Oregon legislative leaders react to the end of busy ‘short session’
After just over a month of long meetings, sharp disagreements and hard-fought compromises, the Oregon Legislature adjourned with the call of “sine…
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Bend’s Campfire Hotel celebrates Winter PrideFest with weekend events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Campfire Hotel is hosting a series of events this weekend in coordination with OUT Central Oregon’s annual Winter PrideFest. The…
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Everything we know on the eighth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
By Jessie Yeung, Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — The United States and Israel’s war with Iran has entered its eighth day, with Washington and…
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Winter Pridefest brings LGBTQ+ celebration to Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Mt. Bachelor and OUT Central Oregon are hosting the eighth annual Winter Pridefest this weekend. The multi-event celebration…
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Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one
By Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — Twenty years of memories spilled across Jacinda Thorn’s yard. Teddy bears and textbooks, camping gear stacked…
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There’s Good News: Second Saturday Paws and Pints to become monthly event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new monthly event called “Second Saturdays” will launch at the Old Mill next week, offering a dog-themed take on the downtown…
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Pet Pals: Big Bella is looking for a home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bella, a 2-year-old Newfoundland, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Bella is a gentle giant…
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Oregon Legislature votes to round pennies for cash purchases after lack of federal guidance
Oregonians who pay in cash could pay a couple cents more or less under a bill headed to Gov. Tina…
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Skilled trades shortage addressed as welding tour visits Redmond High School
(Update: adding video). REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour visited Redmond High School on March 6th to provide…
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Deschutes County seeks new Planning Commission member from Redmond/Terrebonne area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is inviting residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a position on the county’s Planning…
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“He was kind—to people and the planet’: Bend father reflects on son lost in avalanche
(Update: adding pictures of Stratton and friends.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stratton Matteson, a Bend native and well-known split-boarder, was killed in…
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Rep. Breese-Iverson’s bill to boost farm stands, improve ‘farm store’ permits passes in session’s final hours
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate passed a Central Oregon lawmaker’s bill during Friday’s final hours of the legislative session to preserve…
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How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict
CNN Impact Your World (CNN) — As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, a “troubling” humanitarian crisis is unfolding across the…
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‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink
By Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN) — The Cuban man sidled up next to me on the street whispering as if he were sharing a long-held…
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Traffic alert: Nighttime lane, sidewalk closures to begin for ADA upgrades on US Highway 20 on Bend’s Eastside
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Sunday evening, ODOT says construction crews will be upgrading curb ramps and pedestrian crossings along U.S. Highway…
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Oregon lawmakers increase lodging tax to boost wildlife funding
By Alex Brown, Stateline SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s lodging tax in order to help fund wildlife…
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US Military and FAA plan joint test of lasers designed to shoot down drones
By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — After two high-profile incidents, the US Defense Department and Federal Aviation Administration are planning a…
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Analysis suggests US was responsible for deadly strike on Iranian elementary school
By Christian Edwards, Thomas Bordeaux, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Quinta Thomson, Isobel Yeung, CNN (CNN) — The United States military was likely…
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CNN By Christian Edwards, Thomas Bordeaux, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Quinta Thomson, Isobel Yeung, CNN (CNN) — The United States military was likely…
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‘Historic’ drug bust: E. Washington raids seize hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, $2 million cash
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — The Drug Enforcement Administration executed federal search warrants in the Tri-Cities area this week, leading to the largest…
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