Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A war-driven jump in gas prices helped push US inflation to 3.3% in March, marking the fastest annual pace in…
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Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
By Stephanie Yang, CNN (CNN) — The US has negotiated a fragile ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Asian allies that depend…
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China’s Xi touts peace – and points to global conflicts – in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader
By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Chinese leader Xi Jinping invoked ongoing global conflicts and the need for peace during a landmark meeting with the leader of…
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Low snow shuts down Mt. Bachelor early, alters iconic event, impacts local businesses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After one of its latest opening days ever on Dec. 23, Mount Bachelor has announced it will close for the season on April 19, the…
Continue ReadingThe Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
By Nimi Princewill, CNN Abuja (CNN) — In northern Malawi, Suteny Williams Nsamba is struggling to buy fertilizer for his small farm, where he…
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Oregon farmers fear rising diesel prices could cost them generations of work
EASTERN OREGON (KTVZ) The farming families of Gilliam County are used to hardship, but this year’s fuel and shipping costs are testing even the…
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Problem Solvers Investigation: OSU-Cascades Chancellor Sherman Bloomer under investigation, accused of alleged sexual misconduct involving students, according to sources and documents
Sources and documents uncovered by KTVZ News appear to show that Sherman Bloomer, the dean and chancellor of Oregon State University-Cascades, is…
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Caleb Cegers trial continues with testimony on video evidence, crime scene
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Caleb Cegers continued this week, as jurors heard new testimony related to the 2023 fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss…
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Problem Solvers: Off-leash dogs in Bend parks and on trails is creating frustrated residents; safety risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Bend, dogs are part of the culture, often spotted on trails, at breweries, and in nearly every park. But those encounters…
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Husband’s arrest in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas puts his account under scrutiny
CNN By Martin Goillandeau, Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Dianne Gallagher, Meridith Edwards, CNN (CNN) — The arrest of an American man whose…
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Changes Coming to Pole Pedal Paddle Due to Lack of Snowfall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the lack of snowfall this season, the 50th year of the Pole Pedal Paddle will not include skiing. Instead, the event’s…
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Goodwill’s new Bend center to provide free skills training and job placement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new superstore and community training center in north Bend today. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler cut the ribbon before the first…
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California unveils hospice fraud arrests, pushing back on ‘kingdom of fraud’ claim by Trump official
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — California officials announced Thursday the dismantling of a “massive hospice fraud scheme” they say…
Continue ReadingWhat’s getting more expensive, pushed to the brink, sleeping naked: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM. Good news for all the married folks out there! A new study suggests you might have a lower risk of…
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March meltdown: Historic low snowpack hits Central Oregon and the West, raising water supply concerns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is facing a historic snowpack collapse this spring, as record-low snow water equivalent (SWE) levels across the…
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Update: COCC board approves new union contract after deal averts strike
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s board of directors has approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Classified…
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Mt. Bachelor announces closing date, plans high-energy RendezVan sendoff
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will officially close for the 2025/26 winter season on Sunday, April 19, coinciding with the return of RendezVan, a…
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ICE leaving some airport security checkpoints after helping TSA manage long lines
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have begun leaving some US airport security checkpoints,…
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There’s Good News: A heartwarming reunion at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News: A heartwarming reunion at Brightside Animal Center happened this week in Redmond. Last week, in our Furry…
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What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
By Nadeen Ebrahim, Sarah Tamimi, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s massive attacks in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon this week are threatening to…
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