Biden unveils $3 billion for nationwide lead pipe replacement
By Betsy Klein and Michael Williams, CNN Wilmington, North Carolina (CNN) — President Joe Biden announced Thursday $3 billion toward…
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H5N1 bird flu was circulating in dairy cows for four months before it was detected, USDA scientists say
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Bird flu was probably circulating in dairy cows for at least four months before it was confirmed to be the…
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At least 15 Portland police training vehicles destroyed or damaged by arsonist; tips sought
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At least 15 Portland Police training vehicles were damaged or destroyed by an arsonist early Thursday, the agency said.…
Continue ReadingIRS plans to increase audit rates of wealthy taxpayers by 50%
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service detailed its plans Thursday to significantly ramp up audit rates of…
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Bend city councilors approve five Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects for 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved the construction contract for the 2024 Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects at Wednesday…
Continue ReadingBiden says dissent must not lead to disorder and his support for Israel remains unwavering amid college protests
By Michael Williams, Jeff Zeleny, Kevin Liptak and Kayla Tausche, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Thursday attempted to balance…
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Appeals court sends Thornburgh Resort approval back to state land-use board to reconsider Warm Springs Tribes’ issue
The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday sent Deschutes County’s approval of a revised master plan for the long-debated Thornburgh Resort west of…
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Wyden, Senate colleagues reintroduce legislation to end federal cannabis prohibition, say ‘vast majority of Americans’ agree
WASHNGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senator Cory Booker…
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Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joins other mayors in D.C. to lobby lawmakers, administration on homelessness, housing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Earlier this week, Bend Mayor Melanie Melanie Kebler traveled to Washington D.C., with the U.S. Conference of Mayors…
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Madras DMV office closed for a second day due to staffing issues
The Oregon DMV said its Madras office would be closed for a second straight day Thursday due to staffing…
Continue ReadingAmerican oil tycoon accused of trying to conspire with OPEC to inflate prices
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Scott Sheffield, founder and longtime CEO of a leading American oil producer, attempted to collude with OPEC…
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Maryland is about to get $350 million from insurance in bridge collapse
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — The state of Maryland is about to get an insurance payment of $350 million related to the collapse of…
Continue ReadingPeloton cuts jobs and is looking for a new CEO after its turnaround plan spins out
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy is leaving his role, and the company is cutting about 15% of its workforce…
Continue ReadingAt least 25,000 people in the US are starting weight-loss drug Wegovy each week, drugmaker says
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said it’s been increasing supply of its sought-after weight-loss drug Wegovy, with at…
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Lightning-sparked blaze SE of Chemult allowed to burn – and expanded, along with two nearby prescribed burns
In an unusual sequence of events, a recent lightning-sparked fire southeast of Chemult in Klamath County is not only being allowed to burn, but…
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Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday rejected a long-running lawsuit brought by young…
Continue ReadingTrump says he will only accept 2024 election results ‘if everything’s honest’
By Rashard Rose and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump refused to unconditionally accept the results of the upcoming 2024…
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Smoke alarm awakens NE Bend residents, who catch fire early, limiting damage; cause traced to woodstove ashes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A smoke alarm awakened residents of a northeast Bend home early Wednesday morning, alerting them to a house fire that damaged a…
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Gov. Kotek backs off plans to expand first lady’s role after top staff departures, apologizes for ‘way this conservation started’
Amid questions and concerns over her intended role for the first lady, which prompted some top staff departures, Gov. Tina Kotek met with reporters…
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Oregon PUC holds hearing on Pacific Power’s nearly 22% rate hike request; public has until mid-June to weigh in
The Oregon Public Utility Commission hosted a virtual event for the public Tuesday evening to comment on Pacific Power’s proposal to increase to…
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