India among top suppliers of illicit fentanyl precursors, US intelligence report says
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — India has emerged as a growing player in the illicit fentanyl trade, a new US intelligence report says, a…
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Thistle & Nest want to make home ownership a reality for Central Oregonians; Hosting open house March 28th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking to buy a home in Bend, but think it’s out of reach, Thistle and Nest wants to help. This Friday, March 28th,…
Continue ReadingFormer police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home
By Hilary Whiteman and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — A former police officer who fatally Tasered a 95-year-old Australian woman after she refused…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon Responds to Urgent Dog Surrender
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In a major coordinated effort with the Klamath County Sheriff’s Department and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal…
Continue ReadingUS defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The United States will enhance its military alliance with the Philippines as it aims to…
Continue ReadingTrump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off
By Todd Symons and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will fight for his job in a tightly contested election…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Michigan will end its DEI program, citing Trump executive order that ‘began to reshape higher education’
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The University of Michigan will immediately end its diversity, equity and inclusion program after months of…
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Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility
CNN, KTNV, LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE, POOL, KEYE, CHRISTINE H, SDOT, LITTLETON FIRE DEPT. KCNC By Andy Rose and Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN)…
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Oregon Health Authority: Termination of $117 million in COVID-area federal grants will have immediate impacts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Substance…
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Bend’s new Costco is bustling – and now, the former location is available to lease
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News learned Thursday that the former site of Bend’s Costco Wholesale store at the Forum Shopping Center is available for…
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After nearly two years, Bend’s Crux Fermentation Project is closing its Portland pub
By Alex Jensen, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Bend-based Crux Fermentation Project will close its Portland pub this weekend after nearly two years in…
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Death with Dignity: Oregon’s aid-in-dying deaths fall while prescriptions rise, new state report shows
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prescriptions for life-ending medications under Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act increased last year, while the number of…
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Crook County update: Rising water prompts short-lived flood alert, but evacuations no longer expected
Authorities warned the public Thursday about a threat of imminent flooding and possible evacuations for a few hours in some areas along Ochoco Creek…
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Recent Bend Sustainability Fund recipients share plans for their upcoming projects
Six community projects that range from new, lighted pickleball courts to creating new downhill mountain bike trails for riders of all abilities will…
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Averting a ‘failure of communication’: Bend Rep. Emerson Levy’s House-passed bill could make schools safer
Alyssa’s Law (HB 3083), legislation that requires Oregon school districts to consider installing a panic alarm system in their schools, consisting…
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Latest windstorm raises fire danger, despite wet weather; Bend Fire has tips
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s no secret, very high winds have been battering Central Oregon this week. In some areas, winds reached up to 40 mph, and…
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Aid workers reported killed and missing in Gaza as Israeli blockade nears one month
By Kareem El Damanhoury, Kareem Khadder and Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — More than a dozen aid workers have been killed or gone missing in Gaza over…
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‘Incredibly disheartening’: COCC hit by loss of $3 million in expected federal funds for Madras Campus expansion
(Update: Adding video) Project still due for completion by next January; school will seek other funds MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent continuing…
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Webfoot Home Improvements launches annual Project Serious: Nonprofit Edition, offering $20,000 in services
BEND, Ore.. (KTVZ) — Webfoot Home Improvements is excited to announce the return of its annual community initiative, Project Serious: Nonprofit…
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Deschutes County seeks public input on East and West County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Deschutes County is encouraging the public to review the draft East and West County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and provide…
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