The Bend Planning Commission is making strides to combat the housing crisis
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — In the latest Bend Planning Commission meeting on Monday, the Commission reviewed a number of projects; from tariffs to blight.…
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Russia says it was hit by ‘massive’ drone attack ahead of crucial talks between US and Ukraine
By Jessie Yeung, Edward Szekeres and Kosta Gak, CNN (CNN) — Russia said it was hit by a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack overnight Tuesday,…
Continue ReadingA 4-year-old’s mom ate his ice cream. He called the cops
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — There are some things in life you just don’t do – like steal someone’s ice cream. So when the mom of a…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the US college student missing in Dominican Republic
By Zoe Sottile, Rafael Romo, Jessica Hasbun and John Miller, CNN (CNN) — A 20-year-old college student has gone missing while on vacation in…
Continue ReadingThe list of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities is out. All but one are in Asia
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — All but one of the world’s top 20 most polluted cities last year were in Asia, a new study shows. The majority of…
Continue ReadingAs Greenland goes to the polls, Trump’s aggressive stance has heightened the stakes
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Elections in Greenland, an island home to about 57,000 people, are usually a local affair. There is little opinion…
Continue ReadingDepartment of Education investigating 60 colleges and universities over antisemitism claims
By Karina Tsui and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on Monday sent letters to 60…
Continue ReadingFormer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested over ICC warrant for crimes against humanity
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN Manila, Philippines (CNN) — Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by the Philippine government on Tuesday…
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Oregon education officials would have power to intervene in struggling schools under governor’s plan
The Oregon Department of Education would have historic power to intervene in struggling schools and districts across the state under two new bills…
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Bend Science Station students make their mark at COCC Regional Science Expo, earn top honors, national recognition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight high school students from the Bend Science Station made an impressive mark at the COCC Regional Science Expo on Friday,…
Continue ReadingCuts to US foreign aid are hurting efforts to tackle human trafficking at scam compounds. Americans may pay the price
By Amy Gunia, CNN (CNN) — It wasn’t long after landing in Bangkok, Thailand, in the summer of 2023 that Jalil Muyeke realized that something…
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Street Dog Hero hosts record-breaking spay/neuter clinic; 948 animals helped in Chetumal, Mexico
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-based Street Dog Hero announced Monday the successful completion of a record-breaking spay/neuter clinic in Chetumal,…
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The city of Bend has brought in over $7.8 million in hotel room taxes since last July: How does it help locals?
New data shows the money brought in from taxes on tourist lodging since the start of the fiscal year last July 1 has reached nearly $8 million.…
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Inovia Vein in Bend raising awareness of Thrombosis, including potential dangers and treatment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — March marks National Thrombosis Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness about the risks of blood clots, which…
Continue ReadingChina unveils big plan to fix its ailing economy and transform into a high-tech power
By Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — China’s leaders have spent the past week unveiling their plan to steer the world’s second-largest…
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Tower Theatre Foundation seeking performing arts scholarship applicants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation is now accepting applications for their annual Doug Watson Scholarship for the…
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Cynthia Engel rejoins OSU-Cascades to lead student career development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cynthia Engel, a leader with nearly 25 years of experience in higher education, has rejoined Oregon State University-Cascades as…
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Oregon Senate unanimously passes Bend Sen. Broadman’s bill aimed at spurring homebuilding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) let groups of property owners share in the cost of infrastructure development collectively,…
Continue ReadingDOGE’s efforts to dismantle consumer finance agency have slowed, official testifies
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau testified in court Monday that efforts by DOGE to…
Continue ReadingSyria’s new government strikes deal to integrate powerful Kurdish rival in landmark agreement
By Eyad Kourdi and Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN (CNN) — Syria’s interim government says it has reached a landmark agreement with Kurdish-led…
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