Japan’s former Emperor Akihito to be hospitalized for heart tests, NHK reports
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be admitted to hospital for heart tests on Tuesday, public broadcaster NHK…
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Community Conversations: Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is all about support – and you can help, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is making a difference in local classrooms, and you can help make it happen for students,…
Continue ReadingTrump wants to reopen one of America’s most notorious prisons. Here’s how Alcatraz earned its reputation
CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would order the government to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, a former…
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Springtime scene along the Deschutes: Bald eagle busy caring for baby eaglets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Terri Timberman says she was hiking along the Deschutes River near Odin Falls when she spotted a springtime sight of…
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City of Bend’s 2024 Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report now available
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s Water Services Department’s 2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report is now available, city…
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Motorcyclist killed in collision with semi on Highway 58 at Crescent Lake Highway
(Update: Adding video) CRESCENT LAKE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Crescent Lake Junction motorcyclist was killed early Saturday when he collided with a…
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CET to host Walk and Roll Tour, open house at Hawthorne Station
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, Commute Options and CET is hosting a Walk and Roll Tour…
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Skyliners Lodge won’t be closing soon after all: NatureConnect Central Oregon set to assume operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NatureConnect Central Oregon, formerly known as Central Oregon’s Children’s Forest, announced Monday that it will assume…
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First look: Here’s the early design for the new Bend Senior High Auditorium; open house set for next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools on Monday invited the community to see the preliminary design for the new Bend Senior High School…
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Family of Taylor Wyss reveals Dahnte Cegers, brother of Caleb Cegers, pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution
Caleb Cegers, who is charged with shooting and killing Redmond resident Taylor Wyss in downtown Bend in 2023, was back in court for a status hearing…
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Amid destructive wildfire season, defensible space spared homes: Oregon fire marshal urges action now
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Last year, Oregon had one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in its history—1.9 million acres burned, communities…
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Bend Parade of Flags marks 20 years, observes Victory in Europe (VE Day)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday, May 8 marks the 80th anniversary of VE-Day – Victory in Europe, when Nazi Germany surrendered to America and its the…
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Deschutes Alerts plans to send out countywide test message on Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday at around 1 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a test message…
Continue ReadingThe quest to get REAL IDs before this week’s deadline ends in frustration for many drivers
WRAL, CNN By Danny Freeman, CNN Camden, New Jersey (CNN) — When Scott Case realized the REAL ID deadline was coming up this week, he decided to…
Continue ReadingTrump administration to halt new research grants for Harvard as battle over political ideology and academic freedom flares
By Betsy Klein, Michelle Krupa and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has unveiled new steps to target federal funding to Harvard…
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Bend Park & Rec’s Kids Inc. after-school care opens application process for 2025-26 school year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Park and Recreation District is opening the application process for the Kids Inc. after-school care program. BPRD’s Kids…
Continue Reading3 killed, 5 injured in mass shooting at Arizona restaurant and event venue
By Lauren Mascarenhas and Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — The fatal shooting Sunday night at a restaurant and event venue in Glendale, Arizona, was…
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30th Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council sworn in
(Update: Adding video) WARM SPRINGS (KTVZ) — The 30th Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs was sworn in Monday. Following…
Continue ReadingMovie industry angst, hope for cancer patients, ‘zombie volcano’: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A woman who vanished more than 60 years ago in Wisconsin has been discovered alive. But in a twist…
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S. Deschutes County woman, parents plead not guilty in attempted murder, child abuse case; trial expected next spring
A south Deschutes County woman accused of attempted murder and her parents entered not guilty pleas Monday in a high-profile child abuse…
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