Park Picks: Sawyer Park offers a quiet escape
Sawyer Park is one of Bend’s larger community parks, stretching along both sides of the Deschutes River. In this week’s Park Pick, Jillian…
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Governor declares state of emergency as wildfires threaten Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency across Oregon due to the imminent threat of wildfire, a move that…
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Fire sprinklers contain blaze at Bend apartment complex
Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a fire in a third-floor apartment at the Stonebriar Apartment Complex in Bend before 1 p.m. The building’s fire…
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City officials talk of legacy and future goals after Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe resigns
(Update: adding comments from Prineville City Manager) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has announced his immediate…
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Suspect in custody after 1 killed in Delaware hospital shooting
By Danny E Freeman, CNN Philadelphia (CNN) — A 23-year-old man was taken into custody in Philadelphia Tuesday, hours after a fatal shooting…
Continue ReadingTropical threat, bungee jump tragedy, all about aliens: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Now that Elon Musk is officially the world’s first trillionaire, you might be wondering how much…
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Russian frigate that fired warning shots at British yacht was ‘reckless,’ says UK PM Starmer
By Hira Humayun, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized the “reckless” crew of a Russian warship that…
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Redmond to accept applications for final retail marijuana dispensary
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond will begin accepting applications for its final retail marijuana dispensary on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.…
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Oregon Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire threat
OREGON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon today, citing an imminent threat of wildfire. This executive order…
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Burns Fire Department receives funding for summer staffing boost
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Burns Fire Department has been awarded funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal Staffing Grant for 2026. The agency says…
Continue ReadingFederal judge disciplined for having sex in chambers and lying to investigators apologizes for ‘offensive’ behavior
By Associated Press Atlanta (AP) — A federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in…
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Petition filed to increase transparency and control over data centers in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An initiative petition has been filed in La Pine, Ore., to establish noise and lighting standards for data centers operating…
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Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Pakistan’s government is set to abolish sales tax on sanitary products, in a sweeping new measure that…
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Britain’s Prince George will enroll at Eton, the elite $80,000 school his father attended
By Jack Guy and Max Foster, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s Prince George is set to attend elite UK school Eton College, following in the footsteps of…
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Exiled Russian artist known for anti-Putin cartoons shot dead in Poland
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — A Russian artist best known for his unflattering caricatures of President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 16: G7 summit, primaries, test flight tragedy, southern floods, Trump rally
By Alexandra Banner, CNN The James Beard Awards are among the highest honors a chef can receive, often turning acclaimed restaurants into must-visit…
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8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash at California’s Edwards Air Force Base
CNN, KABC, KCAL, KCBS, CITIZEN, ALERTCALIFORNIA, UC SAN DIEGO, ALERTCalifornia/ UC San Diego By Taylor Romine, Davis Winkie, Lauren Mascarenhas,…
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Redmond traffic cameras begin issuing tickets, drawing mixed reaction from residents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond are now being ticketed by traffic cameras, as the city’s automated photo enforcement program moves into…
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Rattlesnake Aversion Training for dogs returns to Central Oregon for another successful season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid…
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Teen pleads not guilty to hate crime in killing of O’Shae Sibley, who was stabbed while dancing at a Brooklyn gas station
By Sabrina Souza, Kristina Sgueglia, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note (6/15/26): Since this story was published, Popov was found guilty of…
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