Job openings unexpectedly increased in May
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The “wait-and-see” is turning into a “just-can’t-wait-anymore.” US employers moved forward on plans to…
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A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. Families of the Idaho victims have a range of emotions
By Hanna Park, Josh Campbell and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The grieving family of 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves spent weeks waiting for an arrest…
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Redmond City Council to hold emergency meeting Tuesday on possible fireworks ban Ahead of 4th of July
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Earlier this year, the Redmond City Council discussed a city-wide ban on the usage of 4th of July fireworks. Back then,…
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Wind-fanned brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon prompts evacuations; legal fireworks the cause, four teens cited
Four teens were cited late Monday for using legal fireworks that sparked a one-acre brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon Park and prompted Level 3 GO…
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Prineville man facing murder, other charges; families, friends and neighbors shocked: ‘The system failed him’
Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry was arraigned Monday on murder, manslaughter, attempted murder and assault after an incident Friday morning in…
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‘More accessible’ river area opens at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend
(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, Visit Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– River access in the Old Mill just got a whole lot easier. The Miller’s…
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Authorities name suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush, clarify details amid online rumors
Noah Farley, KIFI UPDATE: COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (KIFI) — Authorities have identified 20-year-old Wess Val Roley as the suspect in Sunday’s…
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‘Stay legal’: Fireworks company’s national safety expert advises Central Oregonians how to minimize fire risk
We spoke with TNT Fireworks’ National Safety Expert, James Fuller, who is also a former firefighter. “Stay legal. That’s our number one message to…
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Pair of power outages hit 1,000s of Bend-area Pacific Power customers, Central Electric Co-Op members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Bend-area residents dealt with two unrelated power outages hours apart on Monday, the first occurring in southern…
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Bryan Kohberger takes plea deal, pleading guilty to University of Idaho killings to avoid death penalty
KIFI News Team BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — University of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to the…
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Pac-12 Conference welcomes the addition of Texas State University, its ninth ‘foundational member’
(Update: Adding video) SAN RAMON, Calif. (KTVZ) — The Pac-12 Conference and Texas State University announced Monday that the Bobcats will join the…
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ODOT faces layoffs, massive cuts after Oregon transportation bill fails
By Ward Jolles for KPTV SALEM Ore. (KPTV) – After the Oregon Legislature ended its session Friday without passing a major transportation bill, the…
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What we know about Wess Roley, the 20-year-old suspect in the Idaho fire shooting
By Yahya Abou-Ghazala, Bob Ortega, Casey Tolan, Danya Gainor, CNN Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (CNN) — The man who police believe killed two…
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Redmond Airport secures $8.38 million federal grant for terminal expansion project
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – “Rural airports are a critical part of keeping our communities connected and making travel accessible to everyone,”…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum hosts Redmond town hall as part of her ‘Give ’Em Hell Tour’
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum stopped in Central Oregon this morning for a public town hall at Ridgeview High School, part of her…
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Drug teams arrest two on suspicion of possessing and selling cocaine, in long-term surveillance operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team (CODE) and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team (CERT) arrested two Central…
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Ziplining, mountain biking, and scenic chairlift rides draw summer visitors to Mt. Bachelor
(update: adding comments from Mt. Bachelor, Visit Bend, and visitors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Although the ski season has come to end, visitors are…
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Eyewear retailer ‘Warby Parker’ is set to open in the Old Mill on July 5th, replacing half of the former Victoria Secret building
BEND, Ore. — National eyewear retailer Warby Parker is officially opening its doors in Bend’s Old Mill District on Saturday, July 5, and will…
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BLM to hold July 2025 geothermal lease sale in Oregon
VALE, Ore. —The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on July 10, 2025, in Malheur County. The auction will offer…
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America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2025
CNN Travel (CNN) — America’s most interesting towns bring together the best of a beautiful country. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, packed…
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