New Interview: Sen. Jeff Merkley Discusses Iran Conflict, Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — KTVZ’s Spencer Sacks spoke with Sen. Jeff Merkley on Wednesday to discuss his concerns and position on the Iran Conflict…
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Virginia’s new election map gets thrown out in a dispute about what ‘election’ means
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Virginia’s Supreme Court dealt a blow to Democrats last week in the tit-for-tat redistricting war playing out…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation expands support for nonprofits serving children and families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Children’s Foundation announced May 13, 2026, it has office space available for nonprofit organizations dedicated to…
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On the road to Tehran, Iranians on edge as threat of resumption of war looms
By Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Matthew Chance, CNN Near Tabriz (CNN) — Flanked by glistening, snow-capped peaks, the long road to Tehran…
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Proposed Data Center in La Pine Focus of Public Comment at City Council Meeting
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A proposed data center in La Pine is causing concern for residents throughout the city. KTVZ News has received multiple…
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Redmond East Gateway project seeks zoning change for commercial and industrial use
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to review the proposed…
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Deschutes County launches Clean Cart education program in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste, in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership, City of Bend, Cascade Disposal and Republic…
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Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile
By Zahra Ullah, Brad Lendon, CNN Moscow (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that what he called the world’s most powerful…
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New app from ODF helps Oregon residents check local burn regulations and stay safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging residents to take extra precautions to…
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1,700 passengers held on cruise ship over potential acute stomach bug sickness
By Joseph Ataman, Pierre P Bairin, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — As many as 1,700 passengers are being held on board a cruise ship in southwest…
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BLM seeks artist-in-residence to capture Oregon’s Yaquina Head beauty
SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an Artist-in-Residence at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport, Oregon. The…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden demands answers on rise in detention times for unaccompanied minors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden has expanded a comprehensive investigation into the federal agency…
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There’s Good News: Project Happy Face returns to Bend Farmers Market with mobile dermatology clinic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News today, and it has to do with being proactive. Right now, it’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Throughout May,…
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Oregon voters urged to use drop boxes as mail-in ballot deadline nears
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is reminding voters that today marks the final recommended day to return ballots by mail…
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Increased patrols in Central Oregon as part of national seat belt blitz
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols on local roadways. This initiative is part of the National…
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and orders new trial
By Eric Levenson, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions…
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Gunshots fired in Philippines parliament as senator wanted by ICC resists arrest
By Kathleen Magramo, Lauren Kent, Jinky Jorgio, CNN (CNN) — The sound of gunshots rang out Wednesday evening inside the Philippine parliament,…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 13: Price of war, drug cartels, hantavirus worries, Trump-Xi meeting, ICE rebrand
By Alexandra Banner, CNN President Donald Trump is not giving up on his idea to add a 51st state. First, he floated annexing Canada. Now, he’s…
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Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts
By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — With brisk strides, Chinese leader Xi Jinping will descend 39 red-carpeted steps outside Beijing’s…
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Children’s book author Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole in fatal poisoning of husband
By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who wrote a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death, was sentenced…
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