Bend man killed in wrong-way crash near American Falls, Idaho
(Update: Adding video) News Team AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that happened…
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Governor Kotek pitches gas and payroll tax, fee hikes to avoid ODOT cuts; GOP calls proposal ‘tone-deaf’
(Update: Adding update from Governor Kotek, Adding House Republican leader’s reaction to proposal) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek…
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California man arraigned in Bend gas station stabbing after 2 court no-shows; plea hearing set
A California man arrested last weekend in a recent stabbing at a Bend gas station that nearly killed the victim appeared in court from jail Thursday…
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Gaps already emerging in US and Russian views of potential Trump-Putin summit
CNN By Kevin Liptak, Anna Chernova, Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A day after US President Donald Trump told European leaders he intended to…
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Catch the NFL Preseason Action This August on the networks of KTVZ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Football fans, it’s time to gear up for the highly anticipated NFL preseason! This August, KTVZ and KFXO will be airing a…
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Senator Ron Wyden plans an Aug. 16 town hall in Madras, one of five he’ll hold around Oregon this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold open-to-all town halls this month in Polk, Jefferson,…
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ChatGPT is getting a big upgrade. It’s smarter and less likely to deceive you
By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — OpenAI on Thursday launched GPT-5, an upgraded version of the AI model behind ChatGPT that the company claims is…
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Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following reports and…
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Indiana’s Republican leaders won’t commit to redistricting after Vance visit
By Eric Bradner, CNN Indianapolis (CNN) — Vice President JD Vance met Thursday with Gov. Mike Braun and state legislative leaders as the White…
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The Fort Stewart shooting is the latest act of violence at a US military base
CNN, WJCL, WTOC, BROADCASTIFY, LIBERTY COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY., LIBERTY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Broadcastify/Liberty County Public Safety. By Hanna…
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Rising grocery prices cause concern for some Central Oregon shoppers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Keeping the fridge full is becoming costly. According to Nielsen IQ, food costs are rising across the board. When comparing the…
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City of Bend installs traffic data camera on Portland Avenue Bridge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend has installed a camera on the Portland Avenue Bridge, but it’s not for surveillance. The camera sits atop a…
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HousingWorks holds grand opening to celebrate completion of College View affordable apartments in SW Bend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Housing Works, the regional housing authority for Central Oregon, held a grand opening event on Wednesday…
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Shevlin Crossing announces a new tenant: WildRoots Coffeehouse to open this fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Taylor Brooks announced Wednesday that a new tenant will be waking up its Shevlin Crossing development this fall: WildRoots…
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Cougar Fire in eastern Deschutes County burns nearly 300 acres and crews have it 10% contained
The Cougar Fire, the largest of two new fires that broke out Tuesday afternoon in southeastern Deschutes County and put up smoke visible over a wide…
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Apple will invest $100 billion to make US iPhone parts as Trump says a big chip tariff is coming
By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Apple is investing another $100 billion to expand its operations in the United States, the company announced on…
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Deschutes County commissioners hail Central Oregon legislative wins, from youth mental health facility to juniper removal
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is celebrating several legislative victories for Central Oregon following an end-of-session report on the…
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Governor Kotek signs four bills to improve, expand Oregon’s mental health, addiction care
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek hosted an event Wednesday to commemorate the signing of House Bill 2005, House Bill 2059, House Bill…
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5 soldiers hospitalized after shooting at Fort Stewart. The suspect, a sergeant, has been apprehended
By Dakin Andone, Jason Morris, Sara Smart, Ryan Young, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Five US soldiers were hospitalized after a shooting at the…
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Sparrow Mercado celebrates grand opening on Bend’s westside
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday marked the grand opening for Sparrow Mercado at the new Bend westside development, Discovery West. It’s…
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