Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat know exactly how addictive their platforms can be to teens. And they…
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‘A perfect place to grow evergreens’: Oregon holds onto its title of top Christmas tree producer by adapting
(Update: Video added) CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy: Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree…
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Washington man arrested in Redmond, accused of traveling for sex with ’14-year-old girl’ who was actually undercover officer
A Washington state man was arrested Monday in Redmond and arraigned Tuesday on charges he traveled to Central Oregon to engage in sex with a…
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Oregon Department of Education issues Statewide Report Card, results of student survey
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 2024-25 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education website. This…
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Cascade Natural Gas crews stop leak, repair line broken by contractor that closed Highway 126 for several hours
A contractor working on an ADA curb ramp project in Redmond hit a natural gas line Monday afternoon, causing a leak that shut Highway 126 and other…
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Coast Guard suspends search for mariner missing near Columbia River Bar
ASTORIA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Coast Guard suspended its search Sunday for a person reported missing after a vessel was found partially submerged near…
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Scott Bradford sworn in as Oregon’s U.S. Attorney, moving from interim to permanent role
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scott E. Bradford has taken the oath of office to remain as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District of…
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Federal judge orders Coast Guard rescue helicopter’s return to Newport amid public, official outcry
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — A federal judge in Eugene has ordered U.S. Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem to return a Coast Guard rescue helicopter to…
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See Inside: New Photos Reveal Progress on Redmond’s Indoor Recreation Center
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s new indoor recreation center is drawing closer to completion, with newly released images revealing major strides…
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In a scientific first, biologists recorded a wild wolf potentially using tools
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — A female wild wolf living on the central coast of British Columbia was filmed pulling a crab trap out of the…
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Bethlehem Inn to open “Grace and Goods” thrift boutique in Redmond to support shelter services
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn, a Central Oregon nonprofit that provides shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness, is…
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In latest dishing out of pardons, Trump keeps Gobble and Waddle off the menu
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has leaned into his clemency powers during his second term, dishing out pardons to more than…
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The dirty secret of America’s holiday shopping season
By David Goldman, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Americans, enraged about years of rising prices, are going into the 2025 holiday shopping season…
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Holiday and year-round scams hit Central Oregon hard—here’s how to stay safe
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — As the holidays approach, scammers ramp up their efforts to deceive consumers—and Central Oregonians are among the many…
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Bail reduced for former La Pine coach now accused of rape, sexual abuse of two minors; number of charges grows
Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse.…
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This volcano erupted for the first time in 10,000 years sending ash clouds across continents
By Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — A volcano in Ethiopia has erupted for the first known time in 10,000 years, spewing plumes of thick smoke and ash…
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Show me the way: Western town of Sisters asks community for input on new directional, other sign designs
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters is inviting the community to help select a design for signs to better help new visitors find their way…
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‘Tis the season to cut and bring home your own Christmas tree from the Deschutes National Forest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. The public can…
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NW Bend woman accused of arson at her home faces hearing on mental fitness before case proceeds
A Bend woman was arraigned on arson and other charges in Deschutes County Court, accused of setting fire to her home in northwest Bend. 33-year-old…
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Bend Fire & Rescue hosting food drive for NeighborImpact to combat food insecurity during the holidays
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From now through Dec. 12, Bend Fire & Rescue invites the community to bring non-perishable food…
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