La Pine man killed in Highway 97 head-on collision of minivan, semi-truck
A fatal head-on crash on Highway 97 involving a minivan and semi-truck killed a La Pine man Thursday night. The crash investigation and removal of…
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Deschutes County commissioners approve new program to allow RVs as rental dwellings in unincorporated areas
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners approved a new program Wednesday that allows rural residents to use recreational vehicles as…
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Bend Park and Rec District and Bend Police teaming up on reminders about dog leash rules
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend has a reputation for making lists for its love of dogs; however, one of the most common complaints and pleas for help from…
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Firefighters conduct prescribed burning on 145 acres northeast of La Pine
Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest continued conducting prescribed burning operations Friday on 145 acres on the Thor Unit 7 Prescribed…
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More Central Oregon beef returning to your table soon with planned Madras-area meat processing facility
More home-grown beef should be returning to Central Oregon shelves in coming years as The Symons Beef Company soon will start building a…
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Problem Solvers: The Digital Divide and the call to ease screen addiction among students
Scrolling, streaming, a constant buzz, and endless distraction. Cell phones have found a permanent place in students’ pockets. Right now, there is a…
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BLM planning 36-acre prescribed burn in Tumalo area within the next week
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District said Friday it is planning a prescribed fire in the Tumalo area to take…
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Multi-agency investigation leads to nearly 10-year prison sentence for Bend sex offender, drug dealer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A previously convicted local sex offender was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison Friday following a multi-agency…
Continue ReadingTrump, in a major concession, says the tariff on China should be 80% — but will leave it up to Bessent
By David Goldman and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday set negotiating terms for his administration’s first…
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Small Business Spotlight: Somewhere That’s Green in Bend prioritizes people and plants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week is National Small Business Week—and Central Oregon is full of them! For this month’s Small Business Spotlight,…
Continue ReadingTrump floats raising taxes on the rich to pay for his sweeping tax and spending cuts package
By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Tami Luhby and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said he’s open to hiking taxes on wealthy…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Justice David Souter, a Bush nominee who veered to the left, dies at 85
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican appointee who retired from the high court in 2009 after…
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Bald Eagle fighting for her life after being poisoned by lead bullets; Think Wild calls for action from hunting community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Animal Hospital is calling for awareness and more hunters to switch from lead ammunition, as a Bald Eagle fights for…
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Pilot Butte Middle School teacher to receive National Award of Valor for role in getting gun away from 12-year-old student
The National Association of School Resource Officers announced Thursday that it will present its National Award of Valor to Katie Tiktin, a teacher…
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Timed reservation tickets for Lava River Cave become available Friday; cave opens in a week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Timed reservation tickets for Lava River Cave will be available starting Friday, May 9, for the 2025 season, the Deschutes…
Continue ReadingDept. of Transportation announces plans to build new air traffic control system after decades of problems
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The Department of Transportation will build a “brand new air traffic control system” by…
Continue ReadingWhat’s in a name? The history of the papal name Leo
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and…
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Get set, Bend: Expect another price hike on your utility bill
The City of Bend is moving forward with Phase 2 of its Transportation Fee, aiming to double annual revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure…
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Robert Prevost elected as first American pope and takes the name Leo XIV
By Lauren Kent, Christopher Lamb, Rob Picheta, Christian Edwards and Kara Fox, CNN Rome (CNN) — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has made…
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Evelyn Weaver’s mother, friend react to arrest of Canadian man in Bend woman’s killing nearly two years ago
A Canadian man whose extradition is being sought by the United States has been arrested and detained in Canada in connection with the July 2023…
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