State Rep. Emerson Levy Explains “No Vote” on Moving Gas Tax Referendum to May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion, negotiations and a referendum, Oregonians may be heading to the ballot box in May to vote on whether…
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Baby elephant Tula-Tu learns to harvest bamboo from mother and aunts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo elephant family enjoyed a “bamboo brunch” last week after staff transformed their habitat with a temporary…
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Everything we know on day 6 of the Middle East war
By Jessie Yeung, Billy Stockwell, Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Now in its sixth day, the latest Middle East conflict continues to widen – with a…
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Central Oregon Submarine Veterans set to christen model sub in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Submarine Veterans will host a christening ceremony for its S.S. Redside model submarine on Saturday, March…
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Three Deschutes County fire districts are sending five-year levies to voters in May to add staff, cut response times
Three fire districts around Deschutes County plan to ask voters for new or higher five-year tax levies in measures on the May 19 primary election…
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Possible Portland to Bend Shuttle in the works
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New a new shuttle service to Portland could be coming to Bend. Pacific Crest Bus Lines is a local, veteran-owned company…
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There’s Good News: ‘Pour It Forward’ Cereal Drive with Fred Meyer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fred Meyer has launched a statewide “Pour It Forward” Cereal Drive to collect donations for local food banks. The fundraiser,…
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Heidi Hagemeier takes on communications role at Oregon Arts Commission after 8 years with High Desert Museum
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Business Oregon has hired Heidi Hagemeier as the communications coordinator for the Oregon Arts Commission and Cultural Trust.…
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Bend City Council approves ordinance prohibiting firearms in city buildings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits firearms inside city facilities,…
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Making a difference, one pint at a time: Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th annual Pup Crawl starts this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th Annual Pup Crawl kicks off on Friday at Cascade Lakes Brewing and The Abbey…
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Bend WinterFest gives back, donates $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The magic of winter and the power of community were on full display at the 2026 Bend WinterFest, raising $7,000 for Big Brothers…
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Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump unveiled a voluntary pledge with major tech companies on Wednesday that the administration…
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Oregon Working Families Party, state’s largest teachers union decline to endorse in governor’s race
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Members of Oregon’s largest teachers union and the liberal Working Families Party will…
Continue ReadingWater worries, message to gun owners, hot air balloon rescue: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! The Academy Awards are right around the corner, and it’s difficult to find another year when the…
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Poll: Majority of voters disapproves of how Trump has handled Iran
By Ben Kamisar WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) — A majority of registered voters disapproves of how President Donald Trump is handling the situation in…
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No bail: Man accused of murdering mother to remain in jail after first court hearing
(Update: Earlier reporting misstated the location of Bates’ residence and the alleged crime; both occurred outside La Pine city limits,…
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House Oversight panel votes to subpoena AG Pam Bondi in Epstein probe
By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — The Republican-led House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena US Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony about…
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League of Women Voters hosts presentation on open primaries in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters will host a public presentation in Bend on Thursday focused on the implementation of open primaries…
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Driver killed after fleeing Texas Border Patrol checkpoint in a stolen car and shooting at officers
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A man was killed Wednesday after fleeing a US Border Patrol checkpoint in Texas in a stolen car, leading law…
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11-year-old Make-A-Wish Oregon ambassador to host Ski-A-Thon at Mt. Bachelor
Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with Holden and his parents to learn more about the upcoming event. Above is the full report, also available on…
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