La Pine Community Kitchen urgently seeking donations as need grows
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The La Pine Community Kitchen says it’s seeing a increase in visitors, but donations aren’t keeping pace. The nonprofit…
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Trump deployed the National Guard and declared federal control of DC police. Here’s how he is able to do it
CNN, POOL, TRUTHSOCIAL, WUSA, THE WHITE HOUSE, CNN VIA WEBEX, DC METROPOLITAN POLICE By Hanna Park, Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — The DC…
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Some downtown Bend businesses may be feeling the pinch from President Trump’s tariffs
Local business owners say the added costs on items like jewelry, clothing, and specialty goods may lead to higher prices for customers — or slimmer…
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Water is the draw for Central Oregonians trying to beat the heat; Bend Park & Rec offers suggestions and safety tips
With this week’s scorching forecast, the most popular way to cool off is to head to the water. Whether it’s the river, a community pool, or one…
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Two hikers rescued in Badlands Wilderness Area after running out of food and water, experiencing medical issue
Two hikers in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend ran out of food and water, got lost, and one experienced a medical issue Sunday afternoon,…
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US and China agree to critical extension, preventing tariff surge on the world’s two largest economies
CNN, POOL By Elisabeth Buchwald, Phil Mattingly, CNN (CNN) — The United States and China agreed to pause tariff hikes on each other’s goods…
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Central Oregon’s hot spell brings a risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heatstroke
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With triple-digit heat such as what areas of Central Oregon are experiencing this week, the risks of heatstroke go way up.…
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New fire on Deschutes National Forest west of Sunriver, Lolo Butte stopped fast at less than an acre
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ ) — With everyone watching closely for any new smoke amid very hot weather, a new wildfire was halted quickly on the Deschutes…
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Oregon estimates $15 billion Oregon impact from Trump budget cuts; Governor Kotek decries ‘needless, callous hardship’
SALEM. Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Monday that the budget reconciliation bill backed by the Trump Administration and passed by…
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Coast Guard suspends search for missing fisherman from capsized vessel near Newport; three others rescued
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — The Coast Guard on Monday suspended its search for a missing fisherman from a fishing vessel that capsized Sunday afternoon near…
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Canal Fire near Redmond’s Roberts Field burns 23 acres, reaches 30% containment; officials say it was human-caused
A wind-fanned, human-caused wildfire dubbed the Canal Fire broke out Sunday afternoon near Redmond’s Roberts Field and scorched 23 acres before…
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Trump to take over D.C. police and deploy the National Guard in effort to fight crime in the nation’s capital
By Megan Lebowitz and Raquel Coronell Uribe WASHINGTON (NBC News) — President Donald Trump on Monday announced he will deploy…
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Explosion reported at U.S. Steel Clairton plant, multiple people injured
By Garrett Behanna Click here for updates on this story CLAIRTON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Multiple people have been injured after a reported…
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Texas Gov. Abbott decries ‘runaway Democrats’ as redistricting standoff enters its second week
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Democratic lawmakers in Texas once again thwarted the Republican redistricting effort…
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Red Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat
We’re expecting some extreme heat the next couple of days across Oregon and SW Washington. The American Red Cross urges everyone to take three…
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New preschool opens in Redmond, student spots still available
Redmond Preschool is now enrolling infants and toddlers. For families who qualify, there’s an opportunity for students to attend at no…
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Chevy Fire in Madras contained, evacuation notice dropped after swift response by firefighters
The Chevy Fire sparked just after 12:30 Saturday afternoon on vacant land off Highway 97 in Madras. Officials say a mini excavator working in dry…
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Gunman in CDC shooting tried to leave building before taking his own life, source says
By Dalia Faheid, Ryan Young, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The gunman in the fatal attack on the US Centers for Disease Control and…
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Sisters Rodeo is accepting applications for its 2026 Rodeo Queen Contest
(Adding video from Monday’s broadcast) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Do you have what it takes to represent the western way of life, lead with poise and…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Central Oregon and Surrounding Areas
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for much of Central Oregon and parts of Washington, with…
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