Central Oregon holiday menus may be impacted as U.S. herd shrinks and costs rise
As Central Oregonians gear up for holiday gatherings, many are facing tighter budgets. And as the cost of groceries — especially meat — continues…
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2025 Bend Film Festival kicks off extended five-day run, shining spotlight on wide variety of global and local stories
The countdown is on for the Bend Film Festival, which kicks off later this week with a packed schedule of screenings, panels, and community events…
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AAA: Oregon, Bend gas prices are still falling, but California refinery fire could change that
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to ease in Oregon and most states, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday, but a recent California refinery…
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Ukraine says ‘massive’ Russian attack targeted energy infrastructure
By Victoria Butenko, Rhea Mogul and Kosta Gak, CNN Kyiv (CNN) — Russia carried out a “massive attack” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure,…
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Pollinator Pathway Bend partners with downtown dispensary Oregrown on native plants installation
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pollinator Pathway Bend just announced the upcoming installation of a new native pollinator garden at…
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Accessible travel is the focus of upcoming TravelAbility Summit in Sunriver
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next week, Central Oregon will welcome nearly 200 attendees to the seventh annual TravelAbility Summit from October 13-15 at…
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Trump administration goes to court to defend Chicago, Portland National Guard deployment efforts
By Dareh Gregorian, Gary Grumbach, Selina Guevara, Samira Puskar and Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News NEW YORK (NBC News) — Challenges to…
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IRS makes changes that will affect your taxes this year and next
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN (CNN) — The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments it is making to a host of line items on your federal tax return for…
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Letitia James, the New York attorney general who defeated Trump in court, indicted by Justice Department
By Kristen Holmes, Hannah Rabinowitz, Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday in Alexandria,…
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Breaking down a new state law that increases insurance transparency in Oregon
(update: adding video, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new state law, House Bill 2563, requires both home and auto insurance companies to