By Cindy Von Quednow, Priscilla Alvarez, Taylor Galgano, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The elementary students just getting to school didn’t need an adult to explain what was going on. The ICE vests and man restrained on the ground told them all they needed to know. “Oh, they’re gonna arrest us. They’re gonna take us,”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today marked the final day of classes for many schools in the Bend-La Pine district, including Bend Senior High School. For students at Bend High, this last day carried extra significance as the school’s old building is scheduled for demolition. The occasion was the last time students would walk through the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tina for Oregon campaign today challenged Sen. Christine Drazan to three 60-minute televised debates in Portland, Eugene and Medford. Drazan is again seeking Oregon’s highest office after facing Kotek in the 2022 governor’s race. Shortly after Oregon Governor Tina Kotek challenged Drazan to three debates before the November election, Drazan
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A blood drive is being held in honor of a Redmond firefighter-paramedic remembered for his service, strength and dedication to his community. The blood drive, scheduled for Friday, July 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., will take place at 341 NW Dogwood Ave. in Redmond. The flyer below was posted
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire is now 100% contained after Redmond firefighters reported a brush fire this afternoon around 3:00 p.m. The McCaffery fire, off SE McCaffery Road in Redmond, burned one acre before it was contained, according to wildfire tracking app, Watch Duty. Redmond Fire and Rescue shared photos on their FaceBook page
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(update: adding comments from students and school officials) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tumalo Community School is breaking new ground—literally—marking the start of a major campus expansion with a ceremonial groundbreaking held Thursday. The project, set to continue through the summer, will add four new classrooms and expand the school to serve students from kindergarten through
Continue ReadingStory by Reuters Bangkok (Reuters) — Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest child of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47, the royal palace said on Friday, after multiple health problems and nearly four years in a coma. The princess was hospitalized in December 2022 after a sudden loss of consciousness caused by
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(Update: Added video) By: Alma McCarty (KGW)SISTERS, Ore. — Two spectators injured when a bull leaped over an arena fence and into the crowd at the Sisters Rodeo two summers ago have filed lawsuits against the rodeo and its livestock contractor, seeking more than $11 million in combined damages. The bull, named Party Bus, cleared
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Parents of children who attended OSU-Cascades’ ‘Little Kits’ daycare program are demanding answers about it’s closure. To this end, they’re sending a letter to the University’s board of trustees, and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The program, which operated for approximately seven months is closing in July. The 7,200-square-foot facility was
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 71st class of the Oregon Youth Challenge graduated today. The formal ceremony took place at the Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend, and marks the completion of an intensive 22-week program. The program focues on regimented behavior and education. It offers youth a second chance, if they’re struggling with school or
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MADRAS. Ore. (KTVZ) Butch Wallace, the head custodian at Buff Elementary School, recently received the “Hearts of 509J” award. The recognition highlights his dedication to maintaining a positive learning environment for students and staff. Wallace was nominated for the award by Buff Principal Erika Skaar for his consistent positive attitude and for keeping the school
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Desmond Ray Florez, 34, of Warm Springs, Ore., was sentenced to federal prison yesterday for sexually abusing two minors at a sleepover. Florez received a sentence of 50 months in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release, as announced by U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford. According to court documents,
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 2026-2026 school year has officially come to a close, Prineville Police took the time to celebrate with Crook County students.School Resource Officer Dunn climbed into the dunk tank… …and, you can see from the video posted above, students were successful. Officer Dunn was NOT dry.The police department says that
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is seeking public comment on a recently published draft health consultation report. The report details health risks from high levels of manganese and other contaminants found in domestic well water supplies north of Prineville. The health consultation report indicates that water from nearly 60 domestic wells tested
Continue ReadingBy Kimberly Richardson, Toni Odejimi, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The World Cup kicked off this afternoon following years of planning, and Mexico scored the first goal of the tournament. Shakira and Andrea Bocelli performed at the colorful opening ceremony. Follow live updates. ⚽ Sign up for The Beautiful Game newsletter Here’s what
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By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction of Adam Montgomery in the death of his 5-year-old daughter Harmony in a case that had spurred sharp criticism of the child protective services system. Montgomery was found guilty in 2024 of second-degree murder in the death five years earlier
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families from heat-related illnesses as Oregon approaches the hottest months of the year. This guidance aims to prevent life-threatening conditions that can develop quickly during periods of extreme heat. Heat-related illnesses pose a significant risk,
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is facing backlash online after the Hollywood A-lister and lifestyle entrepreneur starred in an advertisement for a luxury Israeli real estate project. The 53-year-old actress appears in the promotion for 51 Park, a 51-story real estate project in the coastal city of Herzliya, just
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As of 10:23 a.m., ODOT reports the issue has been resolved. ORIGINAL REPORT: A network outage is currently affecting several state government agencies in Southwest Oregon, disrupting critical public services. The Oregon Department of Transportation, TripCheck, the Commerce and Compliance Division and Department of Motor Vehicles services are all offline. The widespread
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District is set to enhance its athletic facilities with the construction of a new wrestling room at the middle school, promising improved training opportunities for young athletes.In a press release provided to KTVZ News from district superintendent Dr. Joel Hoff, Hoff said, “This project is much more than
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