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FIRE DANGER RAISED TO 'EXTREME': For federal, state public lands across Central Oregon amid new red flag warning, excessive heat warning; multiple brush fires and structure fire tackled in Jefferson County (Culver area).
The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued a new red flag warning for much of the region for dry and unstable conditions bringing high fire danger. It is in effect until 11 PM Tuesday.
Amid extended heat wave, Shepherd's House Ministries in Bend, Redmond issues urgent plea for bottled water donations.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- With temperatures soaring above 100 degrees in the coming days and expected to stay in the mid-90s through the weekend in Central Oregon, many men, women, and children living on the streets face severe dehydration and other dangerous health risks. To address this critical need, ...
Authorities in Multnomah County, home to Portland, reported today four suspected heat-related deaths as the region continues to swelter under an early heat wave.
Associated Press DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, reported on Monday four suspected heat-related deaths as the region continued to swelter under an early heat wave. The county medical examiner was investigating at least three such deaths rep...
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law that requires the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public classrooms filed a motion for a preliminary injunction today, asking the court to block the law from going into effect while legal proceedings play out.
By Dianne Gallagher and Jaide Timm-Garcia, CNN (CNN) — The plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s new law that requires the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public classrooms filed a motion for a preliminary injunction Monday, asking the court to block the law from going into effect...
Oregon State University–Cascades said today it will offer a new bachelor’s degree this fall ,to address the growing need for mechanical engineers in Central Oregon and across the state.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon State University–Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree this fall to address the growing need for mechanical engineers in Central Oregon and across the state, the school said Monday. Job opportunities for mechanical engineers are projected to grow 8.9% in Central...
Two men drowned in Glacier National Park over the July 4 holiday weekend, park officials say.
WEST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Two men drowned in Glacier National Park over the July 4 holiday weekend, park officials said. A 26-year-old man from India was hiking on Avalanche Lake Trail on Saturday morning when he walked near Avalanche Creek, slipped on rocks and was caught in the cold, fast-movin...
Alec Baldwin’s role as a producer will not be considered during ‘Rust’ trial, judge rules.
By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — In a significant victory for the defense, Alec Baldwin’s role as a producer on the movie “Rust” will not be considered in his involuntary manslaughter trial for the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Judge Mary Marl...
Deschutes Public Library director, library users weigh in on decision to close the East Bend Library by the end of 2025 - Matthew Draxton KTVZ will have a report on NewsChannel 21 at Five.
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 close by the end of next year, as the Deschutes Public Library Board decided recently not to renew the lease that expires Dec. 31, 2025. Matthew Draxton ...
The panel charged with crafting and producing a platform for the Republican National Committee has adopted a scaled-back document that softened language on abortion and same-sex marriage, Donald Trump’s campaign announced today.
By Kristen Holmes and Daniel Strauss, CNN (CNN) — The panel charged with crafting and producing a platform for the Republican National Committee has adopted a scaled-back document that softened language on abortion and same-sex marriage, Donald Trump’s campaign announced Monday. The new party pl...
After a half-dozen postponements over several months, Dahnte Cegers pleaded not guilty today to hindering younger brother Caleb’s prosecution when the pair fled to Tennessee after last summer’s fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss outside a downtown Bend bar. A January 28th trial date was set, a couple of weeks after his brother's murder trial is currently scheduled.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After a half-dozen postponements over several months, Dahnte Cegers pleaded not guilty Monday to hindering younger brother Caleb’s prosecution when the pair fled to Tennessee after last summer’s fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss outside a downtown Bend bar. Cegers, 26, stood be...
Paramount Global—the sprawling media empire behind CBS, MTV, and one of Hollywood’s most storied movie studios—has agreed to merge with technology scion David Ellison’s Skydance Media, ending years of speculation over the company’s fate.
By Jon Passantino and Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — Paramount Global—the sprawling media empire behind CBS, MTV, and one of Hollywood’s most storied movie studios—has agreed to merge with technology scion David Ellison’s Skydance Media, ending years of speculation over the company’s fate. The...
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: Lynsey Harris KTVZ speaks with Jason Wilkinson of Kendall Cares about the upcoming third annual Kendall Auto Soap Box Derby. Teams build and drive gravity-powered cars for a pretty extreme course, all for good causes, on Saturday, July 20th at River's Edge Golf Course.
Lynsey Harris spoke with Jason Wilkinson of Kendall Cares about the upcoming third annual Kendall Auto Soap Box Derby. These are not your Scouting youngsters' model cars but teams building full-sized gravity-powered cars for a pretty extreme course, all for good causes, on July 20th at River's Edge ...
Here are NewsChannel 21's Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/ . It's under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
Here are NewsChannel 21's Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It's under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
Former hurricane, now Tropical Storm Beryl is unleashing heavy rains and powerful winds across Texas today, knocking out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses and flooding streets with fast-rising waters as first responders race to rescue stranded residents.
