to C.O. plumbers, roofers; Bend Fire sees dozens of sprinkler issues
After an arctic blast made its way through much of Oregon last weekend, and now with a major warmup, several roofing and plumbing businesses on the…
Continue ReadingDeSantis’ embattled campaign looks ahead to South Carolina amid New Hampshire headwinds
By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Days before the New Hampshire primary, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has retreated from waging an aggressive campaign in…
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Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and injuring a baby, authorities say
By CLAIRE RUSH and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A power line fell on a parked car in northeast Portland, Oregon, on…
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DCSO Search and Rescue uses its new PistenBully tracked rescue vehicle to reach two stranded snowmobilers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, geared up for winter rescue efforts, has begun making use of its new…
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Sisters Ranger District crews resume pile burning a mile southwest of Sisters along Edgington Road
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Ranger District firefighters resumed ignition of landing piles Wednesday a mile southwest of Sisters along Edgington…
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Central Oregon Gives campaign again surpasses $1 million in donations in 2023, for second straight year
Last Thursday night at the Riverhouse Convention Center, during a reception for participating nonprofits of the 2023 Central Oregon Gives campaign,…
Continue ReadingBiden administration re-designates Houthis as Specially Designated Global Terrorists
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration on Wednesday re-designated the Houthis as a Specially Designated Global…
Continue ReadingBiden administration proposes rule that could save consumers $3.5 billion a year in bank fees
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday said it is proposing a rule that would curb excessive…
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Community members turn out in Sunriver to express their concerns over hunting on federal land
Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone led a community gathering at The Door in Sunriver Tuesday evening, to hear resident concerns about hunting…
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Bend Police warn of ‘extremely treacherous’ roads during evening commute as freezing rain hits Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just in time for the Tuesday evening commute, Bend-area roads turned “extremely treacherous,” according to police, who…
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As latest winter storm hits Oregon, Gov. Kotek directs more resources to aid state’s response
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that she has directed the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, the Oregon…
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Attempted armed robbery suspect who fled police, eluded manhunt found, captured with CERT assist at NE Bend hotel
A Bend man who allegedly pulled a gun during a violent robbery attempt last week and fled pursuing officers two days later, hitting two vehicles,…
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St. Charles Bend hosting free ‘Stop the Bleed’ classes, aims to teach life-saving techniques
(Update: Adding video, comments from St. Charles, Bend Fire & Rescue) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will host…
Continue ReadingIsrael and Hamas have agreed deal on medicine for hostages, aid to Gaza, Qatar says
By Tara John and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — Qatar says it has brokered a deal between Israel and Hamas that will see medicines delivered to…
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‘Bush – Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour’ to kick off July 24 at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
LOS ANGELES (KTVZ) – GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum band BUSH will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an extensive North American headline…
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Oregon secretary of state releases preliminary preliminary Democrat, GOP candidate list for May primary election
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In keeping with past practice, Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade on Tuesday released a preliminary list of…
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