Pomp and pageantry: for Chinese officials preparing for a Trump visit, every second counts
By Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — With brisk strides, Chinese leader Xi Jinping will descend 39 red-carpeted steps outside Beijing’s…
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Children’s book author Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole in fatal poisoning of husband
By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who wrote a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death, was sentenced…
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Decision 2026: GOP Candidates for Governor Focus on Educational Issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The hotly contested Oregon Republican gubernatorial race is heating up as candidates approach the May 19 primary. Education has…
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Former Philippine ‘drug war’ police chief runs away from government agents to avoid international arrest warrant
By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Scurrying through the backhalls and stairwells of the Philippine Senate, trailed by aides and falling over at…
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Princess Kate visits Italy in first official overseas trip since cancer treatment
By Max Foster, CNN Reggio Emilia, Italy (CNN) — Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been given a rapturous welcome in Italy on her first official…
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Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Plans to build Australia’s first Trump Tower have been scrapped just three months after being announced, with the…
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Proposed bridge over Deschutes River sparks debate in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local advocacy group Connect Bend released an artist’s rendering of the possible crossing that would connect southern Bend…
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Culver School District appoints Kevin Dinning as Superintendent
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Culver School District Board of Education appointed Kevin Dinning as Superintendent of Schools. Dinning is set to…
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Free swim program empowers Sisters students with life safety skills
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Athletic Club recently completed its four-week third grade Learn to Swim program, providing essential swim…
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Central Library opens in Stevens Ranch, linking library expansion with Bend growth
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Bend Central Library opened on May 11th, at 61956 SE Santorini Street, establishing a major presence within the Stevens…
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Bend Fire & Rescue Trench Rescue Training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue conducted a unique training exercise this Tuesday: a simulated trench rescue. The training exercise took…
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He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise
CNN By Lex Harvey, Deidre McPhillips, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Stephen Kornfeld was taking the trip of a lifetime aboard a cruise sailing…
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Bend’s Stereo Planet collaborates with Smith Rock Records for grand reopening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stereo Planet, a Bend business for 45 years, is reopening its doors with a new collaboration in downtown Bend. The grand…
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There’s Good News: Campers of all abilities experience adventure with adaptive sports program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Campers of varying ability levels took to the trails and waters this weekend, experiencing the thrill of adaptive mountain…
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Let’s Talk Weather: Central Christian School in Redmond
Our Chief Meteorologist John Carroll took a trip to Central Christian School in Redmond to speak with the 5th grade students about the weather. The…
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Mountain View High School student wins state art contest, heads to regional competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Presley Abell, a student at Mountain View High School, has won the state-level “Celebrate the West” art competition. She is…
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Oregon gas prices soar to $5.32 a gallon, national average reaches $4.50
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices are up in most states again this week, including Oregon, whose average rose four cents to $5.32 a gallon. The…
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‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the controversial Florida migrant detention facility, expected to close, source says
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Florida is expected to wind down its “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention facility…
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Decision 2026: KTVZ News’ Editorial Approach to Covering the 2026 Midterm Elections
Editor’s Note: The following editorial guidelines were written by our news management team and shared with the KTVZ newsroom to help guide our…
Continue ReadingPain at the pump, dining solo, Arctic mystery: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Renowned chef Hillary Sterling has worked in kitchens with some culinary icons. Every meal doesn’t…
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