Dissident escapes China by inflatable boat in fourth attempt to reunite with family
By Yoonjung Seo, Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — A Chinese dissident has made a daring 30-hour escape from China by sea to South Korea, his fourth…
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St. Charles Foundation’s ‘Give for Good Day’ supports health system services & their workers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The St. Charles Foundation is inviting the community to express gratitude and support health care workers during Give for Good Day…
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COCC’s community education program offers 70+ youth camps in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College will host youth camps from June 15 to Aug. 27, 2026. The hands-on, multi-day programs will take…
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Caught on Camera: Theft from Marijuana Dispensary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected robbery of marijuana vapes was captured on camera. The business, Wacky Tobacky on Greenwood, seeks public assistance…
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New Details: A 6-year-old girl dies after trailer incident near Suttle Lake
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KTVZ) — A 6-year-old child died on May 23, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle towing a travel trailer near Link Creek…
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There’s Good News: Expanded adaptive golf opportunities coming to Central Oregon
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is launching its 2026 summer community golf season with new events and expanded opportunities…
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Two 15-year-olds arrested for burglary at Bend’s The Grove; property manager blames fire code for unlocked doors
(Adding information from property manager). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two 15-year-old Bend boys were arrested early Sunday after authorities say they…
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University of Oregon expands early wildfire detection network
EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding…
Continue ReadingDeadly heat wave, ‘Wasian’ pride, cosmic cannibalism: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Teens need all the sleep they can get — experts recommend eight to 10 hours a day. But this…
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Local Alert Weather Day – Thursday: Strong to severe storms possible in the afternoon
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Showers and storms are expected across Central Oregon for the next few days with Thursday being the most active. There is…
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Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout
By Mohammed Tawfeeq, Aida Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Iranians reacted with a mix of skepticism, caution and sarcasm on Tuesday after internet monitors…
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‘All of our memories are here’: Family shares heartbreak after loss of NE Bend home to fire
(Update: adding comments from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Northeast Bend family returned Tuesday to what remains of their home, days after…
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11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River
By Emma Tucker, Alisha Ebrahimji, Hanna Park, Holly Yan, Nick Watt, CNN (CNN) — Search crews are expected to navigate treacherous circumstances…
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Three UK teens convicted of rape walked free. After a nationwide outcry their sentences will be reviewed
By Rupert Neate, CNN London (CNN) — Three teenage boys who were convicted over the rape of two girls were last week allowed to walk out of a UK…
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Multiple deaths reported after chemical plant implosion at Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview
Update: LONGVIEW, Wash. (KGW) — Multiple people have died after a tank of caustic “white liquor” chemicals ruptured at the Nippon…
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Gas prices fall slightly in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon drivers are getting a little relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in…
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2026 Wildfire Awareness Month: Have a Plan, Build a Go-bag, Get Insured, Be Ready to Evacuate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is going to be a tinderbox this wildfire season. With counties across the state already declaring drought emergencies,…
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WATCH: Coast Guard uses helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God’s…
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This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — As a courtroom interpreter in Texas’ immigration system, it was Meenu Batra’s job to make sure migrants…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 26: Pope Leo on AI, Texas runoffs, Iran negotiations, New Orleans, Chemical tank scare
By Alexandra Banner, CNN The 79th Cannes Film Festival has officially wrapped after another glamorous collision of cinema and fashion on the French…
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