Arson-sparked Park Fire is now California’s fifth-largest wildfire
By Taylor Romine and Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — California’s Park Fire is now the fifth-largest wildfire in the state’s history, and a…
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Two more spending bills advance from Senate committee, include funds for 3 Central Oregon projects
WASHNGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Monday he’s secured critical…
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Two shark species documented in Puget Sound for the first time by OSU researchers
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark…
Continue ReadingRecord heat is set to drive the cost of fruits and vegetables higher
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — While inflation in the US has been cooling since hitting a four-decade high, the temperature…
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‘Where are we supposed to go?’: China Hat Road repaving delayed due to fire danger; homeless still worried about future
A Forest Service paving project that was set to begin later this week on China Hat Road south of Bend has been delayed indefinitely due to the high…
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Commissioners vote 2-1 after more debate to move forward with managed homeless camp in east Redmond
Deschutes County commissioners wrestled and split once again Monday afternoon, but in the end decided 2-1 to move ahead with efforts to create a…
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Central Oregon foes of TC Energy natural gas pipeline expansion press their case; company says work has begun
A group opposed to TC Energy’s long-debated, now-approved natural gas pipeline expansion through Central Oregon continued to press their case Monday,…
Continue ReadingJudge permanently blocks part of Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE Act’
By Sydney Bishop, Denise Royal and Carlos Suarez, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has permanently blocked the restrictions Florida Gov. Ron…
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper removes himself from Harris VP consideration
By MJ Lee and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Roy Cooper on Monday said it isn’t the right time for him to join a national ticket, as two sources…
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Midnight visitor comes calling in Tetherow Crossing: Home’s Ring doorbell camera catches a cougar stopping by
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Micheal Hocker heard his Ring doorbell chime just after midnight Friday night at his home in Tetherow Crossing, northwest of…
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‘All hands on deck’: Oregon Dept. of Forestry calls in Oregon National Guard crews, helicopters to help battle wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry said Monday it has ordered four hand crews through the Oregon National Guard, the latest step…
Continue ReadingMore than half of American renters who want to buy a home fear they’ll never afford one
CNN By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The dream of homeownership feels out of reach for many American families. The vast majority (86%) of…
Continue ReadingBiden calls for major Supreme Court reforms, including term limits, at Civil Rights Act event Monday
By Aileen Graef, Julia Benbrook, John Fritze and Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden called for major Supreme Court reforms Monday,…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine
By Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration announced on Monday a new lethal aid package for Ukraine totaling about $1.7 billion and…
Continue ReadingFDA approves blood test for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults in the US
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to be used for colorectal cancer screening…
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Fire destroys several vehicles in backyard of SW Redmond home, spreads to attic before crews can stop it
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire destroyed several vehicles in a southwest Redmond backyard and spread to a home’s attic Saturday afternoon, but…
Continue ReadingBoth Venezuela strongman Nicolas Maduro and opposition claim election win, as US voices ‘serious concerns’
By CNN Stefano Pozzebon, Karol Suarez, Abel Alvarado, Ivana Kottasová, Jessie Yeung and Tara John, CNN Caracas, Venezuela (CNN) — Both…
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Crews battle wildfires across the US West and fight to hold containment lines
Associated Press FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Wildfires across the western United States and Canada put millions of people under air quality alerts…
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Interior-Environment spending bills pass House, advance in Senate, include funds for five Central Oregon projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Two members of Oregon’s congressional delegation on each sides of the aisle pointed in recent days to advancing legislation…
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‘The problem is getting worse’: Deschutes River Cleanup volunteers remove record trash haul from the waterway
A nonprofit and its many volunteer helpers picked up trash at several locations along the Deschutes River on Saturday, collecting more trash than…
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