US businesses are suffering from election uncertainty — and it could be hurting the economy
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — This year’s election is shaping up to be particularly ugly for the business world, with two…
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Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has a lot of people across the United…
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EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Any level of lead paint dust in is considered hazardous, according to new requirements for identifying and…
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Students, parents at Ridgeview High voice frustration over shared theater space, limited rehearsal, prep time
 Tensions are rising at Ridgeview High School as students involved in the theater program express their frustration over having to share their…
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Driver killed, 2nd seriously hurt when log truck blows engine, leaves oil slick in Hwy. 126 tunnel in Lane County
MAPLETON, Ore. (KTVZ) — One driver was killed and a second seriously injured Tuesday when a log truck had its engine fail and left a 200-yard oil…
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Two Oregon bats vie for three-peat in BLM’s Bat Beauty Contest
ASHLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management’s annual Bat Beauty Contest returns! Two Oregon bats are set to defend their crown and try…
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Wyden, colleagues slam McDonald’s, claim it’s squeezing customers with excessive price hikes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) —Â Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he has joined with Senators Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bob Casey, D-Pa. to press…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon steps in to save South County after-school programs, says it needs community support
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In light of the recent closure of the La Pine Parks and Rec District, which recently ceased operations and laid off staff, Camp…
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Union members reject deal with Boeing, prolonging strike
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — The strike by 33,000 workers at Boeing will continue after rank-and-file union members rejected an…
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As storm approaches, ODOT is closing the west side of McKenzie Pass, Highway 242, on Friday
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – An incoming storm system has crews closing the west side of McKenzie Pass, Oregon Highway 242, this coming Friday, ODOT…
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Danger in the SW Oregon woods: Forest Service warns of spikes and wires placed across roads, trails
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) – Protests in Northwest forests might not get the attention they did a few decades ago, but some dangerous ones have emerged…
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Decision 2024: Marijuana is on the ballot for Redmond residents, with two measures to be voted upon
Marijuana is on the ballot – twice – for Redmond…
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Deschutes County commissioners appoint five new La Pine Park & Rec board members in wake of mass resignations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday morning interviewed 15 applicants interested in serving on the La Pine Park &…
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‘We’re trying to demystify what fire services do’: Bend Fire & Rescue launches new data hub for the public
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty years of data from Bend Fire and Rescue is now available to the public. Bend Fire and Rescue recently launched a…
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Fall open burning season begins Monday in Sisters-Camp Sherman, Black Butte Ranch, Cloverdale fire districts
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the temperatures cool and with the potential for additional rainfall in the coming week, open burning within the Black…
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Tesla cuts its costs to build cars, boosting earnings
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla Wednesday reported an unexpected improvement in earnings for the third quarter, lifting its…
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Bend man cited for careless driving after smashing SUV through front doors of printer repair shop
An 85-year-old Bend man was cited for careless driving Wednesday morning after he hit the gas instead of the brake and slammed his SUV through the…
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Grand Teton grizzly bear No. 399 that delighted visitors for decades is killed by vehicle in Wyoming
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A famous grizzly bear beloved for decades by countless tourists, biologists and professional wildlife…
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Forest Service further reduces Red Fire’s emergency closure area; FS Road 60 reopens around Crescent Lake
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest on Wednesday further reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Crescent Ranger…
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McDonald’s president says its food is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak
By David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — A day after an E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders in the western part of the United States left…
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