Tourist dies after car gets stuck in mud in Death Valley
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A French tourist has died after he and his traveling companion became stranded while driving through…
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Oregon e-bike, e-scooter injuries rise as doctors warn of growing risks for kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As electric bikes and scooters become more common on Oregon streets, health officials are reporting a sharp rise in injuries,…
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Central Oregon drivers could see gas prices rise despite recent national dip
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Drivers in Central Oregon may have caught a small break at the pump recently, but that relief could be short-lived.…
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A Black man once sentenced to death for murder fights for freedom after discovering his attorney defended the Ku Klux Klan
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A phone line rings. It clicks, and an automated message is recited in a woman’s strict, dull monotone. “You…
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There’s Good News: Crooked River Ranch residents donate supplies to Spokane fire victims
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) A Central Oregon community is stepping up to help people impacted by the Spokane fires. Residents of Crooked River…
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Rowe Creek Complex Fire reaches 91 percent containment
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, has burned nearly 374,000 acres and…
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As elections near, Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel’s latest enemy
By Tal Shalev, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — The giant billboard on Tel Aviv’s main highway placed Turkey squarely at the center of Prime Minister…
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Forest Service hiring for next year wildfire jobs
The U.S. Forest Service has posted nearly 2,000 full-time and seasonal jobs for the upcoming fire season across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The…
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$20k worth of Golf Clubs found by Crook County Sheriffs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has recovered nearly $20,000 worth of stolen goods following an operation that extended to…
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Panera Bread is set to replace old Cracker Barrel in Bend
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned Panera Bread will be moving into the former Cracker Barrel in north Bend.According to online documents…
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Central Oregon, You Delivered – And WOW
We asked… and Central Oregon, you delivered — and what a beautiful view you gave us.Tonight, we asked you to share the moments that made you…
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By Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! What’s the fastest way to reject someone? Pop a balloon. A viral dating show built around the…
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New York City minority business owners sue Mamdani in bid to stop city-run grocery store plan
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — A New York City nonprofit representing hundreds of small supermarkets, bodegas and grocery store owners is suing…
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Psychologist doubtful of Lindsay Clancy’s hallucination claim as judge denies defense request for mistrial
By Eric Levenson, Nicki Brown, CNN Plymouth, Massachusetts (CNN) — A psychologist testified Lindsay Clancy killed her children in January 2023…
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Karen Solomon, wanted in connection with the death of her officer husband, believed to be found dead in woods, police say
By Cindy Von Quednow, Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — The nearly weeklong search for Karen Solomon, a Massachusetts woman wanted in connection with…
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Deschutes National Forest opens wildfire firefighter job applications
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service opened applications today for permanent and permanent seasonal wildland firefighting positions within…
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Portland man arrested for stealing $20,000 of golf gear from Powell Butte resort
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 44-year-old Portland man was arrested Friday, Aug. 21, in connection with the theft of approximately $20,000 worth of golfing…
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‘Pretty tough’: Central Oregon farmer says timing of Trump’s beef import plan will hit American ranchers hard
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many American ranchers, higher beef prices at the grocery store haven’t necessarily translated to…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces new venues for 2026-27 season
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is relocating both its Concert Series and Annual Gala to new venues in Bend, Ore., for the 2026–27…
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The latest dangerous social media trend that ‘gamifies’ deadly driving
By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — The long month of August is typically one of the busiest times of the year for police, with schools out for…
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