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US Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino walks to his vehicle at a gas station in Minneapolis

Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino plans to retire, sources say

March 16, 2026 12:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration sweeps in Democratic-led cities,…

UPDATE: Bend Police identify home invasion suspect, say he died after struggle, fall from balcony

March 13, 2026 9:44 am Kelsey Merison, Barney Lerten

Bend Police on Monday released the name of last week’s home invasion suspect and said he died after falling from the home’s second-story balcony…

Two Republican governor hopefuls among Oregon lawmakers who missed more than one-third of session votes

March 16, 2026 12:10 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

During the most recent short legislative session, Oregon lawmakers in the House and Senate were asked to take more than 180 votes on their respective…

TSA agents assist travelers in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington

Flyers face hourslong lines as TSA agents quit amid first weekend without full pay

March 16, 2026 7:05 am CNN Newsource

CNN By Tami Luhby, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — One month into the partial government shutdown, hundreds of Transportation Security Administration…

Soaring gas prices won’t stop spring break travelers; AAA says Central Oregon is still the region’s top destination

March 16, 2026 10:54 am Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Spring break is almost here, and despite fast-rising gas prices, thousands of travelers will be flocking to places where…

'Sky Hunters' program at High Desert Museum

‘Sky Hunters’ takes flight at the High Desert Museum just in time for Spring break

March 16, 2026 9:47 am Silas Moreau

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will begin its Spring break programming on Saturday, March 21st, featuring the return of live flight…

A multiday storm ripping across the eastern US is bringing a significant severe weather threat from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast as blizzard conditions threaten parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes.

Sprawling storm drops feet of snow, knocks out power with high winds and disrupts thousands of flights

March 16, 2026 2:14 am Barney Lerten

CNN, WLUK, WBAY, WCCO, SHERIFF PATRICK DEAN LAUGHERY , HARDEMAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, @PATRICIARYEAGER , X, Sheriff Patrick Dean Laughery /…

‘Fix a Leak Week’: City of Bend promotes water conservation with small steps amid low snowpack

March 15, 2026 8:15 pm Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter arrived on the calendar in Central Oregon, but the weather hasn’t looked much like it. Temperatures have been running…

There’s Good News: Bend teen earns second place at USA Paraclimbing National Championships

March 14, 2026 11:19 pm Tracee Tuesday

KATY, Tx. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old climber from Bend is now among the nation’s top adaptive athletes after earning a podium finish at a national…

Deschutes County issues weekly road construction and closure update

March 15, 2026 12:31 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County road officials are warning drivers to plan for delays and detours this week as multiple construction projects…

Klamath Tribes work to protect rare Mare’s eggs

March 15, 2026 12:36 am Tracee Tuesday

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the Klamath Tribes’ treaty territory, tribal councilors are working to protect a rare blue-green algae known as…

‘Keeping children safe is our core mission’: Oregon agency reports progress on improving child welfare system

March 13, 2026 6:44 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services said Friday it has published its fourth-quarter report that includes key data points…

EXCLUSIVE: Central Oregon man captures first documented wolf in McKenzie River Ranger District

March 13, 2026 6:15 pm Harley Coldiron

(Adding context, history, and background information from an Oregon Department Fish and Wildlife Biologist). BLUE RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central…

Bend Teen Evangeline Crossman Wins 2nd Place at U.S. Para Climbing National Championships

March 14, 2026 5:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

KATY, Texas — Thirteen-year-old Bend climber Evangeline Crossman earned 2nd place in the nation at the USA ParaClimbing National Championships held…

Pet-friendly Second Saturday Paws and Pints event debuts in Bend’s Old Mill District

March 14, 2026 5:29 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District hosted the inaugural Second Saturday Paws and Pints event on Saturday, a new pet-focused gathering…

Recall Petition Filed Against Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District Leadership

March 13, 2026 9:16 pm Triton Notary

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) A group of community members has filed a recall petition targeting the executive director and several board members of the Madras…