CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway. While each incident is vastly different, all could be frightening for passengers
Continue Reading WCVB, CNN By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A pilot suffering a medical emergency, a plane forced down in Alaska and passenger jets nearly colliding in Boston are the latest aviation incidents under investigation as the busy summer air travel season gets underway. While each incident is vastly different, all could be frightening for
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Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from July 1-5 as preparations are made for the July 4th public fireworks display. This year’s Pilot Butte public fireworks display will commence at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026. In collaboration with the Oregon State Parks Department, Bend Fire
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UPDATE: Ashton Ecker has been located. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police Department has issued a Missing Person Alert for Ashton Ecker, a seventeen year old Caucasian male with diagnosed autism. Ecker was last seen at approximately 8:30 A.M. around 2100 block of NE Moonlight Dr. Ecker is 5’9, 145 pounds and wearing a red
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BEND, ORE. (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, launched an inquiry today into Yorkville International Capital. The blank-check company, which has close ties to Donald Trump’s family and businesses, raised $200 million for investments in Venezuela and Latin America. Yorkville International Capital is controlled by a firm that has
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CNN By Jessie Yeung, Michael Rios, Taylor Ward, Issy Ronald, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers are desperately searching through piles of rubble in Venezuela after the country was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday, leaving scores of people dead and widespread destruction in a country already beset by economic and political turmoil. At
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN The Great American State Fair opens today on the National Mall, which the Trump administration has described as a showcase of contributions from all 56 states and territories. The 16-day event will feature food, games and other traditional fair elements, with military flyovers and patriotic pageantry rounding out the festivities. Here’s
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By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Although Miko was just a little over a year old, the shepherd mix had already grown into his adult frame. He was tall enough that his nose could graze a treat bag on someone’s waist; his once oversized paws now fit his large-breed heritage. In June of last year,
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By Brad Lendon, Sylvie Zhuang, Wayne Chang, CNN (CNN) — In a span of just a few weeks, China’s ships have carried out “law enforcement” activities farther from its mainland than ever before, mapped a highly sensitive seabed and conducted “research” inside a highly contested lagoon more than 500 miles from its shores. China has
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West will host a free “Stars and Stripes” event on Friday, July 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bend, Ore., celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. The celebration, located at Discovery Corner at 1125 NW Ochoa Drive, will feature a patriotic drone show with 100 drones lighting up the skies
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Civil Air Patrol Cadet program recently received a $1,000 grant from Mid Oregon Credit Union and KTVZ’s “One Class at a Time” program. These funds are designated to purchase parts for a flight simulator currently being assembled at the Bend Airport. The Civil Air Patrol Cadet program focuses on creating
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue has announced details for the memorial service honoring Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kienzle. The service will be held on July 11 at 11 a.m. at the Deschutes County Fairground Events Center and is open to the public. The service will also be live streamed for those unable to attend
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — President Donald Trump’s last-minute decision to cancel the planned signing of a bipartisan housing bill is putting new scrutiny on a measure that could affect families across Central Oregon, where affordability remains a top concern. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed both chambers of Congress with broad support this
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(Update: adding information from June 24th’s hearing) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman accused of killing her mother last summer was back before a Deschutes County judge Wednesday for a status check hearing. Jessica Andersch is charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the fatal stabbing of her
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Family blasts California’s program that issues CDL licenses to undocumented immigrants. BROTHERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Elizabeth Carter, sleep has become almost impossible. Since the day her son Billy and his new wife, Jenny, were killed in a devastating crash on U.S. Highway 20 near Brothers, she says the same nightmare returns again and again.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Josephine and Wasco counties through Executive Order 26-11. This declaration marks the fifth drought emergency order issued in 2026, bringing the total number of Oregon counties under drought emergency status to 19 of 36. Josephine and Wasco counties are experiencing moderate to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Summer Criterium Series, presented by McGlone Property Group-EXP Realty, is returning for a five-week series. The cycling event will take place around Pacific Crest Middle School in Bend, Ore., from June 24, 2026, to July 22, 2026. Organized by the Horner Cycling Foundation, the series offers racing categories for
Continue Reading By Jessie Yeung, Michael Rios, Taylor Ward, Issy Ronald, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers are desperately searching through piles of rubble in Venezuela after the country was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday, leaving scores of people dead and widespread destruction in a country already beset by economic and political turmoil. At least
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Divers stumbled on something unexpected in a cave on an Italian island popular with the rich and famous: a massive cannabis stash. Now police are trying to figure out who left it there. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy
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CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Klamath Falls man was killed Monday night on Highway 97 after stepping into traffic while trying to retrieve a dog that had run into the roadway, according to investigators. The crash happened on June 22nd at about 10:07 p.m. near milepost 200 in Klamath County. Oregon State Police say 67-year-old
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