FBI report: Violent crime fell in 2024, but assaults on officers reached 10-year high
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Violent crime decreased in the US in 2024, along with property crime, murder and robbery, while the number of…
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A California plan is likely the Democrats’ best option in the redistricting wars
By Arit John, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — As Texas Republicans move ahead with redistricting to protect or even expand the GOP’s slim majority in…
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Suspect arrested in killings of abandoned Tennessee baby’s relatives
By John Miller, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — The suspect in the killings of four relatives of a baby found abandoned last week…
Continue ReadingFirst Pitch Forecast: Mild temps and a few passing clouds
Seasonable conditions are expected for tonight’s game. Temperatures will be in the low 80s at first pitch but hover in the 70s through the remainder…
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Increasing clouds and below normal temperatures into mid week
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Conditions today are quiet and normal with highs in the upper 70s and low to mid 80s. Skies are mostly clear to start but clouds…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, August 5th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, August 5th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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US Coast Guard report into the implosion of the Titan submersible calls tragedy ‘preventeable’
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — The US Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation tasked with examining the June 2023 implosion of the Titan…
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CASA of Central Oregon urgently needs volunteer advocates for children in foster care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon is sounding the alarm after a record-breaking number of children are waiting for an advocate. As of…
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‘She’s not protecting our well-being’: La Pine chief petitioner speaks out on why he began recall effort targeting Governor Kotek
A recall effort is underway against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and it’s led by a Central Oregonian. William Minnix, a resident of La Pine,…
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Fred Meyer and Salvation Army kick off back-to-school donations drive
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer is teaming up with The Salvation Army to ensure thousands of children across the state return to school equipped…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend receive nearly $18,000 community grant from Taco Bell Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of a $17,700 2025 Community Grant from…
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Quiet pattern to start the new work week
Our severe storms yesterday that generated 1” hail in some spots and at least 0.05” hail in a number of other locations have come and gone. …
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Oregon Army National Guard field artillery regiment returns from year-long Middle East deployment
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (KTVZ) – About 230 members of the Oregon Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment returned to Oregon…
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Weekend lightning storms spark nearly 40 new fires around the area; crews’ quick attack stops most small, helped by rain
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters responded to 39 new wildfire starts around Central Oregon over the weekend, burning a total of nine acres,…
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Two new businesses open in Bend’s growing Discovery West neighborhood
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s newest neighborhood on the deep westside of the City is getting two more businesses: Put A Cork In It Wine Bar and…
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‘Natural next step for our growing footprint’: Engel & Völkers announces new real estate shop in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Engel & Völkers recently announced its newest shop in Sisters. Leading the venture are license partners Marcel Dolak and…
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August is here, and so is peak wildfire season: Oregon officials remind us to stay informed and be prepared
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon heads into its peak wildfire months, August and September, Oregon’s public safety services…
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Oregon Wildlife Foundation offers tips on how you can help wildlife during wildfires
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ_ Oregon’s wildlife has evolved alongside fire, with many species adapted to periodic burns. However, the…
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How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications across…
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Social Security says it will no longer send paper checks, here’s what you need to know
(CNN) — The Trump administration will soon stop sending out paper checks for Social Security beneficiaries, as part of an effort to fully…
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