Associated Press MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Tropical Storm Beryl unleashed heavy rains and powerful winds across the state of Texas on Monday, knocking out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses and flooding streets with fast-rising waters as first responders raced to rescue stranded resid...
UPDATE: Oregon State Police say an 88-year-old Madras man was killed Saturday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 26 north of Madras when he turned his SUV into the path of a pickup truck at an intersection,
An 88-year-old Madras man was killed Saturday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 26 north of Madras when he turned his SUV into the path of a pickup truck at an intersection, Oregon State Police reported Monday.
Even a Monday morning after a long holiday weekend can be brighter with these three on Sunrise!
Hanging with the boys this morning on Sunrise!
MCCAFFERY FIRE UPDATE: Firefighters working in record heat held the McCaffery Fire east of Redmond Airport to 458 acres and 25% containment, will be looking for hot spots today as the heat wave lingers; all evacuations have dropped to Level 2 'BE SET, and the BLM has imposed a temporary area closure around the fire.
Firefighters working in record-breaking heat Sunday brought the day-old 458-acre McCaffery Fire near Redmond Airport to 25% containment, which held overnight. Evacuation zones have dropped to Level 2 Be Set, but the BLM imposed an area closure, limiting access routes for returning residents and land...
Chicago experienced a spate of gun violence over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend during which 102 people were shot, including at least a dozen fatally, according to police reports.
By Fabiana Chaparro and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Chicago experienced a spate of gun violence over the long Fourth of July holiday weekend during which 102 people were shot, including at least a dozen fatally, according to police reports. From July 3 at 6 p.m. through July 7 at 6 a.m., at least 1...
President Joe Biden told congressional Democrats in a letter today that he will continue his reelection bid, despite mounting concerns about his mental fitness and the viability of his campaign, while also hitting back at party “elites” in an interview ahead of a critical week on Capitol Hill.
By Kayla Tausche, Betsy Klein and Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden told congressional Democrats in a letter on Monday that he will continue his reelection bid despite mounting concerns about his mental fitness and the viability of his campaign, while also hitting back at p...
Ukrainian children’s hospital attacked as Russian strikes on cities kill at least 31.
By Svitlana Vlasova, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Maria Kostenko, Victoria Butenko and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — A Russian missile strike partially destroyed a children’s hospital in Kyiv on Monday, causing terrified patients and their families to flee for their lives, as offic...
Six Flags has completed an $8 billion merger with rival Cedar Fair to create the largest amusement park operator in the United States. Together, they operate 42 amusement and water parks across 17 states. Rollercoaster fans are nervous.
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Six Flags this week completed an $8 billion merger with rival Cedar Fair to create the largest amusement park operator in the United States. Together, they operate 42 amusement and water parks across 17 states. The success of the deal will determine the...
New SW Oregon wildfire, the Salt Creek Fire in Jackson County, grows fast to 1,500 acres, prompts Level 1 Be Ready evacuation notices.
LAKECREEK, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new fire in southwest Oregon grew to an estimated 1,500 acres by Sunday night, but Oregon Department of Forestry officials said air tankers were able to complete temporary containment lines, helping firefighters work overnight on permanent ones. The Salt Creek Fire was r...
Boeing agrees to plead guilty to defrauding US regulators but escapes punishment sought by cash victims’ families.
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to one charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States and potentially pay up to $487 million in fines to avoid prosecution, the Justice Department said in a court filing Sunday evening. But that fine is a fraction of the $...
Firefighters working in record-breaking heat Sunday brought the day-old 458-acre McCaffery Fire near Redmond Airport to 25% containment. Evacuation zones have dropped to Level 2 Be Set, but the BLM imposed an area closure, limiting access routes for returning residents and landowners.
Storm King plus 30: A look at the still-evolving lessons of the Colorado firestorm tragedy that claimed 9 Prineville Hotshots and 14 firefighters in total on in July of 1994.
It’s somehow somewhat fitting that the close-knit community of Prineville, like much of the High Desert, was under a Red Flag Warning on Saturday, meaning a combination of extreme heat, winds and low humidity brought what forecasters call “critical fire weather conditions.”
More than a handful of House Democratic ranking members told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a Sunday call that President Joe Biden needs to step aside from the 2024 campaign, according to sources familiar with the call.
CNN By Dana Bash, Jeff Zeleny, Priscilla Alvarez, MJ Lee and Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — More than a handful of House Democratic ranking members told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in a Sunday call that President Joe Biden needs to step aside from the 2024 campaign, according to sources famil...
