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University of Oregon and United Academics reach tentative agreement, averting strike

March 31, 2025 9:45 am KTVZ

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a late-night negotiation between the University of Oregon and its faculty union, United Academics, a tentative agreement…

U.S. soldiers stand near military vehicles parked at a training range in Pabrade

Bodies of three out of four US soldiers whose vehicle was submerged in Lithuania are recovered

March 31, 2025 7:36 am CNN Newsource

By Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The bodies of three of the four US soldiers who were reported missing after their vehicle…

BLM seeking public comment for Southeastern Oregon lithium-drilling project

March 31, 2025 3:03 am Kelsey Merison

Update: Adding video VALE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, March 31st, the public comment period for a lithium-drilling project in Vale, Oregon (Malheur…

Governor Tina Kotek has issued an emergency declaration for Harney County due to severe flooding

March 30, 2025 1:30 am Tracee Tuesday

BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flooding in Harney County has prompted Governor Tina Kotek to declare an emergency for the area. Evacuation notices have been…

Band of Brothers honors Vietnam veterans with special ceremony and pins

March 28, 2025 8:01 pm Tyson Beauchemin

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Vietnam Veterans Day approaches, the Band of Brothers held a special ceremony in Redmond on Friday to honor those who…

Humane Society of Central Oregon Responds to Urgent Dog Surrender Bend, OR (March 27, 2025) – In a major coordinated effort with the Klamath County Sheriff’s Department and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control, the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) is currently addressing the surrender of over 30 dogs from a property south of La Pine. The dogs, ranging from young puppies to senior dogs, are suffering from various health issues, including malnourishment, significant injuries, and chronic disease. This urgent circumstance has put a strain on the resources of the shelter, which is at full capacity for dogs. With an ongoing effort to care for and manage this large intake of dogs, HSCO is calling for community support: Adoptions: Visit the shelter to adopt one of our currently available dogs, helping free up resources for incoming animals. All available animals are listed at hsco.org/adopt. Fostering: We are in need of short-term foster care for young and senior dogs. Donations: Many of the animals will need ongoing medical treatment and long-term care requiring significant funding. Secure donations can be made directly at hsco.org/donate. Executive Director’s Statement: Amber Kostoff, Executive Director of HSCO, says, "Right now, our top priority is giving these animals the medical care they urgently need. We’re calling on our community for help: adopt, foster, or donate. Your support will help ensure these animals get the care they need.” About the Dogs and Care Efforts: The surrendered animals are receiving comprehensive medical assessments and treatments from HSCO’s veterinary team. The dogs will become available as they are medically cleared and have been spayed or neutered. When the dogs become available for adoption, they will be listed on HSCO’s website: hsco.org.

La Pine-area woman facing 69 animal neglect charges; 18 of the surrendered dogs brought to HSCO in Bend

March 28, 2025 11:09 am Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

A woman was cited on 69 counts of first-degree animal neglect after surrendering dozens of dogs from her property south of La Pine, Klamath County…

South Deschutes County man arrested on charges of posing as a minor online to receive explicit images of girls

March 28, 2025 1:48 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 51-year-old south Deschutes County resident has been arrested and indicted on nine felony counts of encouraging child sex…

‘Theater is exploding in Central Oregon’: Ovation Performing Arts in Bend is expanding

March 28, 2025 10:34 am Jillian Fortner

Ovation Performing Arts in Bend is…

This photo illustration shows the X icon on a smartphone screen in Los Angeles

Elon Musk says he sold X to his AI company

March 28, 2025 2:35 pm CNN Newsource

By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk on Friday evening announced he has sold his social media company, X, to xAI, his artificial…

Senators Broadman, McLane call on insurers to pause policy cancellations over their internal wildfire risk maps

March 28, 2025 2:04 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senators Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) and Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) said Friday they have issued a joint…

JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland, makes highest-profile case for US control of the island

March 27, 2025 5:52 pm CNN Newsource

CNN By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday made the highest-profile case to date for…

A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on February 7 in Washington

State Department formally notifies Congress it is effectively dissolving USAID

March 28, 2025 10:28 am CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The State Department on Friday formally notified Congress it is effectively dissolving the US…

Motorists pick up pieces of a damaged road in Naypyidaw

Myanmar’s military junta makes rare plea for help after powerful earthquake kills scores with toll expected to rise

March 27, 2025 11:46 pm CNN Newsource

By Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the heart of war-ravaged Myanmar of…

Shifting Seasons: The changing snowpack

March 28, 2025 9:41 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Cascades play a huge role in our daily lives. Changes in the snowpack impact everything from water supply to wildfire…

Attendees talk together at Unofficial Logging Co. during transportation night at Engage Deschutes

Unofficial Logging Co. hosts transportation discussion at monthly Engage Deschutes event

March 28, 2025 10:23 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unofficial Logging Co. in downtown Bend has begun hosting a monthly Engage Deschutes gathering. The events are meant to…

Congressman Cliff Bentz discusses key issues impacting Central and Eastern Oregon

March 28, 2025 6:29 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – In an interview with KTVZ, U.S. Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) discussed a range of critical issues affecting Oregon and the…

Oregon Health Authority: Termination of $117 million in COVID-area federal grants will have immediate impacts

March 27, 2025 6:36 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Substance…

Bend’s new Costco is bustling – and now, the former location is available to lease

March 27, 2025 6:22 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News learned Thursday that the former site of Bend’s Costco Wholesale store at the Forum Shopping Center is available for…

After nearly two years, Bend’s Crux Fermentation Project is closing its Portland pub

March 27, 2025 6:11 pm KGW

By Alex Jensen, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Bend-based Crux Fermentation Project will close its Portland pub this weekend after nearly two years in…

Death with Dignity Act deaths prescriptions

Death with Dignity: Oregon’s aid-in-dying deaths fall while prescriptions rise, new state report shows

March 27, 2025 5:36 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prescriptions for life-ending medications under Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act increased last year, while the number of…