BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new local program called Play Now Kids is helping Central Oregon children ages 8 to 12 recover from pandemic setbacks through active play, teamwork, and confidence-building. Founded by Lyle Laver and Kevin Sivertson, the twice-weekly sessions offer kids a chance to develop movement and social skills in a fun, non-formal
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools said Thursday it would like to remind residents and visitors that the use of fireworks is not permitted on school grounds, including playgrounds, fields, parking lots and sidewalks. Here’s the rest of their announcement: This applies to all our Bend properties, which fall under the City of Bend
Continue ReadingBy Max Saltman and Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Russia has become the first nation to recognize the Taliban government of Afghanistan since it took power in 2021, announcing on Thursday it has accepted an ambassador from the Islamist group. “We believe that the act of official recognition of the government of the Islamic Emirate
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of its commitment to enhancing dark skies in the community, the Deschutes County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 10, to consider proposed amendments to county outdoor lighting regulations. The Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners have expressed support for
Continue ReadingPor Katelyn Polantz, Priscilla Alvarez y Michael Williams, CNN El Gobierno de Trump envió a ocho migrantes retenidos en Djibouti durante semanas a Sudán del Sur, donde temen enfrentar violencia, tras una intensa actividad judicial el viernes. Un juez federal de Massachusetts denegó el viernes por la noche una solicitud de emergencia presentada por los
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(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Board of Commissioners have invited representatives from PacifiCorp to attend a public community meeting to discuss the Blueprint South 500-kilovolt (kV) Transmission Line Project. The meeting will take place on: Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Powell Butte Community Center Address: 8404 SW Reif Rd, Powell
Continue ReadingPor CNN en Español El senador y precandidato presidencial colombiano Miguel Uribe Turbay se encuentra estable tras una nueva cirugía este jueves, informó su esposa, Claudia Tarazona, a través de una publicación en redes sociales en la que agradeció “a todos por sus oraciones y buena energía”. A poco de cumplir un mes desde que
Continue ReadingPor Alisha Ebrahimji y Isabel Rosales, CNN A los legisladores de Florida, preocupados por “motivos humanitarios”, se les negó la entrada al nuevo centro de detención conocido como “Alligator Alcatraz” el jueves, pocas horas después de la llegada del primer grupo de detenidos. “Nos detuvieron casi de inmediato”, dijo la representante estatal de Florida, Anna
Continue ReadingBy Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — A change in timing of a military flyover at Arlington National Cemetery ended with four Air Force jets dangerously close to a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety board.
Continue ReadingCNN By Lisa Respers France and Audie Cornish, CNN (CNN) — George Takei has a very personal view about current US immigration enforcement efforts. The “Star Trek” star appeared on an episode of Audie Cornish’s podcast “The Assignment” to promote his new graphic memoir, “It Rhymes With Takei.” He talked about being held as a
Continue ReadingPor Laura Paddison y Chris Liakos, CNN Más de 200 bomberos luchan por contener un incendio forestal fuera de control en Creta —la isla más grande de Grecia y un popular destino turístico— mientras las autoridades ordenan evacuaciones masivas. El incendio se desató el miércoles por la tarde cerca de Ierapetra, una ciudad en la
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Hutter, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Fourth of July is officially upon us, and no country knows how to celebrate its birthday quite like the US. Whether you’re feasting on barbecue fixings, watching fireworks by the lake or taking a road trip, find out just how much — or little
Continue ReadingBy Kevin Liptak and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — After nearly 20 hours straight of working the phones – using both threats and assurances to cajole Republicans into supporting his sweeping domestic agenda bill – President Donald Trump seemed to grow exasperated while watching coverage of the plodding floor process on television. “What are the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the 4th of July Pet Parade, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society of Central Oregon wants pets participating in the parade to remain healthy and safe. Here’s what they shared with us Thursday: Bring plenty of water and a pet bowl to
Continue ReadingPor Fernando Ramos y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El Gobierno de Estados Unidos llamó este jueves a consultas a su encargado de negocios en Colombia, John McNamara, en represalia por lo que consideró “declaraciones infundadas y reprobables de los más altos niveles del Gobierno de Colombia”. El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The owner of a Prineville car dealership, the focus of recent KTVZ Problem Solvers reports for allegedly scamming clients while selling their vehicles, has been arrested on 35 counts of aggravated ID theft, forgery and illegal consignment practices. Michael Dwayne Smetzer Jr., 37, of Prineville, entered not guilty pleas to all
Continue ReadingAnálisis de Lucy Bayly, CNN A simple vista, el informe de empleo de junio presenta un panorama sólido de la economía estadounidense, con una tasa de desempleo históricamente baja, una cantidad saludable de empleos creados y un crecimiento salarial que supera la inflación. Sin embargo, un análisis más detallado de los datos revela aspectos negativos
Continue ReadingCNN By Kyle Feldscher and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Days after fighting social media influencer Jake Paul in a high-profile bout in California, Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE agents on Wednesday and is in the process of being deported from the United States over alleged cartel ties and other
Continue ReadingBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport to South Sudan a group of migrants that have been held for weeks on a military base in Djibouti. The high court’s unsigned order came days after a majority of justices allowed the administration to
Continue ReadingBy Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A newly discovered object speeding through our solar system is sparking excitement among astronomers because it’s not from around here. Believed to be a comet, the object is only the third celestial body from beyond our solar system ever to be observed in our corner of the universe. This
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