Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — National Public Lands Day, a nationwide event dedicated to volunteering on public lands, takes place this Saturday, Sept. 26. Thousands of volunteers across the country are expected to participate in stewardship projects on national forests and grasslands. The annual day of service encourages stewardship by providing community members an opportunity to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the return of Annual Deschutes Historical Museum Chili Feed, to a Native Planting Day in Prineville, For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced today that it is hiring for winter seasonal positions in central Oregon. The agency is recruiting for five seasonal openings. These include four visitor services positions to support front desk operations and one forestry technician position with an emphasis on special uses. Prospective employees must be
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veteran homeowners in Central Oregon may qualify for no-cost home repairs through the Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program offered by NeighborImpact. The program provides assistance to address health, safety and accessibility needs in local residences. Funded by Oregon Housing and Community Services, the program offers grants ranging from $15,000 to
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By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that US President Donald Trump will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles, a key demand as Kyiv tries to fend off relentless Russian aerial attacks. “There are concrete agreements in place,” Zelensky told reporters. “During our last meeting, President Trump emphasized that, yes,
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Nearly four years ago, a peace deal ended the brutal war in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, one of the deadliest conflicts of the 21st century. Now, the violence has returned — but the battle lines have changed. Tigrayan rebels are again fighting the federal government, while forces that were
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By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among dozens of protesters detained Thursday in New York during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he visited the United Nations. NYPD said it took 103 people into custody as it tried to break up a
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By Dalia Faheid, Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — A Pittsburgh pediatrician was killed and his wife was critically injured after a man broke into their home and stabbed them in their bed while their young children escaped to a neighbor’s home, according to authorities. Dr. Idris Evans and his wife woke up to a man
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to a structure fire at a home under construction on Greenmont Drive in south Bend just after 4 p.m. today. The Alfalfa Fire District also sent a water tender to assist. Firefighters arrived within five minutes of the initial dispatch and found flames in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to permits filed with the City of Bend, the former Bend Staples store, located north of the Olive Garden restaurant along Business 97, is in the process to being transformed into a retail grocery store. Permits filed with the city include the following:1 – Interior partition walls. finishes, painting, and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $14 million in grant funding to fire departments and first responder organizations across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. That includes $253,000 to Redmond Fire & Rescue in Redmond. The funding is intended to support emergency personnel who respond to local disasters and
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By Eduardo Cuevas, CNN (CNN) — James Copenhaver, one of the men who was wounded during the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally in 2024, has died, his family said through a lawyer Thursday. Copenhaver died Wednesday at a hospital at age 76, according to the Allegheny County Office of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor posted on their website, the ski area plans on opening on December 4th for the 2026 / 2027 season.Here’s what you need to know:The mountain will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Note: Mt. Bachelor will open for the season, conditions permitting.Schedule of Events:9:00 a.m. – First Chair10:30
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By Erin Burnett, Billy Stockwell, CNN New York (CNN) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s media appearances in Iran are tightly controlled affairs. But on Thursday he sat down to face questions from a group of journalists in New York, where despite being the leader of a country at war with the United States, he is
Continue ReadingBy Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It’s a boy! And the first baby born on this remote Scottish island in more than 30 years. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Grim milestone In another blow to the frozen US housing market, mortgage rates
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By Eric Levenson, Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — As Caleb Flynn’s former lover Alleigha Botner sat on the stand, a prosecutor opened a cardboard box and presented her with a hefty red book to read aloud. Then he gave her another. And then another. 34 books later, the jury had heard key firsthand evidence about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a wildlife hospital based in Bend is seeking $13,000 in community donations to overhaul its laundry system with commercial-grade equipment. The upgrade is intended to support the facility as it cares for nearly 1,000 injured and orphaned native animals each year. The hospital currently relies on residential-style washing machines
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drop Thesis, a licensed psilocybin service center in Bend, Ore., has partnered with the Returning Veterans Project to launch The Path Forward Program. The initiative allows local and regional businesses to sponsor psilocybin-assisted therapy for military veterans in Central Oregon at no cost to the veteran. The partnership addresses financial barriers
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire officials will lift Stage one Public Use Fire Restrictions across several public land areas starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25. The decision follows a reduction in the regional fire danger rating level to moderate on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The end of Stage one restrictions applies to the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An independent investigation into Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Lt. James McLaughlin has uncovered allegations of untruthfulness, failure to report a citizen complaint and failure to share video evidence with command staff. McLaughlin was placed on administrative leave on June 5, 2026, following complaints regarding misconduct during and after a SWAT operation.
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