The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season
By David Goldman, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Americans, enraged about years of rising prices, are going into the 2025 holiday shopping season…
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Holiday and year-round scams hit Central Oregon hard—here’s how to stay safe
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — As the holidays approach, scammers ramp up their efforts to deceive consumers—and Central Oregonians are among the many…
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Bail reduced for former La Pine coach now accused of rape, sexual abuse of two minors; number of charges grows
Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse.…
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This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — A volcano in Ethiopia has erupted for the first known time in 10,000 years, spewing plumes of thick smoke and ash…
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Show me the way: Western town of Sisters asks community for input on new directional, other sign designs
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters is inviting the community to help select a design for signs to better help new visitors find their way…
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‘Tis the season to cut and bring home your own Christmas tree from the Deschutes National Forest
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. The public can…
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NW Bend woman accused of arson at her home faces hearing on mental fitness before case proceeds
A Bend woman was arraigned on arson and other charges in Deschutes County Court, accused of setting fire to her home in northwest Bend. 33-year-old…
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Bend Fire & Rescue hosting food drive for NeighborImpact to combat food insecurity during the holidays
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From now through Dec. 12, Bend Fire & Rescue invites the community to bring non-perishable food…
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Governor Kotek declares fuel emergency following Olympic Pipeline shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency Monday due to potential disruptions in fuel delivery as a result of the…
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Grace & Goods: Bethlehem Inn is opening a thrift boutique in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An exciting addition is coming to the Central Oregon community. Bethlehem Inn, a nonprofit homeless shelter, is opening…
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Sped-up progress: Time-lapse video shows last nine months of Bend Senior High construction in just a minute
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A KTVZ News viewer shared with us Monday a time-lapse video that shows the last nine months of construction on the Bend Senior…
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Oregon senators join colleagues across the West, seek more funding for wildfire recovery on federal lands
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden said Monday they have joined fellow Western senators to urge Congress to…
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Hundreds report feeling weekend earthquake in the Willamette Valley
AMITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over 200 people have reported feeling a 3.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Sunday morning in the Willamette Valley. The U.S.…
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Shepherd’s House to offer Thanksgiving dinners in Bend and Redmond, and is seeking food donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the season of gratitude and giving approaches, Shepherd’s House Ministries is reaching out to the compassionate and generous…
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Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful
By Holmes Lybrand, Devan Cole, Kara Scannell, Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI…
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Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to crimes stemming from alleged poker scheme
By Mark Morales, CNN New York (CNN) — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday to charges stemming from a…
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Problem Solvers: Central Oregon Childcare Facility Under Investigation by State Agency Following Accusations of Mistreatment and Neglect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local child care facility is under investigation by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care following allegations of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon encourages giving the gift of mentorship this Holiday season
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is asking residents to consider giving the gift of mentorship…
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White House postpones expected unveiling of new health care cost proposal
By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The White House has postponed its rollout of a new proposal to address health care costs aimed at…
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‘It’s beautiful’: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office provides holiday cheer through Thanksgiving meals to those in need
With Thanksgiving just days away, members of the Deschutes County Sheriff Employee Association are making a special effort to support rural families…
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