‘We broke the record’: Festival of Trees raises $223,000 for hospice care
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Festival of Trees set a new record this year, raising more than $223,000 for ClearPath Healthcare, formerly known as…
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Life changed for Jews in Australia this week. Will it ever be the same?
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Bondi Beach, Sydney (CNN) — For Australia’s tiny Jewish population, Bondi Beach was a refuge within a vast country…
Continue ReadingThieves dressed as Santa and elves raid Montreal grocery store, claim inspiration from Robin Hood
By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — ‘Twas the week before Christmas in a Montreal store, when Santa stole groceries, then walked out the door. A…
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‘Holiday Dough’ delivers: Mid Oregon Credit Union members pitch in help area food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough…
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The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Ace Aguirre was just two bites into his oatmeal on the morning of November 4 when he noticed something strange: mud…
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Region sees plenty of rain, snow from atmospheric river; surging Whychus Creek crests overnight, area flood watch ends
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A powerful storm that has prompted evacuations in Western Oregon also brought 1-2 inches of rain around Central Oregon overnight…
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Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult
By Duarte Mendonca, Allison Gordon, Tim Elfrink, CNN (CNN) — As investigators work to find a motive behind the mass shooting at Brown…
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US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
By Zachary Cohen, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US struck multiple targets in Syria on Friday that the US military tied to ISIS as retaliation…
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ODOT crews work to reopen roads closed by flooding, landslides; safety reminders offered
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Storm impacts continue to affect roads across Oregon, and travel is expected to remain challenging heading into the weekend,…
Continue ReadingEvents leading to the killings of Brown University students and MIT professor spanned decades
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The discovery of the body of Claudio Neves Valente in a New Hampshire storage facility Thursday night capped days of…
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Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next
By Tami Luhby, Adam Cancryn, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — In his latest effort to lower drug costs, President Donald Trump unveiled Friday “Most…
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Seven Colombian soldiers killed in guerrilla attack with drones and explosives, military says
By RocÃo Muñoz-Ledo, Fernando Ramos, CNN (CNN) — At least seven Colombian soldiers were killed and 30 wounded Thursday when a guerrilla group…
Continue ReadingElvis Presley Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Elvis Presley, one of the biggest-selling musicians of all time. Personal Birth date: January…
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City of Bend helps Housing Works install over 100 high-efficiency toilets at NE Bend apartments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and Housing Works said Friday they have partnered to replace more than 100 high-volume toilets at Summit Park…
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Save the Date: Jurassic Quest returns to Redmond, Bend Pavilion celebrates 10-year anniversary
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to…
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One Class At a Time: Local art organization keeps creativity alive for Redmond elementary students
In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered…
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Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name
By Kaanita Iyer, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — New signage was installed Friday at Washington, DC’s performing arts center on Friday to include…
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SCHOOL CLOSED: Trinity Lutheran School in Bend closed Friday, December 19th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran School in Bend has announced it is closed today, Friday, December 19th, due to no power in the building. The…
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Gaza no longer in famine, says global hunger watchdog, after influx of aid following ceasefire
By Nadeen Ebrahim, Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — There is no longer famine in Gaza, a United Nations-backed hunger monitor announced on Friday,…
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The ‘I’ve Had It’ hosts’ review of 2025 is profane and on point
By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — In 2025, despondent and angry Democrats wanted to hear from likeminded pundits who wouldn’t feign politeness…
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