Youth Art Takeover brings student creativity to Downtown Bend’s First Friday
(UPDATE: Adding video and quotes from business owners) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend is bursting with creativity tonight as local students…
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Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown
By Ellis Kim, Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday officially signed a memorandum ordering all…
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Traffic changes and diverters added to Delaware Avenue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You may have seen these concrete barriers in the middle of NW Delaware Avenue, or noticed some of the cross streets from…
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Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A free Oregon health care program for adults who make too much money to qualify for…
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As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
By Stephanie Yang, CNN Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — In the face of growing Chinese military aggression, Taiwan has increased defense spending,…
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Hooker Creek hosts free seminar in Bend addressing challenges with new standard concrete material
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Construction professionals across Central Oregon will have an opportunity to learn how to navigate a major industry shift at a…
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Goodwill’s new Bend center to provide free skills training and job placement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette will open a new superstore and community training center in north Bend on…
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There’s Good News: Inclusive prom in Bend offers joy and connection for individuals with special needs
Update: Event is currently full. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Second Annual Permission to Dance Prom will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The…
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There’s Good News: Oregon Zoo welcomes pair of fluffy penguin chicks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two tiny Humboldt penguin chicks just came out of their shells at the Oregon Zoo. “We’ve been keeping an eye on these…
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NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
By Jacopo Prisco, Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — NASA released the very first images taken by astronauts aboard the Artemis II Orion capsule as…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County officials remind that political signs are not allowed in road rights of way
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the May 19 primary election approaches, the Deschutes County Road Department on Friday reminded political campaigns and…
Continue ReadingItaly opens double murder probe into deaths of mother and daughter, after preliminary tests point to ricin poisoning
By Barbie Latza Nadeau (CNN) — Italian authorities have opened a double murder investigation following the deaths of a mother and her teenage…
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Oregon Zoo bids a sad farewell to Zawadi, one of North America’s oldest male lions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo bid a sad farewell Thursday to Zawadi Mungu, elder statesman of the African lion pride and one of the oldest…
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UN report details sexual abuse investigations involving foreign forces in Haiti
By Max Saltman, Caitlin Stephen Hu, Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — A United Nations report from February details four sexual abuse investigations,…
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4 astronauts are now on their path to the moon. Here’s what happens next
CNN By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — The Artemis II mission crossed a crucial and historic threshold Thursday…
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Oregon attorney general, 22 other states sue over President Trump’s executive order to limit vote-by-mail
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and one governor on Friday to file a…
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‘Are we designing our city for happiness?’ Building a Better Bend launches 2026 lecture series with ‘Happy City’ talk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are we designing our city for happiness? That’s a question that will be asked by nonprofit organization Building a Better Bend’s…
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say
By Haley Britzky, Alayna Treene, Allegra Goodwin, Brad Lendon, Isaac Yee, Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A US fighter jet has been…
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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran, search and rescue mission underway, officials say
IRAN (NBC) — An F-15 fighter jet pilot has been rescued alive by the U.S. military after their aircraft went down over Iran, a U.S. official said…
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Oregon Department of Forestry seeks public input on timber sales and forest management
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comment starting April 3rd on planned timber sales, recreation projects,…
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