President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 at pivotal moment in reelection campaign
By Priscilla Alvarez, Donald Judd and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday,…
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Thunderstorms move across C.O.; crews tackle eight small lightning-sparked fires, watch for signs of more starts
Thunderstorms that rumbled northward into Central Oregon Tuesday evening had firefighters responding to stop eight small lightning-sparked blazes,…
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Oregon’s job picture sees little change in June; unemployment rate dips slightly to 4.1%
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June, down a bit from 4.2% in May, and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2%…
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The Center and St. Charles to explore expanded relationship amid dramatic drop in number of orthopedic surgeons
The Center Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care & Research and St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday they have signed a letter of intent to…
Continue ReadingRep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of the race
By Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Adam Schiff on Wednesday became the most prominent elected Democrat to publicly call on President Joe Biden to…
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New sculpture, ‘Crossroads,’ installed at Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street roundabout
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new sculpture was added to Bend’s public art collection earlier this week at the Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street…
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Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new AP-NORC poll finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let his…
Continue ReadingDNC moves forward with Biden virtual roll call despite furious backlash from some Democrats
By MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Democratic National Committee is moving ahead with its controversial plan to virtually nominate…
Continue ReadingPolice from Ohio fatally shoot 43-year-old Samuel Sharpe Jr. near Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
CNN By Steve Almasy, Cindy VonQuednow and Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Ohio police officers who were in Milwaukee to help with security at the…
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Bend Park & Rec Board hears continued sharp debate over proposed Deschutes River footbridge in SW Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community showed up in full force for Tuesday night’s Bend Park & Rec Board meeting to weigh in on a proposed…
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Museum at Warm Springs receives $100,000 grant from First Nations Development Institute for traditional arts programs
 WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs announced Tuesday it has received a $100,000 grant from First Nations Development…
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Worried La Pine residents share post-Darlene 3 Fire concerns with Rep. Bentz over camping rules enforcement on public lands
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., visited La Pine Tuesday for a “focused tour” and discussions with worried La Pine residents and officials about public…
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City of Bend says Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass homeless rules will have little effect for now; homeless also weigh in
The Supreme Court ruled in favor last month of the city of Grants Pass, in a landmark decision that gives cities and other local governments across…
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‘You get to make it on your own’: RootedHomes opens lottery for 40 new, affordable homes at Rooted at Simpson
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  A nonprofit housing developer is now accepting applications for a community in Bend. With the area still facing a serious…
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Sick bat found in SW Bend tests positive for rabies; Deschutes Co. Health officials urge steps to protect families, pets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sick bat found in southwest Bend last week has tested positive for rabies, Deschutes County Public Health said Tuesday as it…
Continue ReadingMoney from Washington’s landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate change
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Tens of millions of dollars raised by a landmark climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes…
Continue ReadingBiden to push for Supreme Court ethics reform, term limits and amendment to overturn immunity ruling, sources say
By MJ Lee and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is seriously considering publicly endorsing major reforms at the Supreme Court, a…
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Murdock Trust awards $500,000 to COCC’s ‘Growing Together’ campaign for Madras campus transformation
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On the heels of last month’s groundbreaking ceremony, and with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company contracted for the…
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Former Oregon Senate president, veteran lawmaker Peter Courtney dies at 81; Knopp, others pay tribute
Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who retired last year as the longest-serving legislator in Oregon history, has died from…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in federal corruption trial; Chuck Schumer calls on him to resign
By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, Sabrina Souza, Nicki Brown and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — A jury on Tuesday found Sen. Bob Menendez guilty…
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