Exclusive: Crews race the clock as Elmer’s moves into former Shari’s site in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re just weeks away from Oregon’s own Elmer’s Restaurant opening its newest location in Bend—and KTVZ got an exclusive…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to relocate Realms High and Middle Schools from shared lease space next year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Realms Middle School and Realms High School, which share a leased building in northeast Bend, will relocate to other sites owned…
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‘You’re not rushing. You’re just ready:’ Parents say ChatGPT encouraged son to kill himself
By Rob Kuznia, Allison Gordon, Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — Zane Shamblin sat alone in his car with a loaded handgun, his face illuminated in the…
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Four injured following construction accident in Bend, police confirm
(Update: Adding video KTVZ+ livestreamed from the scene) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency crews responded within minutes to a construction site…
Continue ReadingSNAP payments, barbecue in space, world’s most expensive rice: Check out the day’s stories
By Sarah Hutter, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’re seeing delays and flight cancellations at major airports across the country amidst the…
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Sustainable commute: Oregonians log nearly 4,000 trips in annual statewide ‘Get There Challenge’
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Commute Options announced Thursday the results from its region’s participation in the annual Get There…
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Sweet music: Bend’s Breedlove Guitars is donating 75 guitars to six area middle and high schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend guitar manufacturer Breedlove Guitars will donate 75 guitars to middle and high schools throughout the Bend-La Pine School…
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to make full November SNAP payments
By Devan Cole, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Rhode Island said Thursday that the Trump administration must fully cover food stamp…
Continue ReadingWeapons cache believed linked to Hamas found in Vienna by Austria’s intelligence service
Story by Associated Press Vienna (AP) — Austria’s domestic intelligence service has uncovered a weapons cache in Vienna that is believed to…
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Federal judge says border patrol chief admitted he lied, in ruling limiting federal agents’ use of force in Chicago
CNN By Bill Kirkos, Priscilla Alvarez, Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Chicago (CNN) — A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction restricting…
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Here’s how much Oregon’s vehicle title and registration fees will be rising Dec. 31 to cover ODOT’s shortfall
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of House Bill 3991, passed by lawmakers this fall, vehicle title and registration fees will increase starting…
Continue ReadingDemocrats on US congressional panel request interview with former Prince Andrew on Epstein links
By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are requesting that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor come to…
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Jury awards $10 million to Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student
CNN By Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A jury on Thursday awarded $10 million to Abby Zwerner, the former Virginia teacher who…
Continue Reading Federal judge says border patrol chief admitted he lied, in ruling limiting federal agents’ use of force in Chicago
By Bill Kirkos, Priscilla Alvarez, Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata, CNN Chicago (CNN) — A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction restricting the…
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Canadian court dismisses farm’s attempt to save ostrich flock despite efforts by RFK Jr.
By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Canada’s Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal on the proposed culling of a British Columbia ostrich herd, in…
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Wyden blasts administration for ending Direct File free tax return filing; Oregonians still have free-filing options
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued a sharply critical statement Thursday regarding a report…
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Democrats expected to block GOP push to reopen government without more health care commitments
By Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — After days of real progress in bipartisan talks to end the government shutdown, the Senate…
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You’ll never guess the Louvre’s onetime CCTV password. (You absolutely will)
By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — It’s the smoking gun behind the most spectacular heist this side of the Millennium. A French court…
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Russian soldier jailed for life after being found guilty of shooting dead Ukrainian PoW, in unprecedented ruling
By Daria Tarasova-Markina, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — A Ukrainian court has found a Russian soldier guilty of killing a Ukrainian prisoner of…
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Certain obesity drugs will cost as little as $149 and Medicare will start covering them under White House deals
By Tami Luhby, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Certain blockbuster obesity drugs will be available for as little as $149 per month and more Medicare…
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