National blood emergency highlights need for donations in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — A nationwide blood shortage is raising concerns in Central Oregon, where hospitals depend on a steady supply of donated blood to treat…
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Over 50 wildfires ignited by lightning strikes sweep across Central Oregon
Wheeler County, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon experienced widespread lightning activity yesterday, July 15, 2026, with more than 2,000 strikes…
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Exclusive: Lawyer goes public with sexual misconduct claims against ICC chief prosecutor. He denies the allegations
By Christiane Amanpour, Lauren Kent, Ben Kirby, Claire Calzonetti, CNN London (CNN) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) is under intense…
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KTVZ News promotes Kelsey Merison to Evening Anchor, Assumes new role with Lee Anderson on August 3rd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is excited to announce the promotion of Kelsey Merison to evening anchor. Merison will begin her new role on Monday,…
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Bend seeks community members for Police Chief’s Advisory Council
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from community members to serve on its Police Chief’s Advisory Council.…
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Man breaches security at 30 Rock, approaches ‘Today’ co-host Craig Melvin
By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — The man who managed to slip past tight security at New York’s 30 Rockefeller Center and hurled a racial slur at…
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City Club of Central Oregon to host forum on urban renewal future
The City Club of Central Oregon will host a community forum on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, to discuss the future of urban renewal in Central Oregon. The…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch responds to questions regarding cannabis dispensaries, firework usage, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions regarding the amount of cannabis dispensaries allowed within city limits to reports of illegal firework usage…
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Putin’s false claim of the capture of one Ukrainian town exposes the slow pace of Russia’s bloody advance
By Nick Paton Walsh, Victoria Butenko, Daria Tarasova-Markina and Luke Unger, CNN (CNN) — It is the fate of just one town, over a year, but…
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ICE traffic stops were just halted, then swiftly reinstated, as feds try to curb shootings – and the inevitable backlash
By Andy Rose, Priscilla Alvarez, Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — It was the problem that installing a new top official at the Department of…
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More than 500 missing after two refugee boats vanish off Myanmar coast, UN agencies say
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — More than 500 people fleeing violence in Myanmar are feared dead after two boats disappeared in rough conditions off…
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Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains
By Tim Lister, Daria-Tarasova-Markina, Andrew Carey and Victoria Butenko, CNN (CNN) — The removal of Ukraine’s popular defense minister…
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This Just In: Multiple Lightning Strikes Reported by Mt. Bachelor, Firefighting Aircraft Dispatched
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Mt. Bachelor’s “Cloud Chaser” camera, a plume of smoke can be seen in the distance. According to the Department of…
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Crooked River Roundup races kick off in Prineville with four nights of high-stakes action
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 60th annual Crooked River Roundup parimutuel horse races kick off Wednesday night at the Crook County Fairgrounds,…
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Ochoco Viewpoint to remain open until 10 p.m. throughout summer season
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson announced today that Ochoco Viewpoint in Prineville, Ore., will remain open until 10 p.m., an…
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Family believes substance in Houston ICE shooting van is salt, attorney says, countering FBI suspicion of drugs
By Jason Hanna, Lauren Mascarenhas, Norma Galeana, Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — A substance collected from the van in which Lorenzo Salgado Araujo…
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Redmond City Council considers fireworks ban after Independence Day fires
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council is considering a fireworks ban following multiple fire-related calls during Independence Day…
Continue ReadingConfirmation hearings, fiery train, predicting Alzheimer’s risk: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Do you have what it takes to work for “Jeopardy!”? For the first time in history, the…
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Senator Merkley discusses new aviation safety bill, ICE activity, and more with KTVZ News
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) sat down with KTVZ News on Wednesday to discuss new legislation he says is aimed at…
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Who’s afraid of salad?
By Zoe Sottile, Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — With growing cases of explosive diarrhea around the country, restaurants have had to make some…
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