The Oregon Zoo’s new baby elephant has a name: Tula-Tu brings balance to herd
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rose-Tu’s baby has a name! The young Asian elephant calf, born at the Oregon Zoo on Feb. 1, will henceforth be known as…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants for open committee, commission positions
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill current vacancies on city committees and commissions. Applications for…
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Engage Deschutes launches monthly Politics Night to inspire locally focused community action
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local small business owner John Heylin has announced the creation of a local Politics Night every fourth Thursday from 6-8…
Continue ReadingAmericans drowning in debt, new Alzheimer’s drugs, reformed scammer: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue ReadingAmericans drowning in debt, new Alzheimer’s drugs, reformed scammer: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start…
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5 things to know for Feb. 14: Trump’s Cabinet, Ukraine, TikTok, Hostage release, Mudslides
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! The lovely roses that many of you will give or receive today have likely…
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4 minor injuries reported in massive pileup on Interstate 84 near Multnomah Falls; SUV catches fire
An SUV caught on fire in an over-100-car pileup on Interstate 84 Thursday, KGW reported. But Oregon State Police said the numerous crashes did not…
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Timely topic: Deschutes County accepting nominations for 2025 Safe Sidewalk Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is asking community members to nominate local businesses,…
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More snow, cold keep C.O. roads slick; Crook-Jefferson court closes early, 509-J cancels after-school activities
Central Oregon’s two-week bout of cold, snowy weather ramped up again on Thursday morning with a few inches of new snow around the still-very cold…
Continue Reading3 men found guilty of murder in drugging, robbery scheme at NYC gay bars that killed 2
By Nic F. Anderson, CNN (CNN) — Three men were convicted on Monday of murder, conspiracy and other charges for drugging and robbing patrons at…
Continue ReadingHumpback whale swallows and spits out kayaker in incident captured on camera
By Abel Alvarado, CNN, and Gabriela Frias and Daniela Patino, CNNE (CNN) — A humpback whale briefly swallowed a 24-year-old kayaker last…
Continue ReadingNYC mayor preps executive order allowing ICE agents into Rikers Island after meeting border czar
By Eric Levenson, Gloria Pazmino and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he will use his executive powers…
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Habitat for Humanity now accepting applications for 18 new homes in SW Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity says it is excited to announce that applications are now open for 18 new homes in southwest…
Continue ReadingEvacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
KCAL, KCBS, ANDREAS TOMRPOS, TEAM RUBICON USA, CNN By Hanna Park, Stephanie Elam, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Southern…
Continue ReadingTrump orders up a plan for more tariffs, even as inflation heats up
By Elisabeth Buchwald and David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump doubled down on his extraordinary push for more balanced trade,…
Continue ReadingScores of firings have begun at federal agencies
By Rene Marsh and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Scores of firings have begun at federal agencies, with terminations of probationary employees…
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COCC board names Dr. Greg Pereira as college’s next president
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College board of directors announced Wednesday the appointment of Dr. Greg Pereira as the…
Continue ReadingIran is rearming its missile program and a ship of supplies just arrived from China, Western sources say
By Saskya Vandoorne, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Simone McCarthy and Yong Xiong, CNN (CNN) — The first of two vessels carrying 1,000 tons of a…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum introduces bipartisan bill focused on helping rural small businesses find funding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., has introduced a bill that would require the SEC to annually report on the issues “rural small…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions on road maintenance, DEIA, and federal funding freeze
From winter road maintenance to DEIA committees– and the biggest topic this month, the CFederal Funding Freeze, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie…
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