Elon Musk wants to privatize the Postal Service and Amtrak
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk says that he believes the US Postal Service and Amtrak need to be privatized and that “we should…
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Bend car-theft suspect chased, runs from police; late-night alert sent to hundreds downtown
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An SUV left unlocked with the keys in it was stolen in southern Bend on Tuesday, police said. It was…
Continue Reading3 skiers are believed to be buried under an avalanche in Alaska
By Elizabeth Wolfe and Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — A trio of skiers is likely buried under an avalanche near Anchorage, Alaska, that occurred…
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NBC News’ award-winning journalist Tom Llamas named the next anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’
(update: adding video) NEW YORK (KTVZ) – NBC News’ award-winning journalist Tom Llamas will become the next anchor and managing editor of NBC…
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OSU-Cascades hosting webinar to provide updates, gather feedback for future innovation district
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University will host a market-sounding webinar event to provide updates and gather feedback in preparation for…
Continue ReadingMillions in path of deadly storm bringing fierce winds, blizzard conditions and tornado warnings
By Mary Gilbert, Taylor Ward, Artemis Moshtaghian and Phil Gast, CNN (CNN) — A mammoth and multifaceted storm is slamming the eastern half of…
Continue ReadingTariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada delayed by one month
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has granted an exemption on auto tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, White…
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Bethlehem Inn announces upcoming retirement of longtime Executive Director Gwenn Wysling
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bethlehem Inn announced Wednesday the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Gwenn Wysling, effective June 30, after 15…
Continue ReadingTrump admin plans to cut more than 70,000 jobs at Department of Veterans Affairs, memo says
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is planning to cut tens of thousands of employees at the Department of Veterans…
Continue ReadingA 40-day Target boycott starts today. It couldn’t come at a worse time for the company
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Target is facing a 40-day consumer boycott starting Wednesday over the company’s shift away from…
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Drama unfolds at La Pine Park & Rec meeting when board member is asked to explain a suspect financial transaction
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News initially planned to attend Tuesday night’s La Pine Park & Rec District Board meeting to cover the…
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Protests and town halls: Local Democratic legislators react to joint address
President Donald Trump addressed congressional leaders, talking immigration, tariffs, and government efficiency. Oregon legislators like District…
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Trump protest climbers hang upside-down U.S. flag from atop Monkey Face at Smith Rock State Park
A group of Smith Rock climbers opposed to the Trump administration’s policies decided to hang a U.S. flag upside down – a well-known sign of…
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Texas Rep. Al Green removed by House Sergeant at Arms after causing disruption
From CNN’s Kit MaherMinutes into President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, a disturbance from Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas resulted…
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Portland’s Amaterra Winery expanding to new location in downtown Bend
Portland’s Amaterra Winery announced Tuesday that it will be opening a second location late this spring on Bond Street in downtown Bend, in the…
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Democrats reject GOP funding strategy, stoking shutdown fears
By Lauren Fox and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Democrats are rejecting House Republicans’ plan to pass a stopgap spending bill through the end…
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Two pickups collide head-on on Highway 97 south of Klamath Falls; both drivers killed
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision of two pickup trucks early Monday morning on U.S. Highway 97 south of…
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Gas prices fall in Bend and across Oregon, but AAA says drivers can expect to see them rise in coming weeks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices are heading lower in almost all states, including Oregon, this week. However, refinery maintenance season is…
Continue ReadingWhat will cost Americans more from sweeping tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — American consumers and businesses stand to pay a hefty price for the tariffs President Donald Trump enacted…
Continue ReadingDow falls by almost 700 points after Trump’s tariffs threaten a dangerous trade war
CNN By Lucy Bayly and John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks whipsawed Tuesday after President Donald Trump made good on his threat to…
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