No bail: Man accused of murdering mother to remain in jail after first court hearing
(Update: Earlier reporting misstated the location of Bates’ residence and the alleged crime; both occurred outside La Pine city limits,…
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House Oversight panel votes to subpoena AG Pam Bondi in Epstein probe
By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — The Republican-led House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena US Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony about…
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League of Women Voters hosts presentation on open primaries in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters will host a public presentation in Bend on Thursday focused on the implementation of open primaries…
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11-year-old Make-A-Wish Oregon ambassador to host Ski-A-Thon at Mt. Bachelor
Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with Holden and his parents to learn more about the upcoming event. Above is the full report, also available on…
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Republican petitioners sue Oregon over new law rescheduling gas tax referendum to May
Plaintiffs argue it interferes with Oregonians’ constitutional right to set a referendum date By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore.…
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Crook County resident helps Bend hiker who got lost in the Ochoco National Forest, sparking rescue effort
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue undertook a challenging rescue effort for a Bend man who got lost on a weekend…
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US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters marking a first since WWII
By Haley Britzky, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship,…
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Pentagon briefing on Iran conflict developments
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan…
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Everything we know on the fifth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
CNN By Issy Ronald, Jessie Yeung, Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — The latest Middle East conflict continues spiraling days after Israel and the US…
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Women continue breaking barriers in science, but work remains to close gender gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers…
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Bend High says goodbye to historic gym with final game
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a night to remember at Bend High School Tuesday as students, staff and alumni packed the gym for one final game before…
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Many of the six US troops killed in the war with Iran served together years earlier in Kuwait
CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, Emma Tucker, Hanna Park, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A soldier who “made you feel important,” a mother just days…
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Family-friendly Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show offers outdoor recreation fun
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center this week. Running from March 5…
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Oregonians report higher dissatisfaction with AI-powered customer service than rest of nation
A new study found that 92% of business owners believe AI improves customer experience and efficiency, while 62% of consumers have had a poor…
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Oregon sees highest gas prices in 2026; driven by Iran strikes
(Update: Adding video). PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National gas prices jumped 11 cents overnight to an average of $3.11 per gallon following weekend…
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There’s Good News: Rare blood moon captivates sky-gazers as viewer photos pour in
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local sky-gazers in Central Oregon observed the rare total lunar eclipse and blood moon around 3 a.m. Tuesday. Residents and…
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Bend man, convicted felon, receives prison sentence for assault rifle possession
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old Bend man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for illegally possessing an assault rifle and…
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Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith announces Senate campaign
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith officially launched his campaign for the United States Senate on Tuesday, March 3rd.…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance completes 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) completed 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes, a project designed to expand the…
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University of Oregon receives $20M grant to support students with disabilities
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support youth with…
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