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Crook County School District honors standout educators with statewide nominations

January 30, 2026 11:03 pm Campbell Porter

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District is celebrating excellence in education after nominating three of its outstanding staff…

Free leadership training program in Sisters open to community members

January 30, 2026 12:41 pm KTVZ

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the Sisters Civic Leadership Academy. The program…

Pay It Forward: Longtime volunteer helps resolve conflicts peacefully

January 30, 2026 10:07 pm Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live. Tonight, we introduced you to…

Demonstrators participate in a protest at the Whipple federal building organized by religious leaders calling for an end to ICE operations in Minnesota on Friday

More anti-ICE protests underway nationwide after judge declines to immediately halt Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota

January 30, 2026 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Massive crowds of protesters are marching across the nation to protest the Trump…

The best 6-seat SUV options for 2026

January 30, 2026 7:44 pm Stacker

Edmunds reports on the best six-passenger SUVs for…

Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, to speak at the Tower Theatre

January 30, 2026 2:52 pm Spencer Sacks

(Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The American…

Prineville man sentenced to maximum term for first-degree sexual abuse

January 30, 2026 5:08 pm Harley Coldiron

(Adding Video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Clinton James Dunne, 56, was sentenced to 150 months in prison today following his conviction on two…

Utility work and signage projects to impact Bend and Redmond traffic

January 30, 2026 11:38 am KTVZ

(Adding video) Below are the projects impacting traffic in your area: Tumalo Reservoir Road Improvement (Bend Area) – Crews will be mobilizing…

Sunriver Women’s Club raises nearly 60K for “Power of Giving: End Hunger!” Campaign

January 30, 2026 9:23 am KTVZ - News Team

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Women’s Club has raised nearly $60,000 as a part of its “Power Of Giving: End Hunger” Fundraiser. The club says its…

Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during a ceremony marking the opening of the new judicial year at the Supreme Tribunal of Justice in Caracas

Venezuela plans amnesty law for political prisoners and closure of notorious prison

January 30, 2026 5:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Anabella González, Michael Rios (CNN) — Venezuela’s acting president has announced a proposed amnesty law that could lead to the release…

Central Oregon prepares for 2026 Point in Time Count to address homelessness

January 30, 2026 11:48 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — J Bar J Youth Services is partnering with the Homeless Leadership Coalition and regional nonprofit agencies to conduct the 2026…

A chemical and oil products tanker arrives at the port of Havana

Trump’s threatened tariffs over oil to Cuba put Mexico in a bind

January 30, 2026 4:23 pm CNN Newsource

By Uriel Blanco, Sol Amaya, Michael Rios, CNN Mexico City (CNN) — Mexico has found itself walking a diplomatic tightrope after US President…

Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania has maintained a reputation as the nation’s groundhog of record for decades.

Groundhog Day Forecasts: Punxsutawney Phil Has Competition

January 30, 2026 1:31 pm CNN Newsource

By Karin Caifa For some Americans, the first sign of spring could be an armadillo. For others, it could be a duck. Most will look to a groundhog on…

Veterans with disabilities unite for Adaptive Sports event at Mt.Bachelor

January 30, 2026 12:09 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports will host its 19th annual Heroes Weekend at Mt. Bachelor from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1, 2026. The multi-day…

Brendan Banfield looks on during his double-murder trial in Fairfax County Circuit Court on January 14 in Fairfax

Jury to continue deliberations in au pair affair double-murder trial next week

January 30, 2026 10:38 am CNN Newsource

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A jury in Virginia will continue deliberating next week in the double-murder trial of Brendan Banfield,…

Catherine O’Hara Dead at 71, Report

January 30, 2026 10:24 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

By Daniel Arkin and Meriam Bouarrouj (NBC News)Catherine O’Hara, the virtuosic comedic actor best known for her performances in the Christmas…

Guterres warns of UN’s ‘imminent financial collapse’

January 30, 2026 9:25 am CNN Newsource

Story by Reuters Geneva, Switzerland (Reuters) — The UN chief has told member states that the organization is at risk of “imminent financial…

Most of Bend-La Pine Schools closed Friday, January 30th for teacher grading period, two schools still to hold classes

January 30, 2026 8:54 am KTVZ - News Team

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Most schools in the Bend-La Pine School district will not hold classes today, January 30th. This closure is for…

Unique Peaks // Austin White // Mt. Bachelor

Are you looking to head up to the mountain this weekend? Here are some events at Mt. Bachelor in coming days

January 30, 2026 8:39 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plenty of events happening this weekend at Mt. Bachelor to keep you busy! On Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference in Istanbul

Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says

January 30, 2026 7:21 am CNN Newsource

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Iran is ready to participate in “fair and just” nuclear talks with the United States amid rising tensions…