Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
By Dakin Andone and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul singer best known for her celebrated…
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Starbucks is laying off workers and paring back the menu as it tries to turn the business around
By Nathaniel Meyersohn and Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN New York (CNN) — Starbucks announced Monday it will lay off over 1,000 corporate workers…
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Apple, facing tariffs on Chinese imports, says it will invest $500 billion in US facilities
By Chris Isidore and Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple said Monday it will invest $500 billion on expanding US facilities over the next…
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Federal workers fear job cuts, service disruptions amid Elon Musk’s DOGE push
By Hanna Park and Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — Federal employees are raising alarms over Elon Musk’s push to reshape the US government, an effort…
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Despite rain, hundreds turn out for candlelight vigil remembering Terry & Renee Skjersaa
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon community came out in the hundreds to share stories, songs, and a beautiful sunset, honoring the lives of…
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Children’s Museum of Central Oregon pops up at Sisters Elementary
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon popped up at the new Sisters Elementary School on Saturday. The mobile museum…
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Big crowds prompt Central Oregon lawmakers to shift location of third town hall Sunday in Bend
Central Oregon lawmakers are holding the third of three legislative town halls on Sunday afternoon in Bend, but they have moved the event to a…
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Jefferson County DA releases name, initial details of deadly Madras officer-involved shooting
Acting Jefferson County District Attorney Steven Leriche on Friday identified the man killed in Thursday evening’s officer-involved shooting along…
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Skjersaa Group mourns the loss of Terry and Renee Skjersaa
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Skjersaa Group is mourning the loss of its founder, Terry Skjersaa, and his wife, Renee, who were…
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Beaverton man, 79, ‘overjoyed’ to win $328.5 million Oregon Lottery Powerball jackpot
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The winner of Oregon’s first Powerball jackpot of the year, worth $328.5 million, is 79-year-old Abbas Shafii of Beaverton, the…
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part…
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Pentagon announces it plans to fire 5-8% of civilian workforce
By Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon announced Friday it plans to ultimately fire five to eight percent of the…
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Fire destroys detached garage off Alfalfa Market Road, but Bend Fire crews’ aggressive attack saves nearby home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire traced to an electrical issue destroyed a detached garage east of Bend Wednesday evening, but Bend Fire & Rescue…
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After 2 searches of area, Redmond Police seek public’s help to find man missing since going for a walk a month ago
After two fruitless searches, the latest involving K-9 teams and drones, Redmond Police turned to the public Thursday for any tips to the whereabouts…
Continue Reading Long-time friends share fond memories of Terry and Renee Skjersaa and their deep roots in Bend community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many people across the High Desert and beyond are mourning and remembering Terry and Renee Skjersaa, who tragically lost their…
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Bend Democratic lawmakers Anthony Broadman, Emerson Levy join GOP in calling for repeal of state’s wildfire hazard map
Democratic state Senator Anthony Broadman of Bend on Thursday joined a recent call by Republican lawmakers to repeal the state’s revised wildfire…
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‘They are wanting help’: C. Oregon outreach group provides supplies to Juniper Ridge homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile…
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Black History Month: Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we’re shining a light on Redmond City Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.…
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Oregon House, Senate Republicans outline education priorities, legislation this session
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House and Senate Republicans announced legislation Thursday to dramatically reform public education that includes…
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Gov. Kotek, state housing agency launch zero-interest loan program to boost workforce housing projects, cut costs
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Thursday the launch of Oregon’s Moderate Income…
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