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Two people seriously injured at NW Redmond home; police call it ‘isolated incident,’ seek neighbor videos

January 24, 2025 11:33 am Isabella Warren, Barney Lerten

Two people were seriously injured late Thursday night at a home in northwest Redmond, prompting a callout of the Central Oregon Major Incident Team…

Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden

Like most Democrats, Oregon senators oppose most of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees – but not all

January 24, 2025 6:15 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a Republican majority in the Senate, most of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees are expected to sail through. And though…

Redmond City Council seeks public input on proposal to test microshelters at Safe Parking locations

January 24, 2025 5:55 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening to consider allowing a limited number of microshelters at…

Famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld brings his new show to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater on July 18

January 24, 2025 10:05 am KTVZ News Sources

(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — World-famous comedian, author, producer and director Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Bend for…

Oregon Government Ethics Commission will probe Gov. Kotek’s spending on parking, dinner

January 24, 2025 4:44 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

Saying they needed more information, members of the Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted Friday to investigate Gov. Tina Kotek’s reported…

You can donate blood for American Red Cross at Battle of the Badges

January 24, 2025 3:21 pm Jillian Fortner

(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — First responders are urging you to roll up your sleeves and donate blood at Battle of the Badges next…

Check out the Cabin Fever Expo in Redmond this weekend

January 24, 2025 4:24 pm Jillian Fortner

The Cabin Fever Expo is happening January 24-26th at at the Deschutes County…

Problem Solvers look into claims of mishandled documents, conflicts of interest by La Pine Parks & Rec Board members

January 23, 2025 11:59 am Matthew Draxton

KTVZ News’ Problem Solvers Team investigated alleged misconduct by the newly appointed board members of La Pine Parks and Recreation District and an…

Amid dry spell and windy forecast, Oregon Dept. of Forestry reminds property owners to monitor their burn piles

January 24, 2025 3:14 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Due to the recent extended drying pattern and east winds in the forecast this weekend, the Oregon Department of Forestry is…

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Beaverton’s $328.5 million Powerball winner comes forward; winning ticket was sold at Fred Meyer

January 24, 2025 2:37 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The ticket matching all six Powerball numbers in last Saturday’s $328.5 million Powerball jackpot was sold at the Fred Meyer…

Coke is returning to Costco’s food courts. Pepsi is out

January 24, 2025 1:53 pm CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Coca-Cola lovers for more than a decade were forced to wash down their $1.50 hot dogs at…

Washington County cat tests positive for avian influenza H5N1; ODA has tips on how to protect your cat

January 24, 2025 1:52 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cat in Washington County recently tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian…

Trump suggests eliminating FEMA during North Carolina visit as he attacks disaster response

January 24, 2025 1:00 am CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump suggested he might eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday during a…

Sisters becomes Oregon’s second International Dark Sky community; sixth area of state to receive designation

January 24, 2025 12:47 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This designation makes it the…

Six Oregon Department of Forestry strike teams return home from fighting S. California wildfires

January 24, 2025 10:49 am KTVZ News Sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry is welcoming back 70 firefighters on six strike teams who have been assigned to the fires in…

A Delta Air Lines flight was canceled on January 23 after crew accidentally deployed the emergency slide.

Delta Air Lines crew accidentally deploys emergency slide, cancels flight to Honolulu

January 24, 2025 9:58 am CNN Newsource

By Alexandra Skores and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Delta Air Lines had to call off one of its flights Thursday after crew members accidentally…

US home sales in 2024 fell to lowest level since 1995

January 24, 2025 7:53 am CNN Newsource

By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Sales of existing homes in the US fell last year to the lowest level in almost three decades, as sky-high…

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has a new target to cut down costs: the US penny.

Elon Musk’s DOGE is coming for the penny

January 24, 2025 5:16 am CNN

CNN By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has a new target to cut down costs: the US penny.…

Homes and trees destroyed by the Palisades Fire are seen along the coastline on January 15 in the Pacific Palisades.

Southern California’s first rainfall of the year could help or hurt wildfire victims as fire spreads in San Diego area

January 24, 2025 12:06 am CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, Holly Yan and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — With parts of Los Angeles County still smoldering from wildfires and new blazes flaring up…

Oregon State Police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Salem

January 23, 2025 6:11 pm KTVZ News Sources

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday in Salem. …