Oregon’s average gas price falls, while U.S. average continues to rise
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.52/g Monday, according to…
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No damage reported after 5,000-pound satellite fell to Earth Wednesday
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A European Space Agency satellite reentered Earth’s atmosphere over the North Pacific Ocean between Alaska…
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Update: Deschutes County deputies say man missing from La Pine area has been found safe, in good health
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies who had sought the public’s assistance in finding a 41-year-old man last seen on Thursday morning, when he…
Continue ReadingIsraeli minister says ground offensive in Rafah will begin by Ramadan if hostages aren’t returned
By Lauren Izso and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Israel will expand military operations in the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah if hostages…
Continue ReadingThese six young people died by gun violence. Now their AI-generated voices are sending gun control pleas to lawmakers
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Joaquin Oliver’s voice echoes through the hallways of Congress on the sixth anniversary of his death. It comes…
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Bend man, 70, killed in collision of two snowmobiles on Alaska’s Denali Highway
A collision of two snowmobiles among a group riding on Alaska’s Denali Highway has killed a Bend man, Alaska State Troopers…
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Bend man arrested, jailed on manslaughter, DUII charges in rollover crash last fall that killed La Pine man
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 24-year-old Bend man was arrested and jailed Saturday evening on first-degree manslaughter, DUII and assault charges in a…
Continue ReadingUS Army under increasing pressure as it foots bill for Ukraine support
By Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — As funding for Ukraine faces an uncertain future in Congress, the US Army has been left to…
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Fire sprinkler stops SW Bend apartment blaze with minimal damage; cause traced to improper cigarette disposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An apartment patio fire in southwest Bend Saturday night was put out and stopped from spreading inside by a single activated…
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Backhoe stolen from Bend-area construction site found in Wash. state, possibly driven there, slowly — all 250 miles
A backhoe stolen from a construction site near Bend was found by authorities two days later and 250 miles to the north, near Mattawa, Washington. And…
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Interfor closing Philomath sawmill indefinitely, laying off 100, citing high log costs, weak lumber market
BURNABY, British Columbia (KTVZ) — Interfor Corporation announced Thursday that it will indefinitely curtail its sawmill operations in Philomath,…
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OSP seizes alligator from Springfield home; owner had 13-year family pet, only to learn that’s illegal in Oregon
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State Police recently seized an alligator from a Springfield homeowner who had it as a family pet for about 13…
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Hwy. 26 near Warm Springs reopens after serious-injury crash; DCSO responds to 10 crash reports around county
A serious-injury crash closed U.S. Highway 26 in both directions near Warm Springs for a time late Saturday afternoon, officials said, on a day when…
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Bend Cub Scout Troop 18, friends and families watch their cars fly down the track at the annual Pinewood Derby
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nerves and adrenaline were high on Saturday for Bend Cub Scout Pack 18’s third Annual Pinewood Derby. Cars were…
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Pacific Power makes 22 electric mobility grants, 6 in C. Oregon, to help more Oregonians plug into EVs’ benefits
Pacific Power has awarded more than $2 million to 22 organizations in Oregon, six on the High Desert, for projects that will expand electric mobility…
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Snowy weather sets scene as Bend WinterFest returns to Old Mill District this weekend after 3 years in Redmond
Oregon’s winter wonderland extravaganza has returned to Bend, and this week’s snowy weather has set a fitting stage for this weekend’s three-day…
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Oregon Senate committee passes bill to end Daylight Saving Time
By KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — A senate committee on Thursday overwhelmingly…
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New Bend drug treatment center sees strong demand in the face of the rising opioid crisis
“My story in addiction and recovery started at a young age,” Zack Ament says. “I had my first drink at 13, after my bar mitzvah, and it…
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Bend transient arrested in Legos theft jailed for 2nd time in 3 days, accused of trying to sell sets online to detective
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – One of two transients arrested in a parking-lot drug bust earlier this week was arrested again Friday, accused of trying to…
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Fired Prineville Police manager sues city, former chief Larry Seymour for $1.5 million, alleges illegal conduct
(Update: Adding city statement on lawsuit) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recently fired administrative services manager for the Prineville Police…
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