Shifting Seasons: Geothermal Energy, groundbreaking technology in Central Oregon
Renewable energy is a clean and ecologically sound way to generate electricity that is replenished faster than it is used. The most common…
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75 years after he was kidnapped to North Korea, these sisters still hope to see their brother
By Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Min Young-jae has not seen or heard anything about her eldest brother for 75 years. He was 19 and…
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Eyewear retailer ‘Warby Parker’ is set to open in the Old Mill on July 5th, replacing half of the former Victoria Secret building
BEND, Ore. — National eyewear retailer Warby Parker is officially opening its doors in Bend’s Old Mill District on Saturday, July 5, and will…
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BLM to hold July 2025 geothermal lease sale in Oregon
VALE, Ore. —The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on July 10, 2025, in Malheur County. The auction will offer…
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VIDEO: Navigating Bend’s protected intersections
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has released an informational video helping residents navigate the safety improvements at Wall Street and Olney…
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America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2025
CNN Travel (CNN) — America’s most interesting towns bring together the best of a beautiful country. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, packed…
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Tickets are available for the Great Drake Park Duck Race with all proceeds going to a good cause
Bend, Ore. — The race is on! Tickets are now on sale for the 36th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race, a beloved Bend tradition that sends thousands…
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Kids’ Calf Scramble brings the fun at the Crooked River Roundup
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — KTVZ sponsored a crowd-favorite event at the 80th Crooked River Roundup: the high-energy Calf Scramble. During intermission,…
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Democrat Transportation Package dead, Central Oregon legislators still find success this session
(Update: Adding video, comments from Anthony Broadman) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Local legislators are reflecting on their time on the Oregon House and…
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9th escaped New Orleans inmate captured, leaving just one at large
By Zoe Sottile, Jason Morris, Ryan Young (CNN) — Antoine Massey, a serial escapee who vanished from a New Orleans jail with nine other inmates…
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Navigating Bend: This weeks road and traffic report from the City
For the Week of June 30-July 6: 2025 Street Preservation – Street preservation continues with street resurfacing (grind & inlay). Various…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Alzheimer’s Association resources
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the Alzheimer’s Association is reminding the public that help is just a phone call…
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American Airlines operations returning to normal after widespread computer outage
By Alexandra Skores, Dianne Gallagher, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — American Airlines suffered a widespread outage with its flight information…
Continue ReadingHow authorities found a drug kingpin’s luxurious hideout in Ecuador
By Ana María Cañizares and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Ecuadorian forces have revealed how they captured the country’s most-wanted man, drug…
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Israeli military rejects report that soldiers told to fire at Palestinians waiting for food, after repeated deadly incidents
By Oren Liebermann and Tamar Michaelis, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military has denied a new report that soldiers were ordered to fire at unarmed…
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University of Virginia president resigns amid pressure from the Trump administration
By Betsy Klein, Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — University of Virginia president James Ryan announced his resignation Friday amid pressure from the…
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Deschutes County Seeks Applicants for Interim Sheriff Role as Van der Kamp Resigns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp set to resign at the end of July, the county’s Board of Commissioners has…
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Oregon Announces SBA Disaster Loans for Businesses and Homeowners Affected by March and April 2025 Storms
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Tina Kotek’s…
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“Really concerning:” Local reaction to public land sale proposal, blocked in US Senate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contentious topic this past week: the possible sale of public land. The provision brought forth by Utah Senator Mike Lee as…
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Supreme Court limits ability of judges to stop President Trump
NATIONAL (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s ruling today curtailing nationwide injunctions will have far-reaching consequences for President Donald…
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