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Governor Kotek proclaims April as Oregon Arbor Month

March 31, 2025 4:46 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April to be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation recognizes…

The Giving Plate hosts Easter Basket Drive: You can help spread joy to local children

March 31, 2025 4:19 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate, a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to compassionate food relief, is calling on the Bend community to…

The University of Minnesota did not identify the student

University of Minnesota graduate student was detained by ICE for prior drunken driving incident, DHS official says

March 31, 2025 4:16 pm CNN Newsource

By Gloria Pazmino and Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A University of Minnesota graduate student who was detained by US Immigration and Customs…

State crews, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office helping Burns, Harney County deal with the worst flooding in decades

March 31, 2025 11:59 am Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding photos, video) BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The state of Oregon and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are among agencies rushing to help…

Redmond residents invited to vote in 2025 People’s Choice Art Contest

March 31, 2025 3:50 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places invites residents to vote for their favorite sculpture in the 2025 People’s…

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says she’s in hospital after car crash with a school bus

March 31, 2025 3:41 pm CNN Newsource

By Michael Rios, Angus Watson and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Jeffrey Epstein accuser who alleged Prince Andrew…

A large pile of garbage is seen in Birmingham

Britain’s second-largest city declares ‘major incident’ as 17,000 tons of uncollected garbage left on streets

March 31, 2025 3:16 pm CNN Newsource

By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s second-largest city has declared a “major incident” after a sanitation worker strike left over…

Crackdown on activists, dealing with job loss, importance of deep sleep: Catch up on the day’s stories

March 31, 2025 2:32 pm CNN Newsource

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…

The departments of Education; Health and Human Services; and the US General Services Administration reportedly announced they are reviewing $8.7 billion in grants and more than $255 million worth of contracts between Harvard

Federal agencies reviewing nearly $9 billion in contracts, grants with Harvard over antisemitism concerns

March 31, 2025 2:27 pm CNN Newsource

By Jeff Winter and Yash Roy, CNN (CNN) — Three federal agencies are reviewing nearly $9 billion in contracts and grants between the government…

RootedHomes opens lottery for Rooted at 19th affordable Net Zero homes in Redmond

March 31, 2025 2:25 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery. This unique opportunity allows…

US citizen detained in Belarus accused of sneaking into country on cargo train

March 31, 2025 2:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Victoria Butenko, Caitlin Danaher and Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — An American citizen has been detained in Belarus after being accused of…

Analysis finds growing health care, biotech sectors are critical for Bend’s economy over the next 20 years

March 31, 2025 12:38 pm Barney Lerten

A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in…

American flags fly outside a car dealership in Alhambra

Looming car tariffs have some Americans rushing to dealerships to avoid sticker shock

March 30, 2025 11:33 am CNN Newsource

By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Auto dealerships across the United States could see a jump in customer traffic this week as cost-conscious buyers…

President Donald Trump seen here on the South Lawn of the White House promoted April 2 as “Liberation Day” in America

Trump is now planning a splashy ‘Liberation Day’ announcement. What he’ll say is still up in the air

March 31, 2025 11:57 am CNN Newsource

By David Goldman and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — For weeks, President Donald Trump has promoted April 2 as “Liberation Day” in America, when…

Dangerous line of storms targets nearly entire Eastern Seaboard after killing at least 7 in central US

March 31, 2025 1:23 am CNN Newsource

By Matthew Rehbein, Hanna Park and CNN Meteorologists Mary Gilbert and Gene Norman (CNN) — A dangerous, wide-reaching storm is threatening tens…

PacifiCorp involved in bills in Oregon, other western states to limit utility wildfire liability, damages

March 31, 2025 10:49 am Barney Lerten

The Oregon Legislature is expected to advance two bills this week that could provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of…

One night only: Comedian, former Daily Show host Trevor Noah plans special performance in Bend

March 31, 2025 10:26 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah, the Emmy-winning comedian and former host of The Daily Show, has announced a special performance in Bend this…

University of Oregon and United Academics reach tentative agreement, averting strike

March 31, 2025 9:45 am KTVZ

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a late-night negotiation between the University of Oregon and its faculty union, United Academics, a tentative agreement…

U.S. soldiers stand near military vehicles parked at a training range in Pabrade

Bodies of three out of four US soldiers whose vehicle was submerged in Lithuania are recovered

March 31, 2025 7:36 am CNN Newsource

By Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The bodies of three of the four US soldiers who were reported missing after their vehicle…

5 things to know for March 31: Myanmar earthquake, Gaza, Trump 3rd term, Extreme weather, Police suicides

March 31, 2025 3:51 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — The White House Correspondents’ Association has canceled plans to have comedian Amber Ruffin headline its…