BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New childcare options are coming to the OSU-Cascades campus this fall, following the closure of Bend’s Little Kits Early Learning Center. NeighborImpact plans to open three Head Start classrooms at OSU-Cascades on September 8th, serving up to 33 children through state- and federally subsidized Head Start programs. The new classrooms will
Continue Reading
By: Amanda Watford Families who believe local officials prematurely ruled their loved ones’ deaths suicides or accidents — rather than investigating whether domestic violence played a role — are pushing lawmakers in a growing number of states to require additional scrutiny. Advocates call the deaths “hidden homicides” — killings they say may be staged to
Continue Reading
By Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Oman, a historic partner for the United States and proven mediator to Iran, was once again threatened by President Donald Trump over its negotiations with the Islamic Republic, leaving many in the region confused. Trump’s warning on Monday reiterated a threat he issued in May to “blow up” Oman
Continue ReadingBend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School has received $5,000 in funding and is now in the running for a $1 million football field renovation through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition. The school was randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner. The national contest features more than $8.4 million in total prizes for
Continue Reading
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Students participating in extracurricular athletics will require sports physicals for the upcoming school year, according to a recent back-to-school reminder. These physicals, which can be requested from health care providers during annual wellness visits using the OSAA form, are mandatory for all student participants.
Continue Reading
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Open Arts Center will host a free art gathering for adults from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, allowing participants to connect with local artists and create work in a community setting.
Continue Reading
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A stag at one of London’s royal parks has been shot dead by a wildlife officer after injuring a man who was having a picnic, as park authorities warn against feeding the animals. The Royal Parks charity, which manages Richmond Park, where the incident took place over the weekend,
Continue Reading
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Britain’s Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank have announced that their third child is named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. The couple made the announcement in a post on Instagram on Monday. “2 weeks ago today we welcomed our girl to the world. And since then we’ve had the most
Continue Reading
By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A stand-up comedian, considered one of China’s most influential cultural figures, has been placed under investigation and had performances cancelled after he joked about a communist party song. Guo Degang, China’s best-known comic, was accused of violating public morals after he improvised his own lyrics to a
Continue ReadingStory by Reuters (Reuters) — Two students were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, one of them the gunman, and the situation was now under control, officials said, in the second such incident in the country in less than two months. The shooting took place at a
Continue Reading
OREGON (KTVZ) — A Redmond middle school teacher who used SELCO funding to launch a Career and Technical Education shop class is encouraging other Oregon educators to apply for more than $125,000 now available through the credit union’s Regional Classroom Makeover and Creative Educator Grant programs. Applications opened Aug. 15 and close Sept. 30. The funding opportunities are provided
Continue Reading
OREGON (KTVZ) — Senior Oregon National Guard leaders traveled to the Grasshopper Fire camp near Tygh Valley today to visit Air National Guard members supporting wildland firefighting operations and thank them for their service. The Grasshopper Fire has burned more than 90,000 acres and was 47% contained as of yesterday. The fire camp supporting response
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A young golden eagle is back in the wild after more than six weeks of rehabilitation in Bend. The eagle was rescued near Summer Lake in June after being found unable to fly, with severe damage to the feathers on its right wing. Think Wild treated the bird, and replaced three
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a celebration of community, culture, and connection is coming back to Bend. Welcoming Week returns September 10th through the 19th, bringing events designed to highlight the people and cultures that make Central Oregon home. This year’s theme is “Stories We Share,” focusing on community voices and creating opportunities for
Continue Reading
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle crash in La Pine sent one person to the hospital Monday morning. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the crash on Finley Butte Road at about 10:51 a.m. Investigators say the driver of a Midstate Electric Ford F-150 hit a power pole, then went through
Continue Reading
Bend-La Pine School DistrictFirst Day of School:Wednesday, September 9th – Grades 1-6 & 9, Staggered KindergartenThursday, September 10th – Grades 7-8 and 10-12, Staggered KindergartenBack to School Information: Click Here Crook County School DistrictFirst Day of School:Tuesday, September 8th – Grades 1-6 & 9Wednesday, September 9th – Grades 7-8 and 10-12Monday, September 14th – KindergartenBack
Continue Reading
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many evacuation zones around the Rowe Creek Complex have now been reduced as firefighters continue their work on containment. However, areas along Ochoco Ranger Station Road and the Highway 26 corridor remain at Level 3 – Go Now as crews continue working to strengthen containment lines. Residents are urged to stay
Continue Reading
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon. The campaign, led statewide by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, aims to recognize emergency managers and highlight community disaster preparedness. The state campaign aligns with a national effort organized by the International Association of Emergency
Continue Reading
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon housing starts increased by 11.3% year-over-year during the first half of 2026, marking a second consecutive year of statewide construction growth. The increase occurred as national housing production dropped by 1.3% over the same period. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the production figures, pointing to state administrative efforts to reduce regulatory
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Talk about a hairy situation! A massive furball tumbling through the streets of New York City has people doing double takes — and of course there’s an interesting story behind it. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣
Continue Reading