Texas sues General Motors, alleging illegal selling of driver data
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued General Motors Tuesday, alleging the carmaker illegally…
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US State Department approves $20 billion potential weapons sales to Israel
By Haley Britzky and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department approved potential weapons sales to Israel totaling roughly $20…
Continue ReadingWalz says he’s ‘damn proud’ of military service record amid GOP attacks
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, defended his military record during remarks in…
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Crazy Creek Fire keeps growing within its perimeter, now over 86,000 acres; containment increases to 63%
The over 3-week-old Crazy Creek Fire has grown to over 86,600 acres in Crook and Wheeler counties, but that’s all interior burning, as the perimeter…
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Reed Market Road closing overnight for 2 weeks of paving work; 5 other Bend streets to close for shorter periods
To pave and maintain road conditions, the city of Bend is closing the western section of Reed Market Road during the nighttime hours, from 7 p.m. to…
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Lawmakers, fire officials meet with C.O. insurance reps to discuss homeowner policy troubles amid record wildfire season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden (D-Rogue Valley), Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire,…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum to receive $238K from feds to create new learning hub as part of expansion plans
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Tuesday a federal investment totaling nearly $750,000 for Bend’s High Desert…
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City of Bend seeks developers of more affordable housing through accelerated urban growth boundary expansion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend said Tuesday it is seeking applications from eligible landowners who are interested in getting more affordable…
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Protecting the surfing spots surfers crave also mitigates climate change, study co-authored by OSU professor says
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Safeguarding places to hang ten and shoot the curl is an opportunity to simultaneously mitigate climate change, fuel…
Continue ReadingBig Lots is closing hundreds of stores after warning it could go out of business
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Big Lots is closing more than 300 locations across the United States, or roughly a quarter of its…
Continue ReadingUAW files federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk after threatening workers on X interview
By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — The United Auto Workers union on Tuesday filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and…
Continue ReadingHigh-stakes Gaza ceasefire talks have ended. Here’s what to know
By Mostafa Salem, Nic Robertson, Ben Wedeman, Rob Picheta, Mostafa Salem and Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — Mediators in talks for a ceasefire…
Continue ReadingA key inflation gauge showed price hikes slowed last month. But economic jitters remain
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US wholesale inflation slowed as expected in July, easing after an unexpected flare-up the month before. That…
Continue ReadingStarbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — The Starbucks CEO revolving door keeps spinning as the company struggles with sinking sales. Laxman…
Continue ReadingGiant balloons floating above Colorado’s wildfires could help to predict future blazes
By Nell Lewis, CNN (CNN) — At the end of July, Colorado became the latest US state to battle the spread of wildfires. Four blazes broke out,…
Continue ReadingTrump and Musk host friendly conversation on X after delay from technical difficulties
By Kate Sullivan, Clare Duffy and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk hosted a friendly…
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Firefighters stop blaze next to Empire Avenue Bend Parkway onramp; officials say no homeless camp in immediate area
Bend Fire & Rescue responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a small brush fire next to Empire Avenue and the northbound Bend Parkway onramp and…
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Highway 26 reopens after crash causes closure north of Madras
A crash closed U.S. Highway 26 about three miles north of Madras late Monday afternoon, and ODOT advised to expect extended delays or use another…
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Owners of Bend-based Les Schwab Tire Centers exploring sale, valuing company at over $7 billion, Reuters reports
NEW YORK (KTVZ) – The investment firm that owns Les Schwab Tire Centers is exploring options including a sale of the Bend-based tire retail chain…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr. denied ballot access in New York after judge rules he used ‘sham’ address on petition
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — A New York judge ruled Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ballot-access petition in the state is invalid,…
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