A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive…
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Three Sisters Historical Society hosts talk on interesting piece of area history: the Oregon Pacific Railroad
The Three Sisters Historical Society hosted a get-together to discuss the Oregon Pacific Railroad on Sunday afternoon at the Sisters Fire Ha.…
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ODOT conducts first in series of blasting operations to clear new Highway 97 path on Bend’s north end
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – U.S. Highway 97 was shut on Bend’s north end for a brief period Sunday morning for the first in a series of blasting…
Continue ReadingFlying is getting scary. But is it still safe?
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — The reports of harrowing and sometimes tragic incidents aboard airplanes accelerated this year, leading…
Continue Reading137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoing ‘psychosocial counseling,’ official says
By Sophie Jeong, Heather Chen and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier…
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At OSU, shifting sands were a prime research focus long before the ‘Dune’ movies took center stage
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Three years after the release of “Dune,” a film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic 1965 sci-fi novel, “Dune: Part…
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OSU study says product that kills agricultural pests is also deadly to native Pacific Northwest snail
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A product used to control pest slugs on farms in several countries is deadly to at least one type of native woodland snail…
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Merkley, Wyden: OSU receives EPA funding to boost wildfire smoke resiliency across Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday that Oregon State University has received $667,500 as an initial award…
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SUV hits school bus carrying 14 Baker Co. FFA youth on Hwy. 126 in Redmond; 3 minor injuries, driver charged with DUII
A Culver woman was arrested on DUII, reckless driving and assault charges Friday night after Oregon State police say she ran a stop sign on Highway…
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12th annual Big Wave Challenge held at Mt. Bachelor, bringing people from all over to compete
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snowboarders surfed their way down the slopes at Mt. Bachelor on Saturday for the Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge. Instead of…
Continue ReadingBiden signs government funding bill
By Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the $1.2 trillion legislation that completes the funding of…
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.1 billion after no grand prize winner Friday
By Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — With no winner of the Mega Millions jackpot Friday, the grand prize for Tuesday’s drawing grew past the…
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Bend man accused of fatally assaulting his mother had been arrested 18 times by Bend Police since 2006
A Bend man accused of killing his mother on Wednesday at the northeast Bend apartment they shared for at least three years had a lengthy criminal…
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OHA says Death with Dignity Act lethal-dose prescriptions, deaths rose markedly in 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority has released its 26th annual report on the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, which shows an almost…
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ODFW steelhead satellite tagging project is a first for Oregon
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you’ve ever wondered where steelhead go in the ocean after they spawned in rivers, you’re not alone. Oregon…
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OSU/NOAA study: Hypoxia (low oxygen) is widespread and increasing in the ocean off the Northwest coast
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Low oxygen conditions that pose a significant threat to marine life are widespread and increasing in coastal Pacific…
Continue ReadingGeorge Santos says he’s leaving the Republican Party and will run for Congress as an independent
CNN By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Former New York Rep. George Santos announced Friday that he was leaving the Republican Party and…
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Memorial service honors 80th anniversary of WWII explosion at former Umatilla Army Depot that claimed 6 lives
HERMISTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department hosted a memorial service Thursday to observe the…
Continue ReadingFAA to take a closer look at United after a series of incidents
By Gregory Wallace and Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration will take a closer look at safety at United Airlines…
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Senators announce $1.29 million FAA grant for Bend Airport air control tower; construction due to begin this summer
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday a federal investment of $1.29 million for the Bend Municipal…
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