PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Paddy Pint Road Race, Prineville’s annual running event, donated $5,000 to the Crook County School District on April 30, 2026. The funds are designated for new physical education equipment to enhance student wellness and activity opportunities across the district in Prineville, Ore. The donation will support the school district’s efforts
Continue ReadingBy Toni Odejimi, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Want to see a shooting star? A spectacular meteor shower will light up the sky Wednesday morning — just be sure to set your alarm. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Trash nightmare There’s a massive heap
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By: Mia MaldonadoTen Oregon airports will receive $3.1 million in federal funding for upgrades, members of Oregon’s congressional delegation announced last week. “Small airports throughout our state need and deserve federal investments so Oregonians can count on them for small business support, emergency response, secure travel and more,” said U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, an Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents can help address local food insecurity by participating in the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The community effort encourages individuals to place non-perishable food donations next to their mailboxes for collection by local letter carriers. Donations collected
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan on Tuesday, April 28, following a recommendation from the Housing and Community Development Committee. This plan is designed to address a wide range of community housing and facility needs in Redmond. The city is set to receive
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) issued a joint safety warning to recreational boaters in Oregon as warmer weather returns. The agencies highlighted the persistent danger of cold water and increased navigation hazards due to anticipated record-breaking low water levels this season. Oregon’s
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department will launch Phase One of its Automated Photo Enforcement Traffic Program on May 15, 2026, to enhance traffic safety and control speed at high-risk locations. A 30-day warning period will precede the issuance of official citations, which are set to begin on June 15, 2026. This program
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek proclaimed May 5, 2026, as Murdered or Missing Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. The proclamation aims to highlight the disproportionately high rates of violence Indigenous people, especially women and girls, face across the United States. The declaration acknowledges that when Indigenous individuals go missing or are killed, these cases
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By Valeria León, Max Feliu, CNN (CNN) — Mexico will make history this summer as the first country to host three World Cups, but the excitement over that record is not reflected among Mexican fans. Francisco Javier Ferreira remembers the two World Cups he attended in his home country in 1970 and 1986, but he
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Handmade Market will return to downtown Bend on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100 independent makers and artisans will showcase their crafts. It’s free to attend and all-ages are welcome. Produced by Urban Craft Uprising, the market offers a curated selection of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon will host the “Leading With a Purpose” event on May 5th, 2026, at the Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. The evening is dedicated to exploring how leadership creates meaningful impact and supports the organization’s mission to provide stroke education and resources. The event, centered on the theme “Impact Through
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire and Rescue and St. Charles Prineville are collaborating to offer a free “Stop the Bleed” class on Monday, May 18. The course will teach participants how to manage life-threatening bleeding emergencies before professional first responders can arrive. The session is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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By Lauren Kent, Anna Chernova, Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Russian attacks killed more than 20 people across Ukraine on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the deadliest strikes this year, hours before the midnight start of an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. After Russia launched further missile and drone attacks early Wednesday morning, Ukraine’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a free public master class on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Hall in the First Presbyterian Church. High Desert Chamber Music and the Cascade School of Music are presenting the
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By Holly Yan, Dianne Gallagher, Sneha Dhandapani, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: The manhunt for Craig Berry ended when his body was found, the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office said. Find our latest coverage here. A hazy photo of a figure darting past a trail camera is the last known sighting of Craig Berry,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is beginning the early planning process for a possible expansion of its services in Redmond. The nonprofit, which has an emergency shelter in Bend and another shelter in Redmond, says the
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN It’s Cinco de Mayo — the annual reminder that America loves a good theme. The holiday marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, but it’s a much bigger deal in the US, where it’s been rebranded as a marketing tool for restaurants and bars. Here’s what else
Continue ReadingCNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN It’s Cinco de Mayo — the annual reminder that America loves a good theme. The holiday marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, but it’s a much bigger deal in the US, where it’s been rebranded as a marketing tool for restaurants and bars. Here’s what
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CNN, X.COM, HANS_KLUGE, CNN VIA WEBEX CISCO, CNNE By Issy Ronald, Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius on Thursday is en route to Spain’s Canary Islands, as European and African authorities rush to trace anyone who may have come into contact with the virus. The journey from the archipelago nation
Continue Reading By Issy Ronald, Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius on Thursday is en route to Spain’s Canary Islands, as European and African authorities rush to trace anyone who may have come into contact with the virus. The journey from the archipelago nation off Africa’s west coast to the island of
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