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SELCO Community Credit Union to begin accepting applications for annual scholarship program

January 28, 2026 2:54 pm KTVZ

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications on Sunday for nearly…

DHS federal police protests Portland OCC

Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump

January 28, 2026 1:46 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Thousands fewer people are receiving health care through a Medicaid-like Oregon program…

Oregon DHS taking steps to protect rural access to SNAP benefits; Jefferson, Crook counties included

January 28, 2026 1:34 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next Monday, Feb. 1, some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and live…

The two representatives of the Teacher in Space Program

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

January 28, 2026 12:34 pm CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with an unusual crew. In addition to six…

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell walks between meetings at the Fed on January 13

Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks

January 28, 2026 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged as the central bank fights to maintain its…

Ice-covered trees and downed power lines block a road in Nashville on January 26.

One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida

January 28, 2026 11:28 am CNN Newsource

By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert (CNN) — Millions of people in the United States are in the middle an exceptional cold stretch — one of the…

Two federal agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting have been placed on administrative leave

January 28, 2026 10:54 am KTVZ News Partners

Two Border Patrol agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota have been placed on administrative leave, according to Tricia…

This November 2024 photo shows ballots arriving at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operation Center in Fairburn

FBI searches Fulton County elections office as it investigates alleged voter fraud

January 28, 2026 10:39 am Barney Lerten

CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Tierney Sneed, Jason Morris, Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — The FBI served a warrant Wednesday at an…

An Amazon warehouse. The company is laying of an additional 16

Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies

January 28, 2026 2:59 am CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees, the company’s second round of large-scale job reductions in…

A man shouts at Rep. Ilhan Omar after spraying an unknown substance toward her

After town hall attack, Ilhan Omar condemns ‘terrorizing’ immigration push and criticism from GOP

January 28, 2026 1:43 am Barney Lerten

CNN By Eric Bradner, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical…

Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing bridge moves forward with new design and $32M in funding

January 27, 2026 8:00 pm Tracee Tuesday

(adding additional information; adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-anticipated bridge project aimed at connecting Bend’s east and west sides…

U-Haul “U-Box” facility under construction along Highway 97 in Bend

January 27, 2026 9:41 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’ve driven down Highway 97 in Bend recently, you may have noticed a bright, colorful building going up — and wondered…

Chewaucan River Fremont-Winema National Forest

Federal judge ends oft-used exemption to environmental review for logging on federal land

January 27, 2026 6:51 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A 34-year-old rule exempting some commercial logging projects on federal lands from…

Bend business brings a high-tech 3D camera to Central Oregon

January 27, 2026 5:40 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings,…

A novel way to spend spring break: Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp to debut in Central Oregon

January 27, 2026 5:37 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Northwest has announced the inaugural Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp, a free, multi-day program designed to…

Bend 15th and Ferguson roundabout project

City of Bend to hold design open house for new roundabout planned at SE 15th Street and Ferguson Road

January 22, 2026 1:19 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting community members to attend an informational Design Open House for the 15th Street and Ferguson…

City of Bend updates website, aiming to make it more user-friendly, easier for users to find info

January 27, 2026 12:41 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has announced the launch of its updated website. “This newly designed website is a City Council priority to…

Heart of Oregon Corps named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the Year by Central Oregon Builders Association

January 27, 2026 4:41 pm KTVZ

(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps has announced it was named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the…

Rep. Janelle Bynum pitches patchwork ‘K-30’ plan to tackle generational affordability issues

January 27, 2026 3:56 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle WEST LINN, Ore.— At a library in suburban West Linn, nursing students, millennial parents and recent…

Oregon State Baseball Prepares for Upcoming Season

January 27, 2026 2:27 pm KTVZ - News Team

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Beavers baseball team has officially begun preparing for the 2026 season, with players reporting for…