Biden says New Orleans ‘defines strength and resilience’ in visit to city after deadly attack
By Sam Fossum and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden said that New Orleans “defines strength and resilience” as he mourned the…
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Changing of the guard: 10th Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp sworn into office
(Update: Adding video, comments from van der Kamp) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Newly appointed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp was officially sworn into office…
Continue ReadingLouisiana AG orders investigation after New Year’s Day massacre as New Orleans gets heightened security status for Mardi Gras
By Jessie Yeung, Holly Yan and Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — As New Orleans kicks off its extravagant Carnival season this week, Louisiana is…
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Two teens injured, Terrebonne teen arrested, released in shooting atop Bend’s downtown parking garage
Two teens were injured early Sunday morning by a shotgun blast fired atop the city of Bend’s downtown parking garage, and a suspect who was arrested…
Continue ReadingCold snap grips northern Texas to mid-Atlantic as storm moves offshore
WJLA, CNN By Michelle Watson, Mary Gilbert, Robert Shackelford, Karina Tsui and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The snow, sleet and ice that swept from…
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Crook County holds swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning, newly elected officials of Crook County were sworn into office in a formal ceremony held at the Crook…
Continue Reading Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, Sheriff Kent van der Kamp sworn into office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During a public ceremony on Monday, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang and Sheriff Kent van der Kamp were sworn into…
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Bend police: Man killed at Holiday Motel was alone in the room he rented when found
Police confirmed Saturday that a 34-year-old Bend man found dead Friday in a southeast Bend hotel room was an apparent homicide victim. They said no…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s first bird flu death reported in Louisiana
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the…
Continue ReadingBiden killed US Steel deal even though some US officials rejected national security concerns
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — President Joe Biden decided to block the $14 billion takeover of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel even…
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Oregon plan to ease child welfare regulations sparks early opposition
State senator says proposal aimed at encouraging treatment and placement of children with complex behavioral needs would undo laws passed to protect…
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Congress certifies Donald Trump’s election as president, without objection
WASHINGTON (NBC) — Congress on Monday formally certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 victory, exactly four years after…
Continue ReadingBiden permanently bans offshore drilling in 625 million acres of ocean, making a Trump reversal difficult
By David Goldman, Ella Nilsen and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Monday announced an executive action that will permanently ban…
Continue ReadingCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. What happens now?
By Paula Newton, Hanna Park, Christian Edwards and Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday,…
Continue ReadingUS Steel and Nippon sue Biden administration, Steelworkers union and Cleveland-Cliffs over their blocked merger
By Chris Isidore, Matt Egan and David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — US Steel and Nippon, whose $14.3 billion merger was blocked by President…
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Businesses have seen an influx of sales due to the recent snowfall at Mt. Bachelor
(Update: Adding video, comments from Powder House owner, Tactics staff, customer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor opened two weeks ahead of…
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How the Forest Service hiring hold could impact Central Oregon
(update: adding video, comments from tourism groups, Discover Your Forest) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Forest Service is pausing seasonal hiring due…
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Crook County School Board to Discuss Superintendent’s Employment Amid Complaints
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 6th, to discuss the employment status of…
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Terrebonne business owner says he’s witnessed fatal crashes for 27 years, even his own fiancé
(Update: Adding video, comments from sheriff, business owner) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– For 27 years Ross Hall has lived off Highway 97 in Terrebonne…
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Janelle Bynum sworn-in as Representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Democrat Janelle Bynum was sworn-in Friday with her colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress. Representative Bynum was elected…
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