MCCAFFERY FIRE UPDATE: Despite record-breaking heat, firefighters brought the day-old McCaffery Fire east of Redmond Airport to 25% containment today; Deschutes County evacuation zone also has dropped from Level 3 GO NOW to Level 2 BE SET; BLM has area closure, so road access is limited - we have the details from fire officials and DCSO.
Firefighters working in record heat Sunday brought the day-old 458-acre McCaffery Fire near Redmond Airport to 25% containment. Evacuation zones have dropped to Level 2 Be Set, but the BLM imposed an area closure, limiting access routes for returning residents and landowners.
MCCAFFERY FIRE UPDATE: The Prineville District of the BLM has issued a temporary area closure around the McCaffery Fire east of Redmond Airport "for the safety of the public and to ensure that fire suppression activities to happen unimpeded,"
A wind-fanned wildfire broke out amid very hot, dry conditions south of Highway 126 and southeast of Redmond Airport Saturday afternoon, stopping flights for hours as it burned over 450 acres and prompted evacuations. An air and ground attack slowed its spread, but Sunday's return of heat and wind w...
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Tomorrow the high pressure dome/ridge will be over the west coast and we begin or continue our string of triple digit days. Prepare for the heat, stay mindful of the fire danger and check on neighbors, pets and livestock. #KTVZWeather
Here are the fireworks from Pilot Butte. #KTVZWeather
Here are the fireworks from Pilot Butte. #KTVZWeather
The heat is going to remain for several days as high pressure continues to dominate the area. Triple digit heat or upper 90s through the weekend and into late next week. #KTVZWeather
Beryl is moving closer to the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. This will be arriving onshore overnight as a formidable storm. Beryl is forecast to push out into the Gulf of Mexico and re-intensify as it heads toward Texas late in the weekend or early next week. #KTVZWeather
Beryl is moving closer to the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. This will be arriving onshore overnight as a formidable storm. Beryl id forecast to push out into the Gulf of Mexico and re-intensify as it heads toward Texas late in the weekend or early next week. #KTVZWeather
Beryl is causing major damage to the Island of Jamaica. Category Four Hurricane with winds near 140 mph at the core, tremendous devastation possible from this early season Major Hurricane. #KTVZWeather
Upper level ridge of high pressure will remain over the region for several days and provide the record heat this weekend. Triple digit heat Fri - Sat - Sun. then, we may see temps in the 90s until at least the middle of next week. #KTVZWeather
The Fourth of July weekend will be very hot, several records will be broken as temps hit the century mark Friday, Saturday and Sunday. #KTVZWeather
Friday through Tuesday Bend may break record high temperatures as the heat wave will continue well into next week. #KTVZWeather
Our Big Picture shows the heat is on the doorstep with warm weather Tuesday and Wednesday, then hot on Thursday (4th of July) and very hot Friday then dangerously hot Saturday and Sunday with highs in the low 100s. #KTVZWeather
The 4th of July weekend will be hot. The heat will be present on Thursday and Friday, but dangerously hot on Saturday and Sunday. Dry conditions and heat will also generate fire concerns. #KTVZWeather
Beryl is moving WNW at 22 mph & has sustained winds at 165 mph, a major Cat 5 Hurricane. Beryl will move through the Caribbean this week and cause several issues. This cyclone is likely to hit the Yucatan Peninsula late week & into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend #KTVZWeather
Cat 5 Hurricane Beryl is churning through the Eastern Caribbean after destroying parts of the Lesser Antilles, Beryl is the earliest Cat 5 in the Tropical Atlantic and has sustained winds of 160 mph. Emily held the record when she became a Cat 5 on July 17th 2005 #KTVZWeather
Showers off in the distance past Pilot Butte, may not be all that robust at the moment, but a few lighting strikes have been indicated with the rainy pocket. Keep an eye out if you are hiking or recreating in the high desert today, beware of lightning. #KTVZWeather
A thunderstorm is moving east slowly just east of Highway 97, brief heavy rain may occur with this storm. heading toward China Hat Road. #KTVZWeather
Gusts in La Pine Relax as the night moves along, single digit speed by early Saturday morning. This will allow the smoldering smoke to settle close to the surface. #KTVZWeather
Tracking the 2nd Tropical Storm of the season in the Atlantic... Beryl. Currently a Tropical Storm but may become the first hurricane of the young 2024 season in the Atlantic Basin. Tracking West, Beryl is expected to be in the Caribbean Sea on Monday. #KTVZWeather
Tonight the Winds will be pushing the smoke to the Southeast as they are coming from the Northwest. It is possible that the fire on the southern flank may proceed southeast as well. Currently almost 4000 acres and 42% contained. #KTVZWeather
Forecast in the area of the Darlene 3 Fire looks to be cool with a light breeze from the NW. This will be good news to firefighters and there is a low potential for extreme fire behavior, it will still be burning, but lay down a bit tonight. #KTVZWeather
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