‘Chaos is our friend.’ How Trump is quietly planning around Biden’s uncertain future
CNN By Steve Contorno, Kristen Holmes and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — For much of the past year, Donald Trump and his allies have…
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The West is sizzling under extreme heat and bracing for the threat of more fires as thousands remain evacuated in California
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The West is sizzling under a major, prolonged heatwave through July 4 and beyond that’s bringing triple-digit…
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Wyden joins legislation to protect tenants at risk of eviction
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is co-sponsoring legislation to empower tenants and help support housing security…
Continue ReadingJudge clears way for Alec Baldwin to go to trial next week after last-minute efforts to toss ‘Rust’ case fail
By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — A New Mexico judge has cleared the way for the prosecution of Alec Baldwin next week, refusing the latest in a…
Continue ReadingBiden tells Democratic governors he needs more sleep and plans to stop scheduling events after 8 p.m.
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden told Democratic governors during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday that part of…
Continue ReadingShooting at Yellowstone National Park hotel leaves ranger injured, shooter dead
By Amanda Musa and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — A shooting in Yellowstone National Park left one park ranger injured and the shooter dead,…
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Portland Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing to conduct flyovers for Independence Day ceremonies, parades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland will conduct Independence Day flyovers for…
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Bend Heroes Foundation, volunteers install 275 flags at the Independence Day Bend Parade of Flags
The Bend Heroes Foundation and a group of volunteers installed 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial (Brooks Park), along Veterans Memorial Bridge…
Continue ReadingAs heat levels climb, so do power bills. Here’s how you can keep costs down
By Erika Tulfo, CNN (CNN) — Emma Corrado tries to be conscious of her electricity usage, both as an aspiring biosystems engineer with a focus…
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Heat waves are getting longer and more brutal. Here’s why your AC can’t save you anymore
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — When Hurricane Ida battered Louisiana with catastrophic flooding and powerful winds in August 2021, more than 1…
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Forest Service across NW prepares for ‘dramatic increase in wildfire conditions’ over very hot 4th of July weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Temperatures spiking into the 100s? Check. Rapidly drying grasslands and forests? Check. Possible humidity of less than 20…
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Redmond woman arrested in traffic stop on fentanyl possession charge; apartment raid finds drugs, cash, scale
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A multi-agency investigation over the past several months led to the arrest early Wednesday morning of a Redmond woman on…
Continue ReadingWoman who escaped 2018 Camp Fire just before son’s birth is forced to flee another California wildfire while pregnant again
By Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — When 24-year-old Arielle Penick fled her home in Oroville, California, from the Thompson Fire Tuesday, she says…
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Central Oregon pet and livestock experts, owners share how to keep your animals safe during heat wave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Triple-digit temperatures are expected over the next several days, which means animals need extra attention in beating the…
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Deschutes County Health offers tips to stay cool, safe; Shepherd’s House, Council on Aging provide cooling centers
With much of Oregon facing triple-digit temperatures in coming days, Central Oregon and state agencies are offering tips and taking other steps to…
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Portland attorney jailed on criminally negligent homicide charge in Redmond fatal hit-and-run car-motorcycle crash
An attorney and former Terrebonne resident was arrested Wednesday near his Portland home, charged with criminally negligent homicide in a June 2023…
Continue ReadingFormer Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines
CNN By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A former Boeing quality-control manager alleges that for years workers at its 787 Dreamliner factory in…
Continue ReadingDemocratic governor says Biden ‘fit for office’ after president meets with group of state leaders
By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that President Joe Biden is “fit for office,” following a…
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‘This is our favorite time of the year’: Sure Shot Fireworks finishing up prep for another big Pilot Butte Fireworks Show
The colorful, bombastic Pilot Butte Fireworks Show is just a day away, and Sure Shot Fireworks says they’re excited, as always, to put on this year’s…
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Bend-La Pine Schools pays nearly $7K Oregon OSHA fine over 4 staff injured by students at Rosland Elementary
Bend-La Pine Schools on Wednesday paid a nearly $7,000 fine imposed by Oregon OSHA for failing to investigate injuries reported by staff at the La…
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