Cascades East Transit to boost bus frequency and launch new route in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit will implement significant service enhancements across Central Oregon beginning May 4th, 2026. The changes…
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Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said this week that Iran’s new leadership is “less radical and much more…
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Oregon School for the Deaf student to compete in 2026 Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals
SALEM, ORE. (KTVZ) — Emma Keen, an 11th-grade student at the Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem, will compete in the 2026 Poetry Out Loud National…
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White House seeks massive increase in defense spending with $1.5 trillion ask in new budget request
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — The White House is seeking roughly $1.5 trillion for defense…
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Measles exposure confirmed at Portland Safeway, health officials issue warning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A measles exposure has been confirmed at a Safeway in Portland, prompting health officials to warn the public of potential…
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Assistance League Bend empowers volunteers to make a difference in the community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Assistance League Bend, volunteers don’t just fill roles, they stretch beyond them. “We do. I mean, that’s what you get…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 3: Cabinet shakeup, Artemis II mission, Iran war, Mortgage rates, Trump’s ballroom
By Alexandra Banner, CNN Gas averaging $4 a gallon may feel steep to American drivers, but it’s nowhere near the global ceiling. In one major Asian…
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What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The latest jobs report showed that the US economy likely added 178,000 jobs in March, nearly triple…
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Inside the Tiger Woods arrest: What bodycam video shows as investigators scrutinize what led to crash
CNN, WPBF, MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, WPBF/Martin County Sheriff’s Office By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Newly released body…
Continue Reading Inside the Tiger Woods arrest: What bodycam video shows as investigators scrutinize what led to crash
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Newly released body camera footage capturing the moments before and after Tiger Woods was arrested following a…
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Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure
By Jessie Yeung, Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana (CNN) — Cuba’s government will free 2,010 prisoners in the largest such release in years, it…
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Artemis II officially begins its journey to the moon
CNN, NASA, NASA VIA YOUTUBE, CANADIAN GOVERNMENT By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, Asuka Koda, Lily Hautau and Elise Hammond Merritt Island,…
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Bend-area man gets 25-year sentence in 2020 killing of Bend couple; nephew awaits murder trial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend-area man charged along with his nephew with murder and conspiracy in the 2020 deaths of a…
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Spring powder delights visitors at Mt. Bachelor after tough winter
(Update: adding video, quotes from Mt. Bachelor Staff and mountain riders) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mount Bachelor received nearly 12 inches of…
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Caution with chicks: Oregon health officials urge you not to give baby poultry as Easter gifts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As Easter approaches and families plan holiday gatherings, the Oregon Health Authority is urging people not to buy chicks,…
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Oregon’s new online service guides residents on safe burning practices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Oregon fire protection partners launched a new digital tool to help residents prevent escaped debris burns, which officials…
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Mountain View Roadhouse opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Roadhouse has opened its doors in East Bend, taking over the former location of “The Phoenix.” The new restaurant…
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Bend Police seek public help in identifying Abby’s Pizza robbery suspect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend Police are searching for a man who robbed an Abby’s of 86 cents at gunpoint Wednesday night. The incident occurred at Abby’s…
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There’s Good News: Youth ages 9-14 can apply for Crook County’s Junior Deputy Academy
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Crook County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Junior Deputy Academy for youth ages 9 to 14 from July 20 to July 24,…
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Solar-powered new Redmond Library receives LEED ‘Platinum’ energy-efficiency certification
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Library has formally received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum…
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