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The heat is on: Deschutes County Health offers tips to stay cool, safe; Shepherd’s House provides Bend, Redmond cooling centers

July 2, 2024 11:25 PM KTVZ news sources

With much of Oregon facing triple-digit temperatures in coming days, Central Oregon and state agencies are offering tips and taking other steps to…

Deschutes Public Library decides to close the East Bend Library by the end of 2025

July 3, 2024 11:46 AM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 15 years after it opened as what officials call a “temporary solution,” the East Bend Library on Dean Swift Road will…

Freshly paved McKenzie Pass will reopen on the Fourth, ODOT says – but the work isn’t over yet

July 3, 2024 11:14 AM KTVZ news sources

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The scenic McKenzie Pass will open the morning of Thursday, July 4 with fresh, smooth pavement for all to enjoy, ODOT…

Behind the scenes: Pilot Butte’s traditional big fireworks show is expected to make another big, colorful bang this Fourth

July 3, 2024 9:46 AM Isabella Warren

The colorful, bombastic Pilot Butte Fireworks Show is just a day away, and Sureshot Blasting and Fireworks says it’s excited, as always, for this…

Special Report: Tracee Tuesday captures DUII arrest while on a ride-along with Bend Police

July 2, 2024 11:26 PM Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The duties of Bend police officers this week include a heightened effort to get drunk drivers off the road over the Fourth…

Gov. Kotek orders water testing, independent analysis after Crook County residents claim contamination by gravel mine

July 3, 2024 1:12 PM Barney Lerten

Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to develop a water testing plan and have an independent analysis performed as residents of over 40…

Fourth human case of bird flu connected to dairy cattle outbreak identified in the US

July 3, 2024 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — A fourth person in the United States has tested positive for H5 bird flu in connection to an ongoing outbreak…

Wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands in Northern California as ‘exceptionally dangerous’ heat builds in the West

July 3, 2024 6:25 AM CNN Newsource

By Melissa Alonso and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — Thousands have been ordered to evacuate in Northern California due to a wildfire burning…

Fourth of July gas prices are set for a three-year low

July 3, 2024 8:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Road trips are not going to break the bank this Fourth of July. GasBuddy projectsthe national average price for…

Biden has privately acknowledged next stretch of days are critical for whether he can save his reelection bid

July 3, 2024 8:18 AM CNN Newsource

By MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden has privately acknowledged that the next stretch of days are critical to whether he can…

Police fatally shot a New York teen holding a pellet gun. Here’s what we know about imitation firearms

July 3, 2024 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Before an officer fatally shot Nyah Mway last week as he ran from law enforcement in upstate New York, the…

Here’s how much more you’ll spend on your Fourth of July BBQ this year

July 3, 2024 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Not even Fourth of July barbecues are immune to inflation. Americans feeding a group of 10 this holiday…

Record numbers of people are flying. So why are airlines’ profits plunging?

July 3, 2024 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — A record number of passengers are expected to pass through US airports this holiday travel week. You’d…

Bend Airport receives federal funds to design taxiway upgrades; groundbreaking soon for traffic control tower

July 2, 2024 10:44 PM Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday a federal investment of more than $2.3 million from the Bipartisan…

New state law takes effect, giving Oregonians major new consumer privacy protections

July 2, 2024 8:20 PM KTVZ news sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you notice you slept better last night? As of July 1, Oregonians have a new and powerful set of consumer privacy rights and…

City of Bend sets July 10 open house for public input on four Hawthorne Overcrossing bridge design options

July 2, 2024 7:48 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Bend is inviting the community to learn more about the Hawthorne Overcrossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge project…

Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade is all about fun – but keeping your pet safe and healthy is important, too

July 2, 2024 7:20 PM KTVZ news sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the Fourthof July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees,…

Redmond schools send renewal bond to Nov. ballot; Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation to decide on first measure

July 2, 2024 10:43 AM Isabella Warren

The Redmond School District has sent a $97.7 million bond measure to the Nov. 5 ballot to fund needed projects, Meanwhile, the Deschutes Water and…

‘We watch them like we watch our kids:’ Central Oregonians talk about how they calm their pets during Fourth fireworks

July 2, 2024 11:51 AM Matthew Draxton

With fourth of July celebrations taking place across Central Oregon over the next few days, pet owners are gearing up for fireworks “freak-outs” by…

Federal HUD official visits Bend to deliver big check: $5 million in funding to address housing barriers

July 2, 2024 4:20 PM Kelsey McGee

The city of Bend continues efforts to tackle the growing issue of housing in the High Desert. Tuesday marked a big win forhousing in the city of…