Israel plans to expand the war in Gaza. Here’s what we know
By Nadeen Ebrahim, Tal Shalev, Dana Karni, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel’s security cabinet has voted to expand the war in Gaza, marking a…
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Out & About: What better backdrop for some summer baseball
Another week of gorgeous photos makes it so hard to pick just one. How about this amazing shot of the hectic and colorful sky above Vince Genna…
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Big Ol’ Fish: David reeled in a massive Mackinaw, & more
Another week of some crazy catches from fishermen here in Central Oregon. Like this unreal Mackinaw reeled in by David out of Odell Lake. Such an…
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As Trump’s deadline for Russia comes due, White House preps for possible summit with Putin
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine or suffer severe economic punishment…
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“The Big Dill”: September pickleball tournament at Widgi Creek will support Deschutes Children Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes Children’s Foundation has it’s first ever pickleball tournament, it’s called The Big Dill. It’s happening at Widgi…
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Lynsey Harris was out and about, enjoying fun activities of every kind at the Crook County Fair
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — You name the fun, our Lynsey Harris was partaking in it during her live segments Thursday evening from the 2025 Crook…
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Warming trend into the weekend for Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures are cooler than normal today, with highs in the 70s, thanks to a northwesterly flow keeping things mild. As we head…
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Bend Police issue scam alert amid uptick in costly cases, offer tips to help you avoid becoming a victim
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department alerted community members Thursday of a recent uptick in scams they are seeing frequently offering…
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Bend man killed in wrong-way crash near American Falls, Idaho
(Update: Adding video) News Team AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that happened…
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Governor Kotek pitches gas and payroll tax, fee hikes to avoid ODOT cuts; GOP calls proposal ‘tone-deaf’
(Update: Adding update from Governor Kotek, Adding House Republican leader’s reaction to proposal) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek…
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California man arraigned in Bend gas station stabbing after 2 court no-shows; plea hearing set
A California man arrested last weekend in a recent stabbing at a Bend gas station that nearly killed the victim appeared in court from jail Thursday…
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Citizens4Community and Kendall Auto Group kick off a series of free outdoor movie nights in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday night, the nonprofit Citizens4Community and Kendall Auto Group are starting their summer series in Sisters,…
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Catch the NFL Preseason Action This August on the networks of KTVZ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Football fans, it’s time to gear up for the highly anticipated NFL preseason! This August, KTVZ and KFXO will be airing a…
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Senator Ron Wyden plans an Aug. 16 town hall in Madras, one of five he’ll hold around Oregon this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold open-to-all town halls this month in Polk, Jefferson,…
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ChatGPT is getting a big upgrade. It’s smarter and less likely to deceive you
By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — OpenAI on Thursday launched GPT-5, an upgraded version of the AI model behind ChatGPT that the company claims is…
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Cooler than normal today, gradually warming through the weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Temperatures this afternoon will only top out in the 70s. We’ll clock in around 5 or 6 degrees below normal for this time of year.…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, August 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following reports and…
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Indiana’s Republican leaders won’t commit to redistricting after Vance visit
By Eric Bradner, CNN Indianapolis (CNN) — Vice President JD Vance met Thursday with Gov. Mike Braun and state legislative leaders as the White…
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Show Us Your Garden: Friendship, love, a hidden fountain and a morning stroll highlight this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week on Show Us Your Garden, we have another great variety of gardens to show off. A garden that is made from a circle of…
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