Central Oregon holiday menus may be impacted as U.S. herd shrinks and costs rise
As Central Oregonians gear up for holiday gatherings, many are facing tighter budgets. And as the cost of groceries — especially meat — continues…
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2025 Bend Film Festival kicks off extended five-day run, shining spotlight on wide variety of global and local stories
The countdown is on for the Bend Film Festival, which kicks off later this week with a packed schedule of screenings, panels, and community events…
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AAA: Oregon, Bend gas prices are still falling, but California refinery fire could change that
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to ease in Oregon and most states, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday, but a recent California refinery…
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Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian attack targeted energy infrastructure
By Victoria Butenko, Rhea Mogul and Kosta Gak, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Russia carried out a “massive attack” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure,…
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High-flying recovery: Two California condors hatched, raised at Oregon Zoo take flight in Arizona skies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two California condors hatched and raised at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation are now soaring…
Continue ReadingVideo of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown rolling out at TSA security checkpoints across the country
By Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — In an extraordinary effort to inject politics into millions of Americans’ travel…
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Reminder: Income tax filing extension deadline less than a week away
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 2.1 million Oregonians have filed their tax year 2024 state personal income tax returns this year. But with just six…
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Pollinator Pathway Bend partners with downtown dispensary Oregrown on native plants installation
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pollinator Pathway Bend just announced the upcoming installation of a new native pollinator garden at…
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Accessible travel is the focus of upcoming TravelAbility Summit in Sunriver
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next week, Central Oregon will welcome nearly 200 attendees to the seventh annual TravelAbility Summit from October 13-15 at…
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Deschutes County hires Holly Harris as new Health Services director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has hired Holly Harris to serve as its new Health Services Director. Harris has served as interim Health…
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Trump administration goes to court to defend Chicago, Portland National Guard deployment efforts
By Dareh Gregorian, Gary Grumbach, Selina Guevara, Samira Puskar and Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News NEW YORK (NBC News) — Challenges to…
Continue ReadingShutdown impacts, serial bridesmaid, a foodie’s delicacy: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Sarah Hutter, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! When you’re working out, does your breath lead the way — or trail behind unnoticed? While most…
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IRS makes changes that will affect your taxes this year and next
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments it is making to a host of line items on your federal tax return for…
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Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department
By Kristen Holmes, Hannah Rabinowitz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria,…
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Breaking down a new state law that increases insurance transparency in Oregon
(update: adding video, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new state law, House Bill 2563, requires both home and auto insurance companies to clearly…
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As more air traffic controllers miss work, Transportation secretary threatens to fire ‘problem children’ controllers
By Pete Muntean, Rebekah Riess, Aaron Cooper, CNN Washington (CNN) — As the ninth day of the government shutdown wears on, the focus is on how…
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Pints for Polio: Bend fundraiser pub walk happening this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 11th, join the Rotary Club of Greater Bend as it hosts a local pub walk, ‘Pints for Polio’. It’s a…
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Firebusters 2025, Day 4: Calling 911 in an emergency
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Call 911 if you have an emergency and need an ambulance, firetruck, or police officer. The 911 dispatcher will need to know…
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Local chambers of commerce and EDCO launch Regional Business Alliance, explain its purpose ahead of summit
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced…
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First Peoples Celebration at OSU-Cascades to move indoors due to predicted rain
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to anticipated rain, the First Peoples Celebration scheduled for Saturday at Oregon State University…
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