Oregon launches 24/7 wildfire hotline to help residents affected by fires, smoke
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregonians affected by wildfires or poor air quality can now access a dedicated statewide hotline for support 24 hours a day, seven…
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Levy and Breese-Iverson demand equal federal support for Oregon towns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved emergency funding for the Akawa Butte Fire while denying assistance for two…
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Rare Crater Lake newts hatch at Oregon Zoo for first time
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty Mazama newt hatchlings emerged at the Oregon Zoo this month, marking the first time the rare subspecies has been…
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Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison in landmark murder case
CNN By Eric Levenson, Isabel Rosales, Devon M. Sayers, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — Colin Gray, the Georgia father whose teenage son Colt killed…
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Oregon extends SNAP replacement deadline for wildfire victims in 10 counties
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services has extended the deadline for residents in 10 counties to request replacement SNAP benefits…
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Pope Leo says his ancestors were both ‘slaves and slave owners’
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV has delved into his family history, revealing his ancestry included both enslaved people and…
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Registration opens for Boys & Girls Clubs after-school programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is hosting three community enrollment events in August to help families register…
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England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation
By Charlotte Reck, Laura Paddison, CNN London (CNN) — England is notoriously rainy — yet an “exceptionally serious” drought has hit half…
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A Russian missile slammed into a house in Ukraine. Four children are among the dead
By Ivana Kottasová, Svitlana Vlasova, CNN (CNN) — Matviy Voronov’s message reeks of desperation. “Is anyone from the Voronov family alive?…
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Flock cameras are getting mobbed
By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — Over the last few months, people have cut down surveillance cameras owned by the company Flock Safety with an…
Continue Reading Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison in landmark murder case
By Eric Levenson, Isabel Rosales, Devon M. Sayers, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — Colin Gray, the Georgia father whose teenage son Colt killed…
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Who is Elon Musk calling a ‘traitor’?
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk recently sat for a wide-ranging interview with The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes, who…
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Warm Springs Tribes face severe shortages as wildfires destroy homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs declared a state of emergency recently after the Bench and Beachcomb fires merged,…
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A Black teen was fatally shot after reporting a possibly armed person. His death prompts calls for police accountability
By Lauren Mascarenhas, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The 911 call placed from the teenager’s phone last week reported a young person who may be…
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EXCLUSIVE: Senator Merkley speaks with KTVZ News about Oregon wildfires, FEMA funding, and more
(Update: adding comments from Senator Merkley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three federal grants are helping Oregon cover wildfire costs, but US Senator Jeff…
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Poland blames Russia for firing missile into its territory as Moscow unleashes deadly attack on Ukraine
By Lex Harvey, Svitlana Vlasova, Victoria Butenko, Anna Chernova, Issy Ronald, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — NATO and Poland scrambled military…
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Relocation plans underway for wildfire victims near Crook County Fairgrounds
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Fairgrounds began coordinating the relocation of wildfire evacuees and their livestock Wednesday to…
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Bend South hosts Junior League Baseball West Region tournament
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Junior League Baseball West Region Tournament is underway in Bend, with Bend South Little League serving as the host for…
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Report: Oregon hospitals lost $450 million in 2025, warn of growing crisis
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon hospitals experienced significant financial losses in 2025, leading to the closure of service lines and inpatient beds. More…
Continue ReadingFauci takes the Fifth, affordable tech, fat phobia: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Wildfires in the hardest-hit regions of Spain and France stabilized, but temperatures are expected…
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