Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm ‘in over 20 years,’ forecasters say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Powerful solar activity released by the sun reached Earth Monday, causing colorful auroral displays and GPS…
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Coast Guard OKs new I-5 bridge over Columbia River with a fixed, not movable span
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard PORTLAND, Ore. — Washington and Oregon will not have to build a bridge with a movable span to…
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Overhaul of Oregon’s school funding formula, public education goals has lawmakers at odds
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines…
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Central Oregon celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, plenty of volunteer opportunities today in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plenty of volunteer opportunities happening today, January 19th, for folks looking to make a difference and emphasize…
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The Democrats’ 2028 calendar fight: 12 states apply for a spot at the front of the line
By Arit John, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are kicking off the process of setting their 2028 presidential primary calendar this month,…
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Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway
By Ivana Kottasová, Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump told Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that he no…
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What we know about the deadly train crash in Spain as prime minister vows to ‘get to the truth’
CNN By Pau Mosquera, Tim Lister, Sana Noor Haq, CNN Adamuz, Spain — Survivors recalled haunting cries and blood-smeared passenger cars after two…
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Voters react as Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum hold townhall in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over an hour and a half, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum took questions from members of the community…
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ONE on ONE: Senator Ron Wyden stops by the KTVZ Studios
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden is in Central Oregon this week, speaking at town halls in Madras and Sisters. While he is in town, he stopped…
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BendFilm executive director departs; new leadership team announced
(Update: Added sot from Clay Pruitt) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm has announced what it calls a “leadership evolution,” as Executive Director…
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Oregon Health Authority confirms new measles case in Clackamas County, state’s third recent case
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new measles case has been identified in Clackamas County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday, again…
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La Pine rallies around child needing heart transplant
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of La Pine is coming together around a child and family in need of support – and a heart. Braxton Twyman was…
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City of Bend drafts policy to bar federal immigration enforcement at any city-owned facilities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is preparing to enact a policy barring the use of city facilities for federal immigration enforcement, as…
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Deschutes County Sheriffs Office reports results of holidays DUII crackdown
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday the results of its participation in the national Drive Sober, Get…
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COCC leaders ask the public to sign a petition, urge lawmakers to head off budget cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Facing pending budget cuts at the state level for the 2025-27 mid-biennium — likely 2%, but as much as 5% — Central Oregon…
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Update: Fundraiser underway for injured cyclist after vehicle runs red light in Bend
(Update: adding video, interview with Bend PD officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A GoFundMe has begun for the Bend man who was injured after being hit by…
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Update: Madras councilors accept city administrator’s resignation, name Jeff Hurd as interim successor
The Madras City Council held a special meeting Friday morning to formally accept City Administrator Will Ibershof and appointed Public Works Director…
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100 Oregon National Guard soldiers welcomed home after canceled Portland deployment, demobilization
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Military Department leaders greeted about 100 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning to…
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6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast near Bandon, no tsunami expected
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the USGS, just before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15th, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon…
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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awards $759K to 93 Southern Oregon nonprofits
ROSEBURG, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $759,930 to non-profit organizations across Southern Oregon on Thursday at…
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