Skjersaa Group mourns the loss of Terry and Renee Skjersaa
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Skjersaa Group is mourning the loss of its founder, Terry Skjersaa, and his wife, Renee, who were…
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Beaverton man, 79, ‘overjoyed’ to win $328.5 million Oregon Lottery Powerball jackpot
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The winner of Oregon’s first Powerball jackpot of the year, worth $328.5 million, is 79-year-old Abbas Shafii of Beaverton, the…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
By Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part…
Continue ReadingPentagon announces it plans to fire 5-8% of civilian workforce
By Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon announced Friday it plans to ultimately fire five to eight percent of the…
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Fire destroys detached garage off Alfalfa Market Road, but Bend Fire crews’ aggressive attack saves nearby home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire traced to an electrical issue destroyed a detached garage east of Bend Wednesday evening, but Bend Fire & Rescue…
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After 2 searches of area, Redmond Police seek public’s help to find man missing since going for a walk a month ago
After two fruitless searches, the latest involving K-9 teams and drones, Redmond Police turned to the public Thursday for any tips to the whereabouts…
Continue Reading Long-time friends share fond memories of Terry and Renee Skjersaa and their deep roots in Bend community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many people across the High Desert and beyond are mourning and remembering Terry and Renee Skjersaa, who tragically lost their…
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Bend Democratic lawmakers Anthony Broadman, Emerson Levy join GOP in calling for repeal of state’s wildfire hazard map
Democratic state Senator Anthony Broadman of Bend on Thursday joined a recent call by Republican lawmakers to repeal the state’s revised wildfire…
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‘They are wanting help’: C. Oregon outreach group provides supplies to Juniper Ridge homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile…
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Black History Month: Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we’re shining a light on Redmond City Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.…
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Oregon House, Senate Republicans outline education priorities, legislation this session
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House and Senate Republicans announced legislation Thursday to dramatically reform public education that includes…
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Gov. Kotek, state housing agency launch zero-interest loan program to boost workforce housing projects, cut costs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Thursday the launch of Oregon’s Moderate Income…
Continue ReadingSenate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director
By Clare Foran and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, installing a staunch loyalist…
Continue ReadingNY governor announces she will not remove Mayor Adams from office, at least for now
By Gloria Pazmino and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday she will not use her executive powers to remove…
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Bend animal hospital says Olney Avenue project’s median creates access issues; city outlines effort to ease problems
Riverside Animal Hospital on NW Olney Avenue in downtown Bend requested and received support from its clients who attended Wednesday evening’s City…
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Mitch McConnell announces he’ll retire, ending his four-decade Senate career
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced on his 83rd birthday Thursday that he won’t seek re-election…
Continue ReadingWalmart warns of a slower 2025. That’s a bad sign for America’s economy
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — During America’s inflation crisis, shoppers have flooded to Walmart for groceries and clothing,…
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Oregon worker representatives react to former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary. testified before the…
Continue ReadingAppeals court leaves block on Trump’s birthright citizenship order in place, setting up Supreme Court showdown
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — An appeals court will not allow the Trump administration to end birthright citizenship for certain children of…
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Cuts in federal workforce having impacts on Central Oregon national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent…
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