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Floating solar panels show promise, but new OSU-USGS study finds the environmental impacts vary by location

November 18, 2025 5:23 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Floating solar panels are emerging as a promising clean energy solution with environmental…

Caldera High Principal Chris Boyd honored as Bend-La Pine Schools’ 2025 Administrator of the Year

November 18, 2025 5:11 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Administrator of the Year award Tuesday to Caldera High School…

Crook County Road Department to dedicate a new flagpole and plaque honoring employees

November 18, 2025 4:47 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Road Department has announced the upcoming dedication marking the installation of…

WATCH: River otter pays surprise visit to Central Oregon middle school

November 18, 2025 4:33 pm KTVZ - News Team

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A river otter made an unexpected visit to Crooked River Middle School in Central Oregon, wandering from a nearby river to…

Sign of the season: Deschutes County road crews close gates on Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road for the winter

November 18, 2025 10:58 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Road Department crews closed the gates to the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the winter…

Suspect with mental health concerns arrested after social media threat targets local school

November 18, 2025 12:11 pm Harley Coldiron

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspect with a well-known history of behavioral health concerns was arrested for an outstanding warrant in Prineville…

Faces of Freedom: Central Oregon honors or heroes past and present

November 18, 2025 4:19 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Veterans Day, KTVZ is proud to highlight the brave men and women who have served our country through our Faces of Freedom…

Central Oregon counties, cities see slow but steady growth in new Portland State University estimates

November 18, 2025 3:35 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland State University’s Population Research Center just released their July 1st annual population…

Close call: Sounds awaken Tumalo family, who escape late-night house fire but are left displaced

November 18, 2025 3:00 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo family of five and their pets escaped their burning manufactured home late late Monday night,…

Ambulances take casualties from the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in southern Lebanon to a hospital on Tuesday.

Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanon’s health ministry says

November 18, 2025 2:59 pm CNN Newsource

By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — An Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed 13 people on Tuesday, according to…

Open racism, mom-and-pop shops, a divided MAGA: Catch up on the day’s stories

November 18, 2025 2:06 pm CNN Newsource

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! “The Daily” has been dethroned, and there’s a new No. 1 podcast in the US. Check out Apple’s…

Manuel Noriega Fast Facts

November 18, 2025 1:46 pm CNN Newsource

CNN Library (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Manuel Noriega, former dictator of Panama. Personal:Birth date: February 11, 1934 Death date:…

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures during the Meeting of Jurists in Defense of International Law at the Eurobuilding Hotel in Caracas

Venezuela’s opposition leader publishes ‘freedom manifesto’ from hiding as Maduro opens door to dialogue with Trump

November 18, 2025 1:43 pm CNN Newsource

By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has published a “freedom manifesto” outlining her vision…

Oregon, Bend gas prices hold steady ahead of Thanksgiving, but AAA says pipeline outage could push them higher

November 18, 2025 12:38 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices remain relatively stable as we approach Thanksgiving. with most states seeing prices change by a nickel or less…

Rep. Thomas Massie speaks during a news conference with Epstein abuse survivors outside the US Capitol on Tuesday

Congress greenlights bill forcing Trump’s DOJ to release Epstein files after monthslong GOP effort to quash it

November 18, 2025 11:43 am CNN Newsource

By Sarah Ferris, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers on Capitol Hill Tuesday took the significant step of ordering President Donald Trump’s…

A representative looks at a congressional redistricting map during debate of a congressional redistricting plan in the House Chamber at the Texas State Capitol in Austin

Federal court bars Texas from using new Republican-friendly US House map in midterms

November 18, 2025 10:24 am CNN Newsource

By Ethan Cohen, Devan Cole, Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map…

Chinese spies using LinkedIn to target British lawmakers, MI5 warns

November 18, 2025 10:13 am CNN Newsource

By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s domestic spy service, MI5, warned lawmakers on Tuesday that China’s intelligence…

Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair announces candidacy for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District

November 18, 2025 9:42 am KTVZ - News Team

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ). — Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair announced this morning her intentions of running for the republican nomination for…

Humpback whale beached near Yachats, officials ask visitors to keep away

November 17, 2025 8:17 am KGW, KTVZ - News Team

UPDATE: The humpback whale that washed ashore on the Oregon Coast over the weekend has now died, despite an intense, days-long rescue effort. Experts…

Bend top Thanksgiving Travel Destination AAA

AAA expects Thanksgiving holiday travel will be the busiest ever – and Bend yet again tops regional destinations

November 17, 2025 4:42 pm KTVZ

Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore (KTVZ) – Despite recent air-travel challenges, AAA projected Monday that a record 81.8 million Americans (23.9%…