US Army’s first new lethal grenade since the Vietnam War uses shock waves to kill
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — The US Army last month introduced its first new lethal hand grenade since the Vietnam War, a plastic weapon that…
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Deschutes County Voters’ pamphlets arriving soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voter information pamphlets for the upcoming May primary election are expected to arrive in mailboxes between April 22 and April…
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Is Iran war really ‘America First,’ Iranian president asks in letter to US public
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Iran’s president has written an open letter to America asking whether the Trump administration’s war with his…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty scam targeting Central Oregon residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a telephone scam targeting Central Oregon residents. Scammers…
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Redmond schools face capacity issues as enrollment continues to rise
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is considering two proposals to change school attendance boundary lines following a 2% growth in…
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Fire heavily damages La Pine home, no injuries; cause may be tied to bank of solar power batteries
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire possibly tied to a battery bank from solar panels heavily damaged a La Pine home Wednesday afternoon, but no injuries…
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Local leaders, Wyden defend Oregon vote-by-mail system at Bend City Hall
Senator Ron Wyden joined KTVZ’s 5 PM broadcast for a LIVE in-studio interview. You’ll see it in the next slide above, or embedded in the article…
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Downtown Bend Visitor Center receives ‘sensory-inclusive’ certification, offering calm, supportive space
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend said Wednesday it has partnered with KultureCity, a national nonprofit advancing sensory accessibility and…
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Deliberative democracy takes center stage at Central Oregon summit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Civic Action Project will host the region’s first Civic Action Summit from April 7 to April 9, 2026, at…
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Mt. Bachelor gears up for snowy weekend with up to 10 inches of fresh powder expected
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor received 6 inches of snow over the past week, with forecasts calling for up to 7-10 inches of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored with national organization’s Pinnacle Award
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon announced Wednesday it has been named a 2025 Pinnacle Award winner for program…
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Mayor Kebler to present on Bend’s housing development efforts at upcoming meeting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing and Bend YIMBY will host an all-coalition meeting on April 2 in Bend to discuss housing…
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Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The US Food and Drug Administration just approved the second GLP-1 pill for weight loss, and this…
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Sisters sees overnight construction for safer pedestrian access
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation began overnight construction on U.S. 20 in Sisters on March 29 to upgrade curb ramps…
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Oregon adds 2,000 jobs to begin 2026, but 5.2% unemployment rate remains above U.S. figure
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in January and 5.3%, as revised, in December, the Oregon Employment Department reported…
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High Desert Stampede returns to Redmond with rodeo and entertainment
Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with some of the people who help make the High Desert Stampede possible. Tune in for more Thursday on KTVZ News at…
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s effort to end automatic birthright citizenship
CNN By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s push to end automatic birthright citizenship was met by a…
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Amid ‘challenging times,’ Madras councilors appoint experienced interim city administrator David Clyne
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras city councilors voted unanimously Tuesday evening to appoint David Clyne as new interim city administrator, expressing…
Continue ReadingDoes the Trump administration understand how ‘enriched’ uranium is made into weapons?
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — For the US to reach a deal with Iran or to end its war in the country, President Trump has said he wants Iran to…
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