The two leaders fighting for Venezuela’s future – and for Trump’s favor
By Jessie Yeung, Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — As millions of Venezuelans wait to see what will become of their economically and politically…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges caution as home heating fires rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As overnight temperatures dip below freezing across Oregon, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is issuing a renewed call for…
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Bend’s Volcanic Theatre Pub survives: Exclusive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News can exclusively tell you that one of Bend’s best-known music venues is not going anywhere after all. Owner Johnny…
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COCC educators and faculty rally as contract negotiations reach standstill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– For the first time in its 75-year history, Central Oregon Community College faculty and classified staff, represented by two…
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European nations send additional troops to Greenland as US annexation threats escalate
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Several European NATO countries are deploying small numbers of military personnel to Greenland to participate in…
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Federal agent shoots a man officials say assaulted an officer, sparking new protests in Minneapolis
KARE, CNN By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in a week, a shooting involving an immigration agent sparked…
Continue Reading Federal agent shoots a man officials say assaulted an officer, sparking new protests in Minneapolis
By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in a week, a shooting involving an immigration agent sparked heated…
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Warm Springs man charged with firearm possession, high-speed chases after months-long manhunt
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Warm Springs, Ore., man has been charged with possessing multiple firearms as a felon and eluding police during a…
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Farewell to FairWell Festival: Major music event will not return to Central Oregon in 2026
After bringing major country music stars and massive crowds to Redmond for the past three summers, the FairWell Festival has officially called it…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Fair Board
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is looking for community members interested in helping guide the future of the Deschutes County Fair &…
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OSP seeking witnesses after fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 97 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CO, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon State Police are requesting public assistance following a fatal crash that occurred on Jan. 10, 2026, between…
Continue ReadingTackling affordability, ICE polling, the smell of fear: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! About half of Americans think Immigration and Customs Enforcement is making cities less safe, a new…
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NTSB investigators pinpoint failed aircraft part from UPS crash last year
By Pete Muntean, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Investigators have pinpointed the exact part that failed in the fiery Louisville crash of a UPS…
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‘We are devastated’: Bend therapy provider sounds alarm over Medicaid reimbursement cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Therapy providers across Central Oregon are sounding the alarm after PacificSource Community Solutions, the coordinated care…
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Word of the Week: Who gets called an ‘agitator’?
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — As Americans across the country demonstrate their opposition to Donald Trump’s immigration offensive, the…
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Trump says Iran has called off execution of protesters amid fears for the fate of Erfan Soltani
CNN By Isobel Yeung, Adam Cancryn, Aida Karimi, Catherine Nicholls, Augusta Anthony, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday…
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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of fraud charges in ‘Pandorogate’ cake scandal
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN (CNN) — Italy’s most famous influencer, Chiara Ferragni, has been cleared of criminal wrongdoing in a…
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Bend’s Tim Knopp named Oregon’s new Chief Prosperity Officer
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has appointed former Oregon State Senator Tim Knopp of Bend as the state’s new Chief Prosperity Officer…
Continue Reading Execution of Iranian protester Erfan Soltani postponed, family says, as Trump claims ‘killing has stopped’
By Isobel Yeung, Adam Cancryn, Aida Karimi, Catherine Nicholls, Augusta Anthony, CNN (CNN) — The family of detained Iranian protester Erfan…
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KTVZ Meteorologist Shannon Brady Signs Off, Moving to Arizona for New Opportunity
From left to right: Kelsey Merison (Sunrise Anchor), Carson Perl (Sunrise Audio Technician), Greg Mason (KTVZ Chief Engineer), Silas Moreau (Sunrise…
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