Update: Weather delays pile burning work on Crooked River Grassland SE of Madras
Prescribed fire operations on the Crooked River National Grassland southeast of Madras that were scheduled for Wednesday have been postponed due to…
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Federal agency probes Nike over alleged discrimination against White employees
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is probing Nike in response to unspecified allegations…
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Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump in 2024 at Florida golf course
By Randi Kaye, Holmes Lybrand, CNN Fort Pierce, Florida (CNN) — After plotting, stalking and lying in wait for the right moment to shoot and…
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Popular Tillamook State Forest campground to transition to reservations-only system starting in 2026 season
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry announced Wednesday that Browns Camp Off Highway Vehicle Campground will…
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Visit Bend opens applications for arts and culture grants funded by tourism
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend is accepting grant applications now through March 27th for high-quality arts and culture events support, funded…
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What is curling? Everything you need to know about this winter sport
By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — When the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games come around every four years, there are many sports which compete to grab…
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Savannah Guthrie pleads in new video about mom’s disappearance: ‘Momma, if you’re listening, we need you to come home’
CNN By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — In an emotional video posted to Instagram on late Wednesday afternoon, “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie…
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Crude oil prices surge, pushing gas costs higher
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crude oil prices climbed to a four-month high last week, reaching more than 65 dollars a barrel. Triple-A says the surge was…
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Governor Kotek testifies in support of senior housing bill
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling for more affordable housing options for Oregon’s aging population. On Tuesday, she testified…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum’s bipartisan wildfire safety bill passes committee
Washington, DC (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s bill to improve safety during wildfire response is moving forward in Washington, D.C.…
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Love takes flight: KTVZ captures surprise engagement at Madras Airport
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s some especially good news, just in time for Valentine’s Day. A Madras couple took their relationship to new heights…
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Bend Summer Festival is moving up to late May, also gets a new title sponsor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 35 years of fun under the often-hot summer sun, the Bend Summer Festival will be kicking off the season with a new,…
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OSU-Cascades study reveals tourism costs outweigh benefits for residents in popular destinations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-Cascades has published the findings of a years-long study of sustainable tourism, revealing that the…
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Oliver Books in Prineville sparks community connection with month-long reading challenge
One local bookstore in Crook County is turning the month of February into a community-wide celebration of reading.
Oliver Books in downtown…
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Warm Springs man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for abusing two minors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man who admitted last fall he sexually abused two minors on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in 2024 was…
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Former Deer Ridge officer caught in illicit prison relationship loses certification for life
(Update: adding comments from Jefferson County District Attorney on why charges were not filed) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – State officials revoked the…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launching its first Saturday child care to better support local families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is launching its first Saturday programming beginning this week to provide additional…
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Lindsey Vonn will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite ‘completely ruptured’ ACL injury
By Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN (CNN) — American skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina despite…
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Oregon Legislature 101: Here’s how state laws get passed – and how you can take part in the process
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Whether you’re wondering when the state will finally fix that pothole, whether new…
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Crude oil impacts: Oregon gas prices rise by a dime, AAA says; Bend’s average jumps 13 cents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices jumped to four-month highs above $65 per barrel last week, driven by geopolitical tensions between the…
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