Central Oregon Builders Association announces Tour of Homes winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Builders Association has announced the winners for the 2026 Tour of Homes. The event, which continues this…
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Oregon unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in June
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate remained at 5.2% in June, unchanged from the previous month and one year ago, while the U.S. rate…
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Oregon Zoo rhino Tamu reaches 2,040 pounds as conservation efforts continue
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tamu, a 2-year-old male eastern black rhino at the Oregon Zoo, now weighs 2,040 pounds. Born on Dec. 4, 2023, he is nearing…
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New Natural Grocers store to occupy former JoAnn’s Fabrics building in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Natural Grocers, a Lakewood, Colo.-based natural and organic foods retailer, is opening a new store in downtown Redmond, Ore.…
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US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’
By Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Two US nonprofits have sued the Trump administration over sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court…
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What we know about the 25-year-old father from Colombia who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine
By Maria Santana, Anabella Gonzalez, Fernando Ramos, Jason Carroll and Sarah Boxer, CNN (CNN) — A simple memorial of flowers and candles has…
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Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Russia’s grip on its gateway to the Black Sea is slipping after a series of Ukrainian attacks forced Moscow…
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An 18-year-old swim team member drowned at a Texas lake. 2 teens face charges of evidence tampering – but a family wants more
By Holly Yan, Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — A young athlete’s death has been mired in mystery since he drowned in a Texas lake three…
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DHS was quick to defend fatal ICE shootings in January. Its statements appear to be changing
By Danya Gainor, Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — After federal immigration officers fatally shot Renee Good and Alex Pretti in January, the…
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Furious Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops amid MAGA criticism
By Priscilla Alvarez, Kaitlan Collins, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump was furious over the pause on most vehicle stops…
Continue Reading Furious Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops amid MAGA criticism
CNN By Priscilla Alvarez, Kaitlan Collins, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump was furious over the pause on most vehicle stops…
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Northwest team with Central Oregon ties deployed to Colorado’s Elk Fire
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Colorado is leaning on national support as roughly eight wildfires burn across the state, including several among the…
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Food shortage: Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks urgent community donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries is asking for urgent community support as it faces a critical shortage of food while serving…
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City of Madras looks to reclaim business loan
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Madras is seeking to settle an outstanding loan of approximately $1.2 million from Initiative Brewing. The city…
Continue ReadingUS expert on underground nuclear tests detained in China for 18 months
By Mike Valerio, Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — An American scientist who has studied underground nuclear tests has been detained in…
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Deschutes Public Library Board extends search for new director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg is set to retire on Aug. 28, prompting an extended search for his successor.…
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These are the 17 Mexicans whose ICE-related deaths prompted Mexico to demand accountability
By Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, Uriel Blanco, CNN (CNN) — Some had spent decades in the United States working, building their lives, starting families…
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Vegetation Fire reported in Warm Springs, Sage Brush Fire
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new vegetation fire has been reported in north of Warm Springs, called the Sage Brush Fire.According to Watch Duty,…
Continue ReadingICE changes tactics, conspiracy theories, sweet discovery: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A young airline pilot used a two-hour test flight to spell out a mischievous message in the sky. See…
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Caught on Camera: Rattlesnake Spotted at Smith Rock State Park
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A video of a rattlesnake spotted by members of SmithRock.com is going viral and reminding park visitors to remain vigilant…
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