Tariff-related layoffs hit five US auto plants that supply factories in Canada and Mexico
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Stellantis has “paused production” at some of its Canadian and Mexican auto assembly plants due to the newly…
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Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched a US trade war with every country via a barrage of tariffs that…
Continue ReadingEarly look at hurricane season predicts over a dozen named storms. But El Niño could change things
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — It’s only spring, but some weather forecasters are already focusing on this year’s Atlantic…
Continue ReadingSubway hopes new $5 footlong nachos will attract budget-conscious customers
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Subway is adding nachos to its menu, but with an unusual twist. The chain is partnering with Doritos…
Continue ReadingSenators demand information from AI companion apps following kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Two US senators are demanding that artificial intelligence companies shed light on their safety practices.…
Continue ReadingMiracle rescues offer hope, days after deadly Myanmar earthquake
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Two survivors have been pulled from under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Myanmar, more than five days after…
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City of Bend holding Open House for NE Neff Road & Norton Avenue pedestrian improvements project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend wants your help with a new bicycle and pedestrian improvements project. The project is along Northeast Neff…
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Construction set to begin on first phase of West Bend Trails Project; unlikely to impact trail users
After years of planning, the Deschutes National Forest and the Central Oregon Trail Alliance are set to begin implementation of the West Bend Trails…
Continue ReadingKey takeaways from Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled expansive new tariffs in a major escalation of his trade…
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Oregon Democratic lawmakers sharply critical of President Trump’s tariffs; Wyden calls them ‘economic poison’
Three of Oregon’s Democrats in Congress were sharply critical of the tariffs President Trump announced Wednesday involving countries around the…
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Volunteers with DCSO’s Swift Water Rescue Team return home from helping Harney County amid historic flooding
The historic flood rocking Harney County has prompted help from all corners of Oregon, including the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Swift Water…
Continue ReadingFour Senate Republicans join with Democrats to rebuke Trump tariff policy in key vote
By Morgan Rimmer and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Four Senate Republicans joined with Democrats on Wednesday to deliver a rare bipartisan rebuke…
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Seriously injured bald eagle found in Powell Butte, recovering after life-saving surgery at Bend’s Think Wild
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Bend’s wildlife hospital, said Wednesday it’s optimistic about the recovery of a young…
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President Trump announces sweeping 10% tariffs on all countries, plus higher reciprocal duties on ‘worst offenders’
By Rob Wile NBC News WASHINGTON (NBC) — President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to impose an across-the-board 10% tariff on all U.S.…
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Oregon agencies mobilize coordinated response to Harney County’s historic flooding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In response to the ongoing flooding in Harney County, Governor Kotek has declared a State of Emergency and directed the…
Continue ReadingTrump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away
By Kayla Tausche and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Advisers to President Donald Trump are expected Wednesday to present the president with options…
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Burns-area residents warned to avoid contact with contaminated floodwaters
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — While officials say drinking water in the flood-stricken Burns area remains safe to use, they are also warning residents to…
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Seven takeaways from the elections in Wisconsin and Florida
By Eric Bradner, Fredreka Schouten, Steve Contorno and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday delivered Democrats their biggest…
Continue ReadingVal Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
By Alli Rosenbloom and Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Val Kilmer, a movie star who throughout his career proved he was up for any task, from playing…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court backs FDA’s denials of flavored vaping products for now
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday backed a series of decisions by the US Food and Drug Administration…
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