Trump says Russia and Ukraine ‘very close to deal’ after Witkoff meets Putin
By Darya Tarasova, Ivana Kottasová, Nick Paton Walsh and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine are…
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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
By Kara Scannell, Zoe Sottile, Lauren del Valle and Michelle Watson, CNN New York (CNN) — Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing…
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May Special Election: All you need to know as ballots arrive next week
Ballots for the May 20 Special Election soon will be going out to Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes County voters, including a variety of races and…
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Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
CNN, VATICAN MEDIA By Lauren Kent and Jack Guy, CNN Rome (CNN) — Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, has broken with tradition when it…
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First Round 2025 NFL Draft Picks
1 – Tennessee Titans – Cam Ward – QB | Miami2 – Jacksonville Jaguars – Travis Hunter – CB/WR | Colorado3 – New York Giants – Abdul Carter – EDGE |…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office out with warning about several ongoing scams to avoid, report
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office issued a new warning to the community Thursday to beware of several ongoing scams that…
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Key precision: St. Charles spinal surgeons are first in Oregon to use state-of-the-art 3D navigation system
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a piece of hardware – like a screw – needs to be inserted into a patient’s spine, it’s…
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Caught on camera: Officials warn of wolf on the move, apparently not scared of people
NEWELL, Calif. (KTVZ) — Modoc County, California authorities shared some photos with the public this week, warning of a wolf that was spotted in the…
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‘Leash your pooches!’: Dog attacks on the rise in Central Oregon; father of young bite victim seeks tougher leash laws
(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services and Bend father) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – According to Deschutes County Health…
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City of Redmond seeks to reduce water usage with summer goal; mayor urges community participation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has set a goal to reduce water usage by 10% this summer, with the community’s help. According to the…
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450-acre prescribed burn puts up tall smoke west of Bend; part of trail and road to be closed for several days
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters conducted up to 450 acres of prescribed burning Thursday about three miles west of Bend, near Forest…
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84-acre prescribed burn conducted south of Sisters
Sisters Ranger District firefighters on Thursday conducted 84 acres of prescribed burning three miles south of Sisters along Forest Service Road 16,…
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Stepping up: Jen Temple chosen as new principal of Redmond’s Hugh Hartman Elementary School
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â The Redmond School District announced Thursday that Jen Temple has been selected as the next principal of Hugh Hartman…
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Dylan Anderman promoted to Sports Director at KTVZ News
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News is proud to announce the promotion of Dylan Anderman to Sports Director. A Central Oregon native and lifelong…
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Despite federal lawsuit, Forest Service holds to next week’s closure of large area south of Bend for fuels reduction work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday it still plans to close a large area south of Bend in one week for a year-plus fuels…
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‘A very big concern’: Second neighborhood SE of Bend pushes back on another Pacific Power transmission line route
Residents in the Somerset neighborhood southeast of Bend are voicing their concerns Wednesday to Pacific Power about the proposed installation of a…
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‘Extraordinary’ fossil reveals the oldest ant species known to science
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — An almost overlooked fossil discovered in a Brazilian museum collection has revealed the oldest ant specimen known…
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A 19-year-old man faces arson charges for New Jersey wildfire, officials say
CNN By Taylor Romine, Taylor Ward, Mary Gilbert and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A 19-year-old man has been arrested on arson charges in…
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Effort to add four Highway 20 wildlife crossings between Bend and Suttle Lake tops $1 million fundraising mark
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) ─ As spring thaws the Central Cascades, a herd of roughly 250 elk are embarking on their seasonal migration between winter and…
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Trump writes ‘Vladimir, STOP!’ after Russia launches deadliest strikes on Kyiv since last summer
By Rob Picheta, Svitlana Vlasova, Todd Symons and Victoria Butenko, CNN Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said he is “not…
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