Central Oregon sled dogs train tirelessly for upcoming event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Last year, Bend musher, Jane Devlin took 5th place in the Warm Lake stage of the Idaho sled dog challenge. This year, her and her…
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Central Oregon Gives tops $1.1 million in 2024 donations; Saving Grace top fundraiser for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Gives celebrated another record-breaking year of philanthropy. The campaign, renowned for its innovative approach…
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New, returning Oregon lawmakers sworn into office; legislative session begins next week
By Ben Botkin and Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers got to work in Salem on Monday, with largely…
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On fifth day of historic health care workers strike, Providence signals it’s ready to negotiate at all eight hospitals
By  Jamie Parfitt, KGW.com PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — On the fifth day of a historic health care workers strike impacting Providence facilities in…
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Rural arts grant is COCC’s first-ever award from the National Endowment for the ArtsÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Support for the arts in rural Central Oregon received noteworthy backing Tuesday, thanks to a $10,000 award received by Central…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon closes 2024 with major grants to support Meals on Wheels, senior nutrition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is thrilled to announce that the organization has received three significant grants…
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Deschutes County releases Popular Annual Financial Report
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has released this year’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), which is a summary of the more in-depth…
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Wyden, Merkley join 39 Senate colleagues in bill to grant statehood to the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. said Tuesday they have joined 39 colleagues in introducing the District of Columbia…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives two prestigious grants from National Endowment for the Humanities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded two exceedingly competitive grants to Bend’s High Desert Museum totaling…
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Red Cross Cascades Region volunteers are on the ground in L.A. in the wake of deadly, destructive wildfires
LOS ANGELES (KTVZ) — One week after wildfires ripped through the Los Angeles region, the Red Cross is still on the ground helping to provide…
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‘This is 100% a preventable crime’: Bend Police report their officers made nearly 600 DUII arrests last year
(Update: Adding video, comments from police, MADD) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said in 2024, nearly 600 drivers were arrested, accused of DUII.…
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Burgerville update: Popular Portland fast-food chain still plans to come to Bend – but not at spot it listed by mistake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A much-anticipated addition to Bend’s fast-food scene is clearly still planning to come to the High Desert soon, though…
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Film on Mt. Bachelor founder Bill Healy to debut to sold-out Tower Theatre; group ski in his honor planned Thursday
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and Mt. Bachelor are proud to…
Continue ReadingNew rules at Starbucks, learning to let things go, the rise of Wikipedia: Catch up on the day’s stories
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…
Continue ReadingSpaceX launches two moon missions in one fell swoop
CNN By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blared toward space Wednesday carrying a pair of lunar landers on a journey to our…
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Oregon’s health care workforce is growing, but serious challenges remain, new report says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — While Oregon continues to make progress in bolstering and diversifying its health care workforce, challenges remain and more…
Continue Reading‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
By Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Kyung Lah and Anna-Maja Rappard, CNN (CNN) — Less than a month before fires swept across Los Angeles, a group…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean president arrested by anti-corruption investigators after weekslong showdown
By Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo, Simone McCarthy, Lex Harvey and Max Saltman, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol…
Continue ReadingNearly half of people across the globe harbor antisemitic beliefs, ADL says
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Antisemitism has surged around the globe over the past decade, according to the Anti-Defamation League, an…
Continue ReadingYoko Ono Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of artist, musician and activist Yoko Ono. Personal Birth date: February 18, 1933…
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