She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with an unusual crew. In addition to six…
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Powell hints at extended pause on rate cuts but stays mum on Trump attacks
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged as the central bank fights to maintain its…
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One of the longest cold-air outbreaks in decades is about to get even colder, with record temps as far south as Florida
By Meteorologist Mary Gilbert (CNN) — Millions of people in the United States are in the middle an exceptional cold stretch — one of the…
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Two federal agents involved in Alex Pretti shooting have been placed on administrative leave
Two Border Patrol agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota have been placed on administrative leave, according to Tricia…
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FBI searches Fulton County elections office as it investigates alleged voter fraud
CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Tierney Sneed, Jason Morris, Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — The FBI served a warrant Wednesday at an…
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Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees, the company’s second round of large-scale job reductions in…
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After town hall attack, Ilhan Omar condemns ‘terrorizing’ immigration push and criticism from GOP
CNN By Eric Bradner, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar ignored staffers’ pleas to end a town hall early and get a medical…
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Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing bridge moves forward with new design and $32M in funding
(adding additional information; adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-anticipated bridge project aimed at connecting Bend’s east and west sides…
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U-Haul “U-Box” facility under construction along Highway 97 in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’ve driven down Highway 97 in Bend recently, you may have noticed a bright, colorful building going up — and wondered…
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Federal judge ends oft-used exemption to environmental review for logging on federal land
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A 34-year-old rule exempting some commercial logging projects on federal lands from…
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Bend business brings a high-tech 3D camera to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings,…
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A novel way to spend spring break: Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp to debut in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Northwest has announced the inaugural Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp, a free, multi-day program designed to…
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City of Bend to hold design open house for new roundabout planned at SE 15th Street and Ferguson Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting community members to attend an informational Design Open House for the 15th Street and Ferguson…
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City of Bend updates website, aiming to make it more user-friendly, easier for users to find info
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has announced the launch of its updated website. “This newly designed website is a City Council priority to…
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Heart of Oregon Corps named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the Year by Central Oregon Builders Association
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps has announced it was named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum pitches patchwork ‘K-30’ plan to tackle generational affordability issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle WEST LINN, Ore.— At a library in suburban West Linn, nursing students, millennial parents and recent…
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Oregon State Baseball Prepares for Upcoming Season
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Beavers baseball team has officially begun preparing for the 2026 season, with players reporting for…
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A federal judge has blocked the possible deportation of a 5-year-old and his father for now
By Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A Minnesota preschooler detained in Texas with his father cannot be imminently deported, a federal judge ruled…
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Rising need: Central Oregonians turned to NeighborImpact for help over 1 million times in a year
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians in need of help turned to NeighborImpact for assistance more than 1 million times in a year. That’s…
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Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert responds to Lt. James ‘Mac’ McLaughlin entering the race
Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, who is seeking election to a full four-year term, told KTVZ News on Tuesday that he welcomes sheriff’s…
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