Chinese embassy mocks “Shield of the Americas” in AI video
By Rocio Munoz, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — China’s Embassy in the US briefly shared an AI-generated video poking fun at US President Donald…
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Decision 2026: Local Political Candidates to Participate in Nonpartisan Forum Series
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing announced a four-part nonpartisan candidate forum series. It’s titled “Housing is a Math…
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BREAKING NEWS: US military investigating loss of KC-135 refueling plane in western Iraq
U.S. Central Command confirmed the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during…
Continue ReadingIran’s new leader, a daring bridge, reframing your daily walk: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Walking is often dismissed as “just cardio” or something you do to get some fresh air. But a…
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Mt. Bachelor reopens after wind-caused closure; some lifts closed for de-icing
Mt. Bachelor reopened Friday morning, a day after high winds prompted its closure, but some blustery and icy conditions had some lifts on…
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Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says
By Sara Smart, Holmes Lybrand, Brynn Gingras, Elise Hammond, Nouran Salahieh, and John Miller The suspect was found dead in the vehicle at the Temple…
Continue ReadingHow Iran’s use of cluster munitions is challenging Israel’s air defenses
By Jeremy Diamond, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Zeena Saifi, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — Specks of orange light streak across the night sky as air…
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Direct outreach campaign targets emergency alert subscribers in Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management are launching a direct outreach…
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Suspect dead after ramming vehicle into Detroit-area synagogue, sheriff says
CNN By Sara Smart, Holmes Lybrand, Brynn Gingras, Elise Hammond, Nouran Salahieh, and John Miller The suspect was found dead in the vehicle at the…
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With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits
By Elizabeth González, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — With fuel and freight prices skyrocketing as war chokes the Strait of Hormuz, the Panama Canal…
Continue Reading Reports of active shooter at Detroit-area synagogue containing school
By Sara Smart, Holmes Lybrand, Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — Police are responding to reports of an active shooter and a car driven into the…
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UPDATE: An ‘all clear’ put out after shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia; 2 injured and gunman dead
By: Rebekah Riess (CNN)UPDATE: ODU has now given an ‘all clear’ notice; two people are injured and a gunman is dead after a shooting inside an…
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Bend Park & Recreation District evaluates Deschutes River Trail connection, urges public input
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park & Recreation District is launching a new study to evaluate options for connecting the Deschutes River Trail in…
Continue Reading Terror suspect in deadly Old Dominion shooting in Virginia was subdued by students, officials say
WTKR, CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — When a convicted ISIS supporter stepped into an…
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There’s Good News: Student-run apparel shop opens at Crook County High School
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School celebrated the opening of a new student-run apparel shop Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting…
Continue Reading Terror suspect in deadly Old Dominion shooting in Virginia was subdued by students, officials say
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — When a convicted ISIS supporter stepped into an ROTC…
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Madras structure fire claims dog life, sends 4 to hospital
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dog died and four people were hospitalized following a structure fire in northwest Madras on Wednesday evening. The blaze…
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There’s Good News: Seal goes viral for his bond with rubber ducks
This story was originally published by WRAL in New England. NEW ENGLAND (WRAL) — The New England Aquarium has a celebrity in its midst! The…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to upcoming fire season concerns, data center questions, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From concerns for the upcoming fire season following a dry winter to questions about if Bend would entertain a data center…
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Redmond City Council approves new $1.5 million airport fire and rescue truck
(Update: adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday night, the Redmond City Council approved the purchase of a new Airport Rescue and Fire…
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