E-cigarette use among youth in the US declined to the lowest level in a decade
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Teens in the United States are far less likely to use e-cigarettes than they were a few years ago, but…
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Prineville Airport to receive over $4 million from FAA to rebuild runway and lighting, add taxiway connectors
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday the Rogue Valley International Airport and the Prineville Airport have…
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‘He was hunting’: Witness describes Colorado man accused of killing 10 at King Soopers in 2021 mass shooting
By Ray Sanchez and Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — A retired emergency room physician on Thursday described the “calm expression” on the face of…
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Bend city councilors accept $5 million federal affordable housing grant; half of what was sought, but a big impact
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors voted to approve the city manager’s acceptance of a $5 million…
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Deschutes County to seek limited state grant for disputed RV campground; board makes case for 710-acre housing rezone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners returned to two recent controversies on Wednesday, first agreeing to apply for a limited state…
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More heat to test lines, tactics on containing several large lightning-sparked fires amid progress, new blazes
Hundreds of firefighters working to build lines, protect structures and stop or slow the spread of several lightning-sparked wildfires across the…
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‘I think it’s awesome!’: Bend-La Pine Schools provide free breakfast and lunch to students
This school year, thousands of Central Oregon students can get a free lunch and breakfast at school, easing their families’ budget crunch.…
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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer campaigns in Bend as new poll shows close race with challenger Janelle Bynum
Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer made two campaign stops in Bend on Wednesday, on the heels of a weekend visit by Democratic opponent Janelle Bynum, as a new…
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‘You’re just chasing the problem’: East Bend residents react to potential new vehicle camping code
A year after the sweep of homeless encampments and RVs on Hunnell Road, the City of Bend is looking to tighten up its on-street vehicle camping code…
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Two south Deschutes County raids turn up illegal marijuana grows, guns, cash and mushrooms; 2 arrested, 2 cited
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were arrested and two others cited as Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives conducted two simultaneous…
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Harris campaign has agreed to debate rules, including muted mics
By MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris’ campaign has accepted the terms of next week’s presidential debate with former President Donald…
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DOJ alleges Russia funded US media company linked to right-wing social media stars
By Zachary Cohen, Donie O’Sullivan, Evan Perez, Sean Lyngaas and Majlie de Puy Kamp, CNN (CNN) — The unnamed Tennessee-based company that…
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CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the…
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Crews strengthen lines on nearly 3,700-acre Copperfield Fire SE of Chiloquin that destroyed 8 homes, 19 other buildings
A wind-fanned wildfire reported Sunday afternoon southeast of Chiloquin grew to over 3,600 acres by Tuesday but was fully lined by Tuesday night…
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Fire destroys manufactured home in SW Bend’s Romaine Village; investigators seek cause
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire Tuesday night that destroyed a manufactured home on Chuckanut Drive in the…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Crook, Deschutes counties as wildfire smoke returns to much of High Desert
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a break of clear skies for several days, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory…
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Dollar stores are struggling. Blame Walmart
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — After years of prolific growth, US dollar stores have hit a downturn. Dollar Tree (DLTR) shares…
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Asteroid burns up in Earth’s atmosphere over Philippines
By Monica Garrett and Steve Tuemmler, CNN (CNN) — A roughly 1-meter (3-foot) asteroid burned up in Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines…
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Biden administration announces major actions to tackle Russian efforts to influence 2024 election
CNN By Sean Lyngaas, Evan Perez, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration announced a sweeping…
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Biden prepared to block US Steel purchase by Nippon Steel
By Chris Isidore, Kayla Tausche and Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington DC (CNN) — President Joe Biden is prepared to block Japan’s Nippon…
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