Community to gather for ‘A Novel Idea’ 2026 book reveal at Downtown Bend Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Book lovers across Central Oregon are invited to celebrate the big reveal of the 2026 A Novel Idea community read selections…
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Deschutes County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker student contest for 2026 election will mark America’s 250th birthday
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration…
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Oregon gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since last spring, pacing the nation, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is down to its cheapest price since April, while the national average…
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Bend Park & Rec officials question impact of city tax breaks on future park funding
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Bend Park and Recreation Board is taking a closer look at how city tax breaks and development incentives could affect the…
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McKenzie Pass fully closes for the season on Thursday – and ODOT says there’s a change this year
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With winter approaching, the Oregon Department of Transportation says its crews will close the east…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Rain and Strong Winds are Forecasted for Wednesday, impacting communities across Central Oregon
The winds are expected to gust near 40 – 45 mph Wednesday with rainy conditions. The trees still have a good amount of leaves on them and the wind…
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5 things to know for Nov. 5: Election results, UPS plane crash, Tariffs, Nuclear weapons, China space mission
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN It’s a bittersweet moment in Washington: While Democrats celebrate historic election victories, the government…
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‘Very worrying’: Nearly half of Oregon health care workers not vaccinated against the flu, OHA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flu vaccine rates among Oregon health care workers have plummeted over the last five respiratory virus seasons, raising the…
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Putin hails developers of nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, in latest signal to the West
By Christian Edwards, Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has given state awards to the developers of the…
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Murder of outspoken anti-crime mayor spurs violent protests in Mexican state
By Max Saltman, Mauricio Torres, CNN (CNN) — Violent protests have broken out in the Mexican state of Michoacán over the murder of an…
Continue Reading A UPS plane with 3 crew members crashed near the Louisville airport
By Pete Muntean, Amanda Musa, Emma Tucker, Amanda Jackson, Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved to Live Updates for…
Continue ReadingA big Election Day, inflation denial, traveling for free: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Voters in several states are casting ballots in critical races in what’s shaping up as an early…
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Redmond Senior Center launches year-end fundraising campaign to support key programs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Senior Center has launched its year-end fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $100,000 by Dec, 31. The…
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St. Charles, five other health providers unite in a joint message: Vaccines are safe, and we are here to answer questions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As respiratory virus season arrives in Central Oregon, providers from six local health care organizations are joining together…
Continue ReadingTwo French nationals freed from Iranian prison after more than 3 years in detention
Story by Associated Press Paris (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that two French nationals have been released from an…
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Hostage remains handed over Tuesday are those of dual US-Israeli citizen Itay Chen, Israel says
By Christian Edwards, Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — Israel on Tuesday said it had received the remains of Itay Chen, the last US-Israeli hostage held…
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DOT may close certain parts of the airspace due to air traffic controller shortages
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Transportation may close some parts of US airspace if enough air traffic…
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Congresswoman Bynum worries about rise in health care cost.
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rising health care costs are putting growing pressure on Oregon families, according to Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, who…
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White House says it will partially fund SNAP benefits after Trump threatens to withhold them until shutdown ends
By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The White House said Tuesday it would follow through on plans to partially fund critical…
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Trump administration advancing UN resolution for Gaza security force, source says
By Eugenia Yosef, Tal Shalev, Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is working on a United Nations Security Council resolution to…
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