Will SNAP benefits be paid in November? Here’s what we know
By Tami Luhby, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Food stamp recipients will only get half of their typical benefits in November, and for many, that…
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Redmond woman killed, two people injured in crash at intersection of Highways 97 and 370
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman was killed and two people suffered minor injuries in a crash at the intersection of…
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Oregon, Crook County officials warn the public about phishing scams involving project permit payments
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Building Codes Division and Crook County warned the public Friday of a phishing scam targeting people awaiting…
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Governor Kotek welcomes judges’ rulings on SNAP benefits, but says: ‘We are still in a hunger emergency’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek welcomed two federal judges’ rulings Friday that ordered the Trump administration to continue paying…
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Pentagon shifts to Pacific strikes seeking stronger link between targets and US drug trafficking
By Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon has deliberately shifted its strategy in recent weeks to striking suspected…
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City of Redmond wraps up 2-year reconstruction of SW Reservoir Drive; corridor now open to traffic
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond has announced that the final segment of the reconstructed SW Reservoir Drive, from SW 43rd Street to SW…
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Prineville pastor, accused of shooting cat, now charged with first-degree animal abuse
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville church pastor who allegedly shot a neighborhood cat and placed in a church dumpster…
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AK-47s, online chats and a ‘pumpkin day’ reference lead FBI to avert a potential ISIS-inspired terror attack
By Holly Yan, Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — A group of people who allegedly chatted online about an ISIS-inspired attack went to a shooting range…
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Shifting Seasons: How a warming climate is throwing honey bees out of sync
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Earth’s climate is changing. It always has, but this time, it’s warming. This warmer climate is already shaping the world…
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Community Conversations: Kendall’s Catwalk for a Cause returns to Bend, combining fashion and community impact
BEND, Ore. — Kendall’s Catwalk for a Cause is back in Bend, promising an unforgettable evening of fashion, fun and giving. The signature event is…
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Online searches, even AI tools can point you to the wrong Deschutes County non-emergency phone number
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County 9-1-1 reminded residents Thursday to use the correct non-emergency number: 541-693-6911. They said some online…
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Three men face federal drug trafficking charges after a year-long investigation, drug seizures across Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three men have been indicted on felony drug trafficking charges after a year-long investigation by the…
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Arraignment of Bend man accused of violent assault in his home has been delayed
On Thursday at the Deschutes County Courthouse, Bend resident Garry Dean Mode made an appearance in front of Deschutes County Circuit Judge Michelle…
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More illnesses, deaths reported in listeria outbreak tied to recalled pasta salads, meals sold nationwide
By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — Two additional deaths have been reported in a listeria outbreak that’s been linked with recalled ready-to-eat…
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Meet Baobao: Central Oregon’s first robot server rolls into Bend restaurant
Jia Asian Street Kitchen in southwest Bend has introduced a robot server, the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Her name is Baobao, and she’s…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sound alarm over local impacts of SNAP benefit cuts
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sounded an alarm in a joint statement…
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Update: Switch in direction for Bend’s Franklin Avenue detour has been delayed until next Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A direction switch in the detour for the city of Bend’s Franklin Avenue Improvements Project is being delayed by two days, to…
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King Charles strips his brother Andrew of ‘prince’ title and evicts him from royal mansion
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Max Foster, Lauren Kent, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s King Charles took the extraordinary step of starting the…
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Judge indicates she’ll intervene in fight over SNAP food assistance money
By Devan Cole, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Boston indicated Thursday that she will intervene in a high-stakes fight over the…
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Warm Springs man charged in fatal shooting on reservation
(Update: adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man made his first appearance in federal court Wednesday after being charged in…
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