(Update: adding corrected video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of cyclists from around the world rolled into Central Oregon this weekend, crossing the finish line of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder on Sunday after days of riding some of the state’s most rugged terrain. Now in its seventh year, the sold-out event brought 400 riders
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MARION COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three Marion County judges say they fear for their safety after a colleague’s alleged alcohol-fueled, sexist tirade at a judicial conference in Central Oregon and the discovery of a loaded, unsecured handgun under his courthouse desk. According to reporting by The Oregonian, Marion County Circuit Judge Channing Bennett is on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sound of motorcycles carried a message of remembrance and gratitude through Central Oregon as Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Northwest made stops in Redmond and Bend this weekend. The group, made up of passionate and patriotic riders, travels each summer to honor America’s fallen service members and support their families. Their
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By Muhammad Darwish, Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Amanuel wakes up each day not knowing if it will be his last. A rap at his cell door could mean his time is up; no farewell call, no last meal. Executions in Saudi Arabia often arrive without warning. “I’m a dead man walking,” he says. “After
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(Update: 7:24pm; Air attack has lined the fire with retardant.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small wildfire burning east of Prineville drew a swift multi-agency response Sunday afternoon, with air and ground crews working to keep the blaze from growing in heavy timber. The Fir Fire was first reported just after 3 p.m. near White
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By Annie Grayer, Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Sunday announced, after weeks of speculation, that he had a fall last month that landed him in the hospital. “My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or
Continue ReadingStory by Associated Press Bangkok (AP) — A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning local time, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online by first responders shows huge blaze raging out of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, released a statement Sunday following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, who died Saturday after what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71. Graham represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate since 2003 and was serving as chairman
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By Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Richard Gudenkauf walked his daughter down the aisle in September 1996 with a frown on his face. The bride, Bernadette, was a vision in her white dress and matching pearls, big doe eyes peering out from behind her veil. Her mother, Laura Gudenkauf, watched her daughter glowing, happy to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of Central Oregon residents gathered in Bend this week to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing concerns over recent enforcement actions both locally and nationwide. The demonstration comes after a fatal encounter earlier this week in Houston, Texas, where a Mexican man was shot and killed by ICE officers.
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By Kyle Feldscher and CNN Staff Argentina once again has pulled a rabbit out of their hats to survive another dramatic challenge, and they are through to the World Cup semifinal. Their 3-1 win over Switzerland sets up one of the biggest rivalries in world soccer with nothing less than a trip to a World
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By Emma Tucker, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Two people were killed and several others injured after at least two shooters exchanged gunfire amid crowds of roughly 13,000 people at Canada’s biggest Latin street festival in Toronto on Saturday, police said. A total of six people were shot, and several suspects are believed to be
Continue ReadingBy Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — A 28-year-old man was arrested Saturday evening in South Yorkshire, England, “on suspicion of the murder of” former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, according to British police. “The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody,” said the statement from Devon and Cornwall Police. “Miss Widdecombe’s
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By Cristopher Ulloa, CNN Santiago, Chile (CNN) — The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered Andes in winter now seem like pictures from the past. A yearslong drought that has plagued the country has led to a shortage of snow so severe that the main ski resorts in
Continue ReadingBy: Jamie ParfittPORTLAND, Ore. — A newly released phone survey of Oregon voters suggests that the 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be a competitive one, with Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan even boasting a slight lead — albeit one within the margin of error. The poll from research firm Public Opinion Strategies gave Drazan a
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By Osmary Hernández, Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN La Guaira, Venezuela (CNN) — Ten-year-old Maria keeps reliving the moment she lost her mother and her life changed forever. After powerful twin earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela and destroyed their home in the coastal town of Caraballeda last month, Maria and her brother Damian, 13, were taken in
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibr9fbXYzzc REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon community is honoring the life of Redmond Firefighter and Paramedic Michael Kienzle. Live coverage of Michael Kienzle’s memorial service is courtesy of Central Oregon Open Programming. First responders from around the region participated in a family procession prior to the memorial service.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State Fire Marshal is mobilizing four structural task forces and its Blue Incident Management Team to the fast-moving East Evans Creek Road fire in Jackson County. The fire, which sparked yesterday, quickly grew to more than 1,500 acres and is threatening nearby homes and several communities. Yesterday evening, Gov.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After locating a missing goat’s owner, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating the owner of a rooster.Here is the post the sheriff’s office posted on social media: Found Rooster Alert! This charming young gentleman was spotted strutting down Peterman Lane in Bend on the evening
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, was arrested yesterday evening in Bend after a pursuit at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments. Christensen, who was wanted as a suspect in a July 7 assault, fled from officers and was taken into custody with the assistance of a K9. The arrest occurred at approximately 9:36 p.m.
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