Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Morgan Rimmer, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary on Monday,…
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Fire destroys shop building off US Highway 20 east of Bend; cause under investigation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities are looking for the cause of a fire Monday morning that destroyed a shop building on property along U.S. Highway 20…
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Tax-filing season begins: Oregon Department of Revenue has tips on how to avoid common errors, refund delays
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the IRS and the state begin accepting tax year 2024 returns Monday, the Oregon Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a…
Continue ReadingVideo of sparks points to Eaton Fire’s origins, lawsuit says
By Michelle Watson and Sara Smart, CNN (CNN) — Video from a gas station security camera shows what a new filing in a lawsuit alleges is the…
Continue ReadingA shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plunging
CNN By David Goldman and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — US stocks dropped sharply Monday — and chipmaker Nvidia lost nearly $600 billion in market…
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Two added showings of new film honoring Bill Healy nearly sold out; Healy Foundation donates $100,000 to MBSEF
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorable evening at the historic Tower Theatre brought together longtime community members, snowsport enthusiasts, and…
Continue ReadingTrump administration launches nationwide immigration enforcement blitz
By Priscilla Alvarez and Rosa Flores, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration launched an immigration enforcement blitz nationwide Sunday that…
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‘We’re all happy to be here’: C.O. first responders, supporters donate blood for the Battle of the Badges
Donors from around Central Oregon rolled up their sleeves for the American Red Cross on Monday, taking part in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive…
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Crook County sheriff’s deputies, Search and Rescue help four people whose vehicles got stuck on snowy FS roads
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers came to the aid of four motorists, including a…
Continue ReadingEarthquake shakes New England from Boston to Maine, ‘like a truck was hitting our building’
By Holly Yan and Brandon Miller, CNN (CNN) — A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled parts of New England on Monday morning, with shaking felt from…
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Bend Park & Rec’s recreation needs survey will land in 5,000 mailboxes soon
(update: adding video, comments from Julie Brown) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking to better understand residents’…
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Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sworn in during Bend ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum hosted a district swearing-in ceremony at the OSU-Cascades campus. Many dignitaries attended,…
Continue ReadingWhat is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that shook the tech world?
By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — A surprisingly efficient and powerful Chinese AI model has taken the technology industry by storm. It’s called…
Continue ReadingWelcome to tax season. What to know before you file
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — Monday marks the first day that the IRS will start accepting and processing 2024 income tax returns. So whether…
Continue ReadingPalestinians finally returning to devastated northern Gaza after ceasefire dispute delay
By Helen Regan, Lucas Lilieholm, Abeer Salman, Tareq Alhelou and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the Chiefs and Eagles booking their trips to the Super Bowl
KYW By Kevin Dotson, Homero De la Fuente, Jacob Lev, David Close and Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The Super Bowl matchup is officially set: The…
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Children’s Museum of Central Oregon holds a pop-up museum in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hanai, an event venue in Bend, welcomed the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon this month. Dozens of families attended the…
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Brightside Animal Shelter raises funds by hosting bingo at Blacksmith Public House
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — People were shouting “bingo” at Blacksmith Public House, in Redmond, Sunday for Brightside Animal Shelter. The event was…
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Central Oregonians gear up for summer at Cabin Fever Expo, Deschutes County Fairgrounds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fairgrounds, First Interstate Bank Center, was jam-packed with your favorite outdoor equipment, this…
Continue ReadingColombia backs down on accepting deportees on military planes after Trump’s tariffs threats
By Aaron Pellish, Alejandra Jaramillo, Stefano Pozzebon, Priscilla Alvarez and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — Colombia has walked back from the…
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