Humpback whale beached near Yachats, officials ask visitors to keep away
UPDATE: The humpback whale that washed ashore on the Oregon Coast over the weekend has now died, despite an intense, days-long rescue effort. Experts…
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AAA expects Thanksgiving holiday travel will be the busiest ever – and Bend yet again tops regional destinations
Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore (KTVZ) – Despite recent air-travel challenges, AAA projected Monday that a record 81.8 million Americans (23.9%…
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A misplaced wire label caused a power outage on a massive container ship, sending it crashing into a bridge, the NTSB finds
By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — A small label installed on a wire when a giant cargo ship was built may have triggered a chain of events…
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A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The United States may be heading into its second severe flu season in a row, driven by a mutated strain called…
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Trump has signed a bill directing DOJ to release Epstein case files. Here’s what we know about them
By Haven Orecchio-Egresitz, Kara Scannell, Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday he has signed the bill…
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New shop Pika Pika brings cute collectibles to downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new shop in downtown Bend is bringing sparkle and a dose of Japanese-inspired charm to the local retail scene. Pika Pika sells…
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Runaway goat wrangled by officer, search for owner underway
(Update: Added Video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville police found themselves handling an unusual call this week after officers wrangled not…
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Bend expands Safe Parking Program with three new sites for homeless individuals
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is expanding its Safe Parking Program by introducing three new designated sites to…
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Update: St. Charles will ask OHA to reconsider decision, says many factors in 26% cost jump were beyond its control
An Oregon Health Authority report released Monday said costs for insured patients at Central Oregon’s St. Charles Health System jumped 26.3% in 2023,…
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Six Central Oregon teachers among dozens awarded Creative Educator Grants by SELCO Credit Union
Update: Adding video EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded more than $80,000 to 40 Oregon educators,…
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic will return to the Bend stage in 2026 on his 90-stop ‘Bigger & Weirder Tour’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If the third time is the charm, Central Oregon fans of longtime comedic musician “Weird Al” Yankovic will be happy to learn that…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum, Florida Republican introduce bill to address shortage of home appraisers, boost housing access
Update: Adding video WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla., said Monday they have introduced the…
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DAWNS House founder Dawn Holland issues apology at sentencing for stealing over $300K from organization
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovery from addiction issued an apology and shared her own…
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Trump’s plan for Gaza endorsed by UN Security Council
By Billy Stockwell, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The UN Security Council passed a US-drafted resolution Monday that aims to move beyond the…
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OSU researchers develop first-ever common language for cannabis and hemp aromas
Update: Adding video CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers say they have taken a significant step toward creating a…
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St. Charles opens new community pharmacy in Prineville
Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ new Community Pharmacy in Prineville is now open and serving customers, helping to…
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Stocks and bitcoin slide as nerves fray ahead of Nvidia earnings
By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Wall Street kicked off the week on a sour note, with stocks and bitcoin tumbling as a risk-off attitude…
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Oregon Guard welcomes home soldiers with demobilization ceremony following one-year deployment
FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard formally welcomed home approximately 230 members on Sunday in Forest Grove following a…
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Target and Starbucks are both looking for a turnaround. They’re teaming up on an exclusive new drink
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Two of America’s most embattled retail chains are working together to drum up some excitement from…
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Oregon Agriculture awards Bend teacher with Educator of the Year for immersive ‘road trip’ across state
For second- and third-graders at Highland Magnet School in Bend, learning about Oregon isn’t just a classroom lesson — it’s something they can…
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