Judge in Idaho student killings case demands records held following leak
By Eric Levenson, Jean Casarez, Lauren del Valle and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A judge overseeing the pretrial hearings for Bryan Kohberger,…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch discusses water sustainability, city development and the new Amazon facility
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions about water sustainability in town and upcoming development plans, to questions about traffic safety and…
Continue Reading31 million tons of supercharged seaweed is creeping toward beaches in Florida and around the Caribbean
By Stephanie Elam, CNN (CNN) — The Atlantic Ocean has a toxic seaweed problem. Floating in brown islands of algae, this year’s sargassum…
Continue ReadingWalmart warns it will raise prices because of tariffs
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, said President Donald Trump’s tariffs are “too…
Continue ReadingBoeing secures ‘largest-ever’ order from Qatar during Trump visit
By Juliana Liu and Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — Boeing has secured a deal with Qatar for up to 210 jets in what the White House is calling…
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NFL Returns to KTVZ (NBC), KFXO (FOX) & Telemundo Central Oregon: Seahawks, 49ers, Raiders & Playoff Action All Season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Football is back, and KTVZ (NBC), KFXO (FOX), and Telemundo Central Oregon are your official home for NFL action throughout the…
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‘We can build hope’: Habitat for Humanity holds Women Build Week in SE Bend neighborhood
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week is not just an event — it’s a movement to showcase the…
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‘The competition is always fierce’: 2024 Pole Pedal Paddle champion prepares to defend title
Triathlete Andy Krueger is gearing up to defend his title at this year’s Pole Pedal Paddle, a race he’s been familiar with since…
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Bend shelter says it’s seen few of the homeless forced to move from China Hat Road, but remains prepared
It’s been two weeks since the closure of the Bend area’s largest homeless camp, off China Hat Road. Homeless advocates in Central Oregon are now…
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Longtime senior producers for NBC’s Dateline & Nightly News visit the KTVZ Studios
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The KTVZ Studio was bustling with questions and great stories from Sandy and Bruce Cummings as they made a special visit…
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Oregon Zoo says sad goodbye to beloved red panda Moshu (nicknamed ‘Sir Snacks-a-Lot’)
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, who passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, more than a year…
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Central Oregon lawmakers form bipartisan caucus, lay out priorities for current legislative session
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Legislative priorities for the 2025 Central Oregon Caucus focus on the region’s unique needs around economic development,…
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Bend Municipal Airport receives $2.14 million federal grant for taxi lanes rehabilitation
Oregon lawmakers announced Wednesday that seven Oregon airports, including the Bend Municipal Airport, have secured about $22.7 million combined in…
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Oregon economists forecast $500 million less state revenue amid uncertainty, sluggish growth
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carl Riccadonna, state chief economist and Michael Kennedy, senior economist of the Department of Administrative Services…
Continue ReadingLawmakers press Kennedy on mass cuts, canceled medical research
By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers repeatedly pressed US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy on canceled medical…
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Oregon adds 8,400 jobs in past two months as unemployment rate edges higher
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit to 4.7% in April and was 4.6% in March, after rising gradually over the past year from…
Continue ReadingGood news! Prices are falling. But it might be for bad reasons
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The lowest inflation rate in four-years was made possible by a trend that will surely bring smiles to the…
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Keeping in step with Redmond’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, City Council approved a new residential development
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — One of the main agenda items in Tuesday’s Redmond City Council meeting, was the approval of ordinance 2025-09; the Antelope…
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Bend’s Epic Aircraft won last year’s Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest. It’s time to nominate for 2025
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Business & Industry, in partnership with Here is Oregon, is excited to announce the third annual Coolest Thing Made…
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Syphilis during pregnancy is on the rise in Oregon, leading to serious health complications for infants
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care providers in Oregon are deeply concerned that congenital syphilis rates continue to rise at an alarming pace,…
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