Bend’s EarthCruiser, which closed its plant a year ago, outlines bold new plans for the future of overland travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– EarthCruiser recently announced the completion of a major milestone: the final direct…
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Redmond burglary, domestic violence suspect eludes police search; police seek public tips
The police search for a burglary and domestic violence suspect closed a busy southwest Redmond street and put two nearby schools in Secure status…
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Visit Bend awards total of $300,000 to 20 local organizations for arts and cultural tourism projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty organizations dedicated to Bend’s arts and culture scene will receive a total of $300,000 in grants from the Bend…
Continue ReadingGeorge Wendt, actor who played Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dead at 76
By Alli Rosenbloom and Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — George Wendt, an actor and comedian who was beloved for his performance as Norm…
Continue ReadingOwners vote to allow NFL players to participate in flag football competition at 2028 LA Olympics
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — NFL owners voted on Tuesday to allow players in the league to participate in the flag football competition at the…
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Redmond extends application window for city’s first retail marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has extended the window for accepting Retail Marijuana Dispensaries applications to Friday, May 30. …
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Central Oregon unemployment rates hold steady; job numbers up slightly over the past month and year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Central Oregon were little changed this April, the Oregon Employment Department said…
Continue ReadingTrump looks to strong-arm House GOP into moving his massive domestic policy bill forward
By Manu Raju, Lauren Fox, Alayna Treene, Veronica Stracqualursi and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered his…
Continue ReadingOrleans Parish Sheriff’s Office employee arrested following the escape of 10 inmates
By Holly Yan, Zoe Sottile, Rafael Romo, TuAnh Dam, CNN (CNN) — Authorities have arrested an Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office employee…
Continue ReadingHome Depot said it plans to keep most prices stable, but some products will disappear because of tariffs
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Home Depot plans to keep most of its prices stable, despite President Donald Trump’s tariffs…
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Central Oregon’s yearly ‘Point in Time’ count finds number of homeless has risen 17% in past year, 89% over five years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were 2,108 Central Oregon homeless people counted in January’s annual Point in Time Count, a 17% increase from last year,…
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Deschutes National Forest plans 422-acre prescribed burn off Forest Service Road 18
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable, the Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burn operations on Tuesday 15 miles…
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City of Redmond invites artists to submit concepts for new downtown mural
(Update: Adding Video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places is seeking artists interested in painting a mural in…
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Elmer’s is set to move into Bend, but it’s far from their first time serving customers in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As shuttered Shari’s storefronts rocked Central Oregon, many residents were thrilled to hear another Oregon favorite – Elmer’s…
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UPDATE: One man has died, another seriously injured in helicopter crash near Prineville Airport
An 80-year-old man has died of his injuries and a 46-year-old man was seriously injured in Saturday’s helicopter crash near the Prineville Airport,…
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Bend drivers due some relief: Portland Avenue, Wall Street-Olney Avenue intersection will reopen to traffic Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTV) — The city of Bend had some good news for Bend drivers Monday ahead of the big holiday weekend: Portland Avenue and the…
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BLM transfers fire engines to fire departments ahead of busy fire season, one to Juniper Flats in Wasco County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire season approaches, the Bureau of Land Management is increasing readiness and bolstering rural firefighting…
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Deschutes County Sheriff van der Kamp expelled from Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association board
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, who has been barred from testifying at trials due to false information given from…
Continue ReadingOregon’s gas prices rise more than a nickel a gallon as big Memorial Day travel weekend approaches
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90/gallon Monday, according…
Continue ReadingTrump says Russia will ‘immediately’ work toward a ceasefire after phone call. But Putin seems unmoved
By Kevin Liptak and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — For President Donald Trump, Monday’s phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin amounted to a…
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