Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees, the company’s second round of large-scale job reductions in…
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After town hall attack, Ilhan Omar condemns ‘terrorizing’ immigration push and criticism from GOP
CNN By Eric Bradner, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical…
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Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing bridge moves forward with new design and $32M in funding
(adding additional information; adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-anticipated bridge project aimed at connecting Bend’s east and west sides…
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U-Haul “U-Box” facility under construction along Highway 97 in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’ve driven down Highway 97 in Bend recently, you may have noticed a bright, colorful building going up — and wondered…
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Federal judge ends oft-used exemption to environmental review for logging on federal land
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A 34-year-old rule exempting some commercial logging projects on federal lands from…
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Bend business brings a high-tech 3D camera to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings,…
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A novel way to spend spring break: Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp to debut in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Northwest has announced the inaugural Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp, a free, multi-day program designed to…
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City of Bend to hold design open house for new roundabout planned at SE 15th Street and Ferguson Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting community members to attend an informational Design Open House for the 15th Street and Ferguson…
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City of Bend updates website, aiming to make it more user-friendly, easier for users to find info
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has announced the launch of its updated website. “This newly designed website is a City Council priority to…
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Heart of Oregon Corps named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the Year by Central Oregon Builders Association
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps has announced it was named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum pitches patchwork ‘K-30’ plan to tackle generational affordability issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle WEST LINN, Ore.— At a library in suburban West Linn, nursing students, millennial parents and recent…
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Oregon State Baseball Prepares for Upcoming Season
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Beavers baseball team has officially begun preparing for the 2026 season, with players reporting for…
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A federal judge has blocked the possible deportation of a 5-year-old and his father for now
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota preschooler detained in Texas with his father cannot be imminently deported, a federal judge ruled…
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Rising need: Central Oregonians turned to NeighborImpact for help over 1 million times in a year
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians in need of help turned to NeighborImpact for assistance more than 1 million times in a year. That’s…
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Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert responds to Lt. James ‘Mac’ McLaughlin entering the race
Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, who is seeking election to a full four-year term, told KTVZ News on Tuesday that he welcomes sheriff’s…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady as 2025 ends; region added 1,560 jobs over the past year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from November to December, holding steady…
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Oregon in top 10 of America’s most arts-vibrant communities for third consecutive year
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has secured its spot as a national cultural staple, coming in at number 10 in the 10th annual Arts…
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A bomb cyclone is more likely to impact parts of the East Coast this weekend. Here are the updated scenarios
By Andrew Freedman, Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — A powerful winter storm will form off the East Coast this weekend amid a bout of deadly cold,…
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Alex Pretti broke rib in confrontation with federal agents a week before death, sources say
By Jeff Winter, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Federal immigration officers have been collecting personal information about protesters and…
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Italians furious over deployment of ICE agents to bolster US security at Winter Olympics
By Sana Noor Haq, Barbie Latza Nadeau, Antonia Mortensen, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Outrage is growing in Italy over the deployment of…
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