Update: The missing person, Ashton Ecker, has been located
UPDATE: Ashton Ecker has been located. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police Department has issued a Missing Person Alert for Ashton Ecker, a seventeen…
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Sen. Wyden investigates Trump-linked firm’s Venezuela investments
BEND, ORE. (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, launched an inquiry today into Yorkville International…
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What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century
CNN By Jessie Yeung, Michael Rios, Taylor Ward, Issy Ronald, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers are desperately searching through piles of…
Continue Reading5 things to know for June 25: America’s 250th, Venezuela earthquakes, border wall, war powers, contraband
By Alexandra Banner, CNN The Great American State Fair opens today on the National Mall, which the Trump administration has described as a showcase…
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Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs
By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Although Miko was just a little over a year old, the shepherd mix had already grown into his adult frame. He was…
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‘Salami slicing’: How China is trying to increase control in the Pacific
By Brad Lendon, Sylvie Zhuang, Wayne Chang, CNN (CNN) — In a span of just a few weeks, China’s ships have carried out “law enforcement”…
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Bend’s ‘Stars and Stripes’ event to kick off holiday weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West will host a free “Stars and Stripes” event on Friday, July 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bend, Ore., celebrating the…
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One Class at a Time: Civil Air Patrol Cadet program receives grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Civil Air Patrol Cadet program recently received a $1,000 grant from Mid Oregon Credit Union and KTVZ’s “One Class at a…
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Redmond community to honor fallen firefighter/paramedic Michael Kienzle
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue has announced details for the memorial service honoring Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kienzle. The…
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Trump cancels housing bill signing, leaving Central Oregon with questions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — President Donald Trump’s last-minute decision to cancel the planned signing of a bipartisan housing bill is putting new…
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Redmond woman accused of killing mother appears in court as case prepares to proceed
(Update: adding information from June 24th’s hearing) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman accused of killing her mother last summer was back before…
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‘We Just Want Justice’: Parents of Newlyweds Killed in Highway 20 Crash Oppose Deportation of Truck Driver Before Trial
Family blasts California’s program that issues CDL licenses to undocumented immigrants. BROTHERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Elizabeth Carter, sleep has…
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Josephine and Wasco counties face severe drought conditions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Josephine and Wasco counties through Executive Order 26-11. This…
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Bend Summer Criterium Series returns for five-week cycling event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Summer Criterium Series, presented by McGlone Property Group-EXP Realty, is returning for a five-week series. The…
Continue Reading What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century
By Jessie Yeung, Michael Rios, Taylor Ward, Issy Ronald, Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — Rescuers are desperately searching through piles of rubble…
Continue ReadingHazy nightmare, puzzling fossils, huge cannabis stash: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Divers stumbled on something unexpected in a cave on an Italian island popular with the…
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Klamath Falls man killed on Highway 97 while rescuing dog
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Klamath Falls man was killed Monday night on Highway 97 after stepping into traffic while trying to retrieve a dog that…
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Backcountry Offroad Expo brings off-road community together in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Backcountry Offroad Expo is coming to Sisters High School August 1-2. The expo takes place August 1 & 2 and brings…
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Gas prices continue to drop ahead of Independence Day, but still near record highs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to decline this week and have steadily decreased since May 22. But uncertainty remains regarding the…
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Bend’s annual Pet Parade celebrates 99th year on July 4th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District’s Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and the 99th occurrence of the annual…
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