How Rob Reiner changed movies forever by challenging himself as an artist
CNN By Sandra Gonzalez, TuAnh Dam, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — Robert Reiner, the celebrated actor, director and producer, was found dead with…
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Here’s what’s in the House GOP health care bill
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans have approved their version of a health care bill as the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care…
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Powerball climbs to estimated $1.25 billion after there were no big winners in Monday’s drawing
By Toni Odejimi, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion after there were no big winners in Monday…
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‘Heroic’ bystander who wrestled gun from Bondi Beach attacker is son of refugees and father to two
By Laura Sharman, Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A bystander who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a mass shooting at Bondi…
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‘Be kind and be a light’: Central Oregon comes together to celebrate first day of Chanukah at menorah lighting
The spirit of Chanukah shone brightly Sunday evening as dozens of families, children, and neighbors gathered at the Old Mill District for the 15th…
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DECISION 2026: One-on-one with gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon House Minority Leader and current state senator Christine Drazan brought her campaign for governor to Central…
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Police release man detained as a person of interest in Brown University shooting
By Curt Devine, John Miller, Evan Perez, Allison Gordon, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — Saying the “evidence now points in a different…
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As Jews celebrate Hanukkah, America’s Jewish community is on edge in wake of antisemitic attack in Australia
By Michelle Watson, Julia Vargas Jones, Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Members of the Jewish community across the world woke up Sunday to yet…
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‘It’s just a delight’: Holiday Paddle Parade lights up Deschutes River in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Paddlers turned the Deschutes River into a floating holiday display Friday evening, lighting up the water with festive…
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Oregon State Police launch statewide holiday traffic safety operation on Highway 97, surrounding highways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police (OSP) launched a large-scale traffic safety initiative Friday, ramping up patrols across Highway 97 and…
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Nine new businesses have opened in downtown Redmond this year; occupancy holds above 90%
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency announced Friday that nine new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have…
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Community Conversations: Scouts of America help Central Oregonians recycle their Christmas trees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the holiday lights come down and Christmas trees start shedding their needles, the Scouts of America are stepping in to…
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Dozens of Central Oregon kids in foster care are waiting for their advocate. Volunteer training is coming up soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon said Friday it is now accepting applications for its upcoming winter volunteer training course,…
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Wyden, Senate colleagues demand answers from Forest Service after sharp drop in wildfire fuel reduction work
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday he and Senate colleagues are demanding information from the Trump administration about…
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Massive landslide closes state highway in Oregon’s Coast Range, takes out part of road
A large landslide following days of heavy rain and high water has closed Oregon Highway 229 in the Coast Range, the Oregon Department of…
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Bend Park and Recreation District invites the community to fill out a quick online ‘perception survey’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking input from community members willing to fill out an online survey. A…
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Crook County official applauds Rep. Bentz, Congress for restoring vital Secure Rural Schools funding
A Crook County official on Friday thanked Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and his congressional colleagues for passing a key bill to restore stable federal…
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Data breach triggers closure of all Deschutes Public Library locations through the weekend; website also down
(Update: New information from library director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A data breach has prompted the precautionary closure of all Deschutes Public…
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UPDATE: Campaign to send gas tax and vehicle fee hikes to voters turns in nearly 200,000 petition signatures
The chief petitioners on a referendum to have voters decide the fate of gas tax and vehicle fee increases aimed at funding ODOT delivered to the…
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House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming
By Sarah Ferris, Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans unveiled a narrow health care package on Friday that does not extend…
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