By Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — In the years leading up to this week’s fatal accident at its Georgia theme park, Six Flags has been accused of failing to maintain its parks amid hundreds of reports of injuries and dangerous malfunctions on its aging thrill rides, according to a CNN analysis
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WXIA, CNN By Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — In the years leading up to this week’s fatal accident at its Georgia theme park, Six Flags has been accused of failing to maintain its parks amid hundreds of reports of injuries and dangerous malfunctions on its aging thrill rides, according to a
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By Jessie Yeung, Isaac Yee, Teele Rebane, CNN (CNN) — Two cargo ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after being struck by unknown projectiles in separate incidents – highlighting the heightened danger to shipping as Iran steps up attacks in an attempt to regain control over the critical
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A young weather enthusiast took the spotlight this week as part of KTVZ’s weekly Junior Forecaster segment. Charlotte, a student at Highland Elementary School, joined the weather team to deliver a forecast for Central Oregon. She also took the opportunity to give a shoutout to her classmates, Ella, Locklin, and Jocelyn.
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Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 14, 2026 on KTVZ-TV 6:55 pm – Patti Adair’s closing statement. 6:54 pm – Janelle Bynum’s closing statement. 6:51 pm – Aaron Switzer asks how you would balance the needs of urban and suburban workers with the needs of rural workers? Bynum replies first, Adair
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond should slow down on SW Blackbutte Boulevard near SW 10th Street, where photo radar citations are set to begin Thursday, Oct. 15. The transportable photo radar enforcement unit has moved from SW Quartz Avenue near SW Quartz Park to SW Blackbutte Boulevard, where it monitors eastbound traffic. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, the Deshutes Public Library is hosting it’s fourth annual Ghost Walk this October at the Central Library in Bend. Celebrate spooky season on Wednesday, October 28th from 6 to 7 p.m.! The library will feature volunteers and actors portraying deceased authors all around the Central Library to share information about their
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, a Redmond teen is being recognized for his heroic actions that helped save two people. 16-year-old Elijah Buckwald was recently awarded Scouting America’s prestigious Honor Medal for life-saving heroism. Back in August of 2024, when Elijah was just 14, he was traveling with his grandparents near Santiam Pass. They
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is getting 25 new homes as part of a statewide affordable housing investment. Oregon Housing and Community Services approved funding for 480 affordable rental homes and 36 homes for purchase across the state. In Bend, the funding will support new homeownership opportunities. The state says the investments are also supporting
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Tomorrow, October 15th, fire season is coming to an end in Northwest Oregon Area (NWOA). The Oregon Department of Forestry says fire season will officially end tomorrow, October 15th, at 12:01 a.m. in five protection districts across northwest Oregon. That means some property owners can burn yard debris without a permit. But
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Bend police are giving people a chance to safely get rid of unused or expired medications. A drive-through drug takeback event is happening Saturday, October 24th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bend Police Department on NE 15th Street. People can drop off unwanted prescription drugs, along
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County residents can get rid of old documents and unused medications during a free shred day in Prineville. The event is Saturday, November 14th, from 9 a.m. to Noon in the parking lot behind the old courthouse on NE Third Street. Residents can bring up to three boxes or bags
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ballots are being mailed to voters starting today, about two weeks before election day. Yesterday, October 13th, was the last day to register to vote. November 3rd is election day and the last day to return a ballot. Drop boxes all open tomorrow, October 16th, and will remain open until 8 p.m.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, residents in Redmond may hear loud explosions as law enforcement conducts specialized training. The Central Oregon Emergency Response Team — also known as CERT — has been conducting live explosive breaching training, beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m. The training is taking place near the 2600 block of SW Yew Avenue.
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By Eric Levenson, Meridith Edwards, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — Three men whom US Rep. Nancy Mace accused of being “PREDATORS” in an unprecedented House floor speech last year – including her ex-fiancé – were charged with sexual misconduct-related offenses Wednesday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said in a statement. Brendan Patrick Bryant, 53,
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(Update: adding statement from OSU-Cascades) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades issued a safety warning to the campus community following reports of two sexual assaults in a university residence hall on October 8th and October 10th. University officials said both incidents involved an assailant who was unknown to the victim. The OSU-Cascades Department of
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By Sana Noor Haq, Jim Sciutto, Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine will resume strikes on Russia’s oil refineries President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, also criticizing what he called a “dangerous” withdrawal of US intelligence sharing and restrictions to the Starlink satellite internet service. The Ukrainian leader said he had halted attacks on Russian oil
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation announced Wednesday it will host a series of open houses across wildfire-impacted regions of the state. The events are designed to assist homeowners facing challenges with securing or keeping homeowners insurance following recent wildfire seasons. Wildfires have affected Oregon communities with increasing frequency, leaving many
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held mostly steady at 5.0% in September, down slightly from 5.1% in August, according to data released by the Oregon Employment Department. Nonfarm payroll employment in the state grew by 5,800 jobs during the month. Nationally, the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 4.2% in September, up from 4.1%
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Team was recognized recently at the annual Oregon Emergency Management Association conference for developing a collaborative program to support residents with access and functional needs during disasters. The unit received the Oregon Emergency Management Association Innovation, Collaboration and Service Award, which honors contributions to
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