State Department is firing more than 1,300 staff on Friday
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The State Department began firing more than 1,300 people on Friday as part of a dramatic overhaul of the…
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Big Ol’ Fish: A humongous halibut out of Alaska, and more!
Fishermen are on a fishing frenzy in Central Oregon, and beyond! Check out a ginormous Halibut catch, along with some other great hauls. Be sure to…
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Out and About: Smith Rock, where the earth rises to catch the sun
Central Oregon sure has some spectacular views and here’s the proof. Check out some beautiful images submitted by you, our viewers. Keep these…
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Fun tradition hits the track: The Crooked River Roundup Horse Races are underway
(Update: Adding video) PRNEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Wednesday through Saturday, some of the best horse racing in all of Oregon will be at the Cook…
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Exploring the female future of law enforcment: Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy held in Redmond
(Update: Correcting name of judge who conducted mock trial) RREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy was…
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Pope Leo XIV appoints Iowa priest Rev. Thomas Hennen as the new bishop for the Diocese of Baker
Reverend Thomas Hennen was introduced Thursday as the newly chosen bishop-elect of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker, which spans more than 66,000…
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First Pitch Forecast: Berries and Elks finish up the home stand
The Elks are heading back on the road this weekend, but tonight their game against the Berries of Marion begins at 6:35. 80s for First Pitch then…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation says federal funding cuts threaten critical services to help crime victims
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation is sounding the alarm that the State of Oregon is being forced to make cuts in key…
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Wyden invites Trump administration ‘border czar’ Tom Homan to take part in Multnomah County town hall
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Amid reports that Trump-designated “border czar” Tom Homan wants to visit Portland, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Thursday…
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Warm pattern for now, hot conditions returning for the weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ). The region will be experiencing near normal temperatures today and Friday but return to the 90s for several days starting…
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Trump looks to quash criticism on natural disaster response during Texas visit
By Adam Cancryn and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is traveling to central Texas on Friday to survey the aftermath of a…
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Pacific Power Foundation provides over $300K in grants to support Oregon education, STEM programs
PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2025) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to provide grant funds and support to 89 nonprofits and community…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman ‘Fire Corps’ volunteers honored with state fire marshal’s ‘Silver Sparky Award’
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A single spark can change everything, and stopping a fire before it has a chance to impact…
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Camp Fire of Central Oregon launches largest hiring campaign in its history amid youth program growth, expansion
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon said Thursday it’s thrilled to announce that it has just launched the largest…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announces he will be running for a fourth term in the 2026 election
(Update: Adding video, recorded livestream from meeting with reporters) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, announced Thursday…
Continue ReadingFirst Pitch Forecast: First pitch under full sun
Sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s are expected this evening. This is the last game against the Salem Marion…
Continue Reading Closing out the week warm before entering a heatwave this weekend
Temperatures today and tomorrow will be in the 80s. Looks for highs today to be in the low to mid 80s with temperatures heating a few degrees…
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Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship
By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN Concord, New Hampshire (CNN) — A federal judge agreed Thursday to issue a new nationwide block against…
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More than 400 ODOT employees facing layoffs July 31st amid funding crisis
Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Transportation announced Monday the first wave of layoffs of state workers who deliver basic…
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Show Us Your Garden: This week was a pollinators dream come true
All of our gardens today have a theme of bees and butterflies and even some rocks. The rock garden is not necessarily a magnet for bees and…
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