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La Pine Resident loses over $57,000 in ‘Neighbor in Distress’ phone scam

September 15, 2025 11:36 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a phone scam that cost an elderly La Pine resident more than…

Surge continues: Oregon gas prices jump 22 cents in past week, average $4.23 a gallon, GasBuddy reports

September 15, 2025 10:56 am KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 22.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g Monday, according…

TikTok is seen in the app store of an iPhone on January 8.

A TikTok deal has finally been reached with China, the Trump administration says

September 15, 2025 5:32 am CNN Newsource

By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — A deal has been reached between the Trump administration and China to keep TikTok operational in the United…

Memphis Mayor Paul Young discusses President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will be sending National Guard troops to the city during a press conference on September 12.

Trump announces he’s sending federal law enforcement to Memphis and that Chicago is next

September 15, 2025 3:57 am CNN Newsource

By Hanna Park, Adam Cancryn, Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s taking executive action to establish a…

New details emerge about suspect in Charlie Kirk killing

September 15, 2025 2:57 am KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (NBC) — New details are emerging about the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as tributes and…

Bend cancer survivors and advocates travel to nation’s capital to urge Congress to take a stand in the fight against cancer

September 14, 2025 7:10 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week, more than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto…

A massive crane used for Deschutes County Courthouse construction has been removed

September 14, 2025 5:13 pm Claire Elmer

Commuters using a busy stretch of downtown Bend road take note — a section of Bond Street off Greenwood Avenue is closed as crews work on the…

Crews contain RV Fire in Juniper Ridge’s Temporary Short Stay Area

September 14, 2025 4:28 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Late Sunday morning, Deschutes County 911 received several reports of an RV fire in the Juniper Ridge Temporary Short Stay Area…

People who celebrated political activist Charlie Kirk’s death on-line, are now being targeted

September 14, 2025 9:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

NBC News – The news of conservative Political Activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination exploded on social media. Some people who celebrated his death,…

Love Downtown Bend? Here’s how you can help as a volunteer

September 14, 2025 7:29 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Downtown Bend Business Association is looking for volunteers to keep Bend thriving. Whether you can give a few hours or want…

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect placed under special watch

September 14, 2025 9:27 pm Tracee Tuesday, CNN Newsource

UTAH {CNN} – The Utah jail holding the suspected shooter of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, is keeping a special watch on him. …

Community invited to honor veterans during 2025 Honor Flight events

September 14, 2025 7:18 pm KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Honor Flight of Central Oregon (HFCO) invites community members to help honor and support local veterans as they prepare for a…

Damian Lillard to be special guest at fan rally in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square

September 13, 2025 7:15 pm KGW

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – The Blazers announced they’re planning to hold a fan rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square with special guest Damian Lillard.…

Portland State University researchers test out new method to protect buildings from earthquakes

September 13, 2025 7:08 pm KGW

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – Portland State University researchers are testing a brand-new way to protect buildings during earthquakes. They simulated an…

UPDATE: 72-year old Dorothy Van Wey has been located

September 13, 2025 4:16 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

(UPDATE at 7:14PM, Saturday: Dorothy Van Wey has been located and returned safely to her family per the Bend Police Dept.; no further information has…