The live-streamed murder of two women and a girl has shocked Argentina
By Manuela Castro, CNN (CNN) — The torture and killing of two young women and a teenage girl, live-streamed on social media to an audience of…
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‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Ross Adkin, Esha Mitra, CNN (CNN) — Afghanistan faced a sweeping internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban…
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Bend’s Melanie Kebler joins coalition of Oregon mayors in joint message opposing federal troops in Portland
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Led by Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, a coalition of more than a dozen Oregon mayors – including Bend…
Continue ReadingConvoy carrying Ecuadorian president attacked during protests, officials say
By Michael Rios, Ana MarÃa Cañizares, CNN (CNN) — Ecuador says an aid convoy carrying President Daniel Noboa and foreign diplomats was…
Continue ReadingA shutdown blame game, US brain drain, eyeglass breakthrough: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! What do you get when you cross a blue jay with a green jay? A scientific marvel — take a look.…
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Governor Kotek declares drought emergency in Jefferson County; eighth in Oregon so far this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Governor Tina Kotek announced Monday that she has declared a drought in Jefferson County through Executive Order 25-23 and…
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There’s still time to register for Sunday’s 26th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K at Redmond High School
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 26th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K returns to Redmond High School on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m.…
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4 Illinois ICE facility protesters face federal charges; 1 threatened to kill an agent, complaint says
By Bill Kirkos, CNN (CNN) — After clashes with law enforcement at an ICE facility in suburban Chicago over the weekend, four protesters are…
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Confessions, DNA and his grandfather’s rifle: This is the evidence so far against the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — More than two weeks after Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and close ally of President Donald Trump, was…
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American Airlines plane aborts takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport after cargo jet crosses the runway in front of it
By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN Washington (CNN) — An American Airlines pilot taking off at Los Angeles International Airport had to…
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Building a Better Bend announces upcoming ‘Retrofitting Bend for a Resilient Future’ lecture
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Building a Better Bend, a local nonproft, announced the second lecture in its annual lecture series, with the theme…
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HAPPENING WEDNESDAY: Bend Police Department invites you to ‘Coffee with a Cop’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, October 1st, the Bend Police Department invites you to chat with officers over a cup of joe. From 9 a.m. to 11…
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Healing Reins 26th annual ‘Diamonds and Dust’ fundraising gala welcomed hundreds of guests
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services held its 26th-annual ‘Diamonds and Dust’ fundraising gala, welcoming in…
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How the mass shooting and a devastating fire unfolded at a Michigan church
WDIV, CNN By Danya Gainor, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Far below the piercing spires atop every Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel…
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Namibia sends in army to fight devastating wildfire in Etosha game reserve
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Namibia has deployed hundreds of soldiers as part of efforts to contain wildfires that have burned through around a…
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Trump promises ‘something special’ on Gaza as Israeli officials say Netanyahu has reservations on ceasefire plan
CNN, WAFA, SOUTH FIRST RESPONDERS, POOL, FOX NEWS, UNTV By Tal Shalev, Oren Liebermann, Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump has…
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Driver crashes into Cynthia’s of Bend, causing more than $10,000 in damage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bill and Katie Bellows, owners of Cynthia’s of Bend, are dealing with major damage to their longtime shop after a driver…
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McNamee Fire grows to 2,500 acres near the Jefferson/Wasco County lineÂ
WASCO & JEFFERSON COUNTIES, Ore. (KTVZ) – The McNamee Fire was reported this afternoon approximately 7 miles south of Antelope. Fueled by dry…
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Protection or provocation: Political Portlanders weigh-in on Trump’s order to deploy troops
After weeks of speculation, President Trump announced he will deploy troops to Portland and authorize full force action. But, many Oregon officials…
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Jefferson County, City of Madras partner to develop five-year strategic plan; survey, events seek public input
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County and the City of Madras announced this week that they are partnering to create a shared vision for the future…
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