In this week’s Big Ol’ Fish, anglers shared significant catches, including Gage from the Ochoco area, Amanda with a 10-pound catfish from the Snake River in Huntington, Oregon, and Sue with a nearly 29-pound lingcod from Neah Bay, Washington. Don’t forget to share your Big Ol’ Fish with us, all you gotta do is click
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By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon said Thursday it will livestream the military’s first firing squad execution in decades, allowing the public to watch as the man who killed 13 people in a 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood is put to death. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in an interview this week
Continue ReadingCNN By John Miller and Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — A person was shot during an encounter with federal immigration agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department. Just after 4 p.m., agents with ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations — a branch of ICE focused on arresting undocumented immigrants
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill Classic Cruz has donated $10,000 to Warrior Impact of Central Oregon to support local Veterans, first responders and their families. The donation was raised during the 2026 Old Mill Classic Cruz, held May 17 along the Deschutes River in Bend’s Old Mill District. The annual car show brings
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Marquel Heath, a 15-year-old from Warm Springs, was reported missing after she was last seen Tuesday, October 6th at her home, according to the Warm Springs Police Department. Warm Springs Police have announced this morning that Marquel Heath has been located, no further information has been released.
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CNN, ACCUWEATHER, MDFR FL-TF1, CIRA, NOAA, WSVN, WJHG By Dakota Smith, Eduardo Cuevas, Elise Hammond (CNN) – Hurricane hunters found 100 mph winds within Hurricane Isaias, making the storm a Category 2, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m. CT update on Thursday. The agency noted “additional strengthening is expected” through early Friday. The
Continue Reading By Dakota Smith, Eduardo Cuevas, Elise Hammond (CNN) – Hurricane hunters found 100 mph winds within Hurricane Isaias, making the storm a Category 2, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 4 p.m. CT update on Thursday. The agency noted “additional strengthening is expected” through early Friday. The official forecast calls for Isaias to peak with
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By John Miller, Julianna Bragg, Mark Morales, Alex Stambaugh, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Federal immigration agents shot and wounded a driver while his 5-year-old child was in the back seat Thursday during a targeted enforcement operation in the Bronx in New York City, because the agents believed their lives were in danger, federal officials
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County 9-1-1 is inviting community members to learn more about careers in emergency dispatch at a recruitment open house later this month. The event is scheduled for Oct. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prineville Police Department. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet dispatch staff, tour the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School is celebrating some of its top academic achievers. The school hosted a special breakfast yesterday morning for students who completed the rigorous AP Capstone Diploma program, along with National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students. School staff say both honors recognize exceptional academic achievement and years of hard work. Great
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MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democratic Governor Tina Kotek and Republican State Senator Christine Drazan faced off Wednesday night in an Oregon Gubernatorial debate. The debate was hosted by our Medford affiliate, KOBI, and Southern Oregon University. The candidates answered questions on a range of topics, including education, healthcare, and abortion. They were also asked about homelessness, snap
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is awarding $99,400 in classroom enrichment grants to K-12 public schools across the district this fall. The grants are intended to support hands-on, experiential and project-based learning in subjects including STEM, art, music and wellness. Since 1988, the foundation has invested more than $3 million in local
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By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — A US Army report on a deadly midair collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is now public, after months of pressure from the families of the passengers killed when the aircraft collided. The 50-page document
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(KTVZ) — Operation School Bell, a clothing program run by the Assistance League of Bend, has begun holding shopping events at Walmart Supercenters in Bend and Redmond to provide new clothes, shoes and coats to local K-12 students. Students in need select clothing using vouchers distributed by Family Access Network advocates at participating Deschutes County
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(Update: adding council meeting outcome, comments from City of Bend chief operating officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved a new transportation fee Wednesday night for future development in a specific part of southeast Bend, creating a shared way to pay for road projects the city says will be needed as the
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UPDATE: The vehicle has been found, but officials are still looking for 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles and Mari Martinez. BEAVERTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — An AMBER Alert has been issued. Officials are looking for a 2022 White Mercedes GLB, Oregon license plate M A M I I I. 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles was last seen October 6th at
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Columbia Park and the Gilchrist Bridge in Bend will close to public use starting Monday, Oct. 19, at 8 a.m. for riverbank restoration and bridge replacement. The closures are expected to remain in place through early summer 2027. Years of heavy public use led to deterioration along the Columbia Park riverbank
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight Central Oregon public service and health agencies issued a joint statement today urging parents, riders and drivers to take proactive safety measures amid the rising popularity of e-bikes and electric rideables. The organizations emphasized that preventing serious injuries requires a collective effort across the community, citing safety risks associated with
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades enrolled 1,258 total students for the fall 2026 term, according to preliminary data released Thursday. The fall entry includes 296 new undergraduate students, driven by growth in mechanical engineering and several other recent degree programs. The preliminary report shows significant gains in degree programs established to meet regional
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By Sarah Moon, CNN (CNN) — A US congressional candidate in Arizona, Bernadette Greene-Placentia, says she was raped by two men while she was repairing one of her campaign signs. Greene-Placentia said it happened August 14 around 2 or 3 a.m. in the Phoenix suburb of Sun City, according to an incident report from the
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