Medical helicopter crashes on Sacramento highway, leaving 3 in critical condition
CNN By Diego Mendoza, Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Three people were transported to hospital in critical condition after a medical helicopter…
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Government shutdown hits air travel, closing a control tower and causing delays across the country
CNN, POOL, SEE PREFONTS By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot preparing to take off Monday from…
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Bend housing advocacy group hosts event to remember those priced out of Central Oregon
Monday is World Habitat Day, a time for communities around the globe to reflect on the fundamental right to housing and the ongoing challenge of…
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Crook County Library Director resigns abruptly amid vision disagreement
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (Prineville Review) — In a surprise move, Sarah Beeler, director of Crook County’s library system, has tendered her resignation,…
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Governor Kotek just directed state agencies to speed up renewable energy siting; here’s why
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive Monday that she said is aimed at accelerating the pace of Oregon’s renewable wind and…
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La Pine-area man accused of hitting dog with shovel back in court, but ruling on fitness to stand trial delayed
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man accused of hitting his 5-pound Chihuahua with a shovel last spring was back in court…
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Crook County High School principal paying fine to settle state ethics claim, pays district back for business use of gym
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School Principal Jake Huffman has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine to settle a state ethics investigation…
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More progress seen on Foley Ridge Fire as crews hold it to less than 500 acres
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A month after lightning sparked the Foley Ridge Fire in the Willamette National Forest, more than 100 firefighters…
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With CDC signoff, CVS says Covid-19 vaccines will be available nationwide without a prescription
By Brenda Goodman, Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on a recommendation that…
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Supreme Court rejects appeal from Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an appeal from the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, brushing aside…
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Nobel Prize in medicine goes to trio of scientists for discovering how the immune system is kept in check
By Christian Edwards, Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — The 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to a trio of scientists – two…
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Millions of moms and young kids could lose WIC food assistance within two weeks amid shutdown
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Barbie Anderson is trying to conserve the milk her three young children drink in case she doesn’t get her WIC…
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BREAKING NEWS: Federal judge blocks Trump administration from sending members of ‘any’ state’s federalized National Guard to the streets of Portland
(Update: federal judge blocks Trump admin from sending any state’s national guard to the Portland) PORTLAND, Ore. {KTVZ} — A federal judge in Oregon…
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‘No excuse’: DUII suspect smashes into vehicles, nearly hits home in NE Bend before fleeing scene Saturday night
On Sunday, damage was still visible and residents shaken following a drunk driver’s destructive path through a northeast Bend neighborhood on…
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FEMA proposes new requirements for communities in the National Flood Insurance Program, seeking comments
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – FEMA is proposing new requirements for communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The draft plan for…
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Governor Kotek recall effort hits milestone
(UPDATE: ADDED VIDEO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man leading the effort on a Governor recall has made significant strides. William Minnix,…
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Commissioner Adair reflects on Flat Fire and what the county can learn
(Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fires can be incredibly dangerous and it doesn’t discriminate. Everyone in a fire zone is impacted. When the…
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Smith Rock climber survives sizable fall, apparently without serious injury
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A climber who reportedly fell dozens of feet at Smith Rock State Park on Friday afternoon was not seriously hurt. In fact,…
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Central Oregon man dies in highway crash; OSP releases his name, says what happened
IDANHA, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 85-year-old Redmond man died in a crash on Oregon Highway 22 near Idanha earlier this week, Oregon State Police reported…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to over 4 years behind bars on prostitution-related charges
By NBC News NEW YORK (NBC News) — A judge on Friday sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs to 50 months in prison, fined him $500,000 and ordered five…
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