Bend Park & Rec officials question impact of city tax breaks on future park funding
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Bend Park and Recreation Board is taking a closer look at how city tax breaks and development incentives could affect the…
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McKenzie Pass fully closes for the season on Thursday – and ODOT says there’s a change this year
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With winter approaching, the Oregon Department of Transportation says its crews will close the east…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Rain and Strong Winds are Forecasted for Wednesday, impacting communities across Central Oregon
The winds are expected to gust near 40 – 45 mph Wednesday with rainy conditions. The trees still have a good amount of leaves on them and the wind…
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‘Very worrying’: Nearly half of Oregon health care workers not vaccinated against the flu, OHA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flu vaccine rates among Oregon health care workers have plummeted over the last five respiratory virus seasons, raising the…
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St. Charles, five other health providers unite in a joint message: Vaccines are safe, and we are here to answer questions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As respiratory virus season arrives in Central Oregon, providers from six local health care organizations are joining together…
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DOT may close certain parts of the airspace due to air traffic controller shortages
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Transportation may close some parts of US airspace if enough air traffic…
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White House says it will partially fund SNAP benefits after Trump threatens to withhold them until shutdown ends
By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The White House said Tuesday it would follow through on plans to partially fund critical…
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Dick Cheney, influential Republican vice president to George W. Bush, dies
CNN — Dick Cheney, America’s most powerful modern vice president and chief architect of the “war on terror,” who helped lead the country into…
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Congress ties record for longest shutdown as bipartisan talks pick up steam
By Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, Adam Cancryn, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — With Congress now tied for its longest-ever shutdown, a small group of…
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Redmond managed camp back on track after funding uncertainty
REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — After weeks of uncertainty, plans to open a managed camp in Redmond by winter are moving forward following approval from both…
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Deschutes County assessor holds informational meeting about 2025-26 property taxes
(Adding Video and Quotes from Deschutes County Tax Assessor Scot Langton) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Property Tax Statements have been sent out…
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Wyden, Merkley introduce bill to pause student loans during extended Government shutdowns
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday they are introducing a bill to pause student loan payments for…
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SNAP funding uncertainty leaves Central Oregon food banks scrambling to feed families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Uncertainty surrounding federal food assistance is putting pressure on local food banks across Oregon — including Shepherd’s…
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UPDATE: Missing La Pine woman located safe and in good health
(Update: Jezrah Tracy located safe) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday Jezrah Tracy has been located…
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Trump urges New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo for mayor
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump urged New Yorkers in his strongest terms yet to vote for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in…
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Deschutes County Road Department sets winter closure date for Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department, in partnership with the U. S. Forest Service, said Monday it will close Cascade Lakes…
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SHOTS FIRED: Bend man run over in parking lot of Shilo Inn
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23 year old Bend resident has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run and unlawful use of a weapon. Early Sunday…
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Burgerville to offer free meals for children affected by interruption in SNAP benefits this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In response to the interruption in SNAP benefits, from Nov. 3 – Nov. 9, 2025, Burgerville is offering a free Kids Cheeseburger…
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Clocks ‘fell back’ this weekend, but you didn’t prepare. Here’s what to do now
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — No, I did not prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time this past weekend, when most US states set clocks back…
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Tylenol’s parent company will combine with the maker of Huggies in a $48.7 billion mega-deal
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Huggies maker Kimberly-Clark announced Monday it will buy Tylenol’s parent company Kenvue in a…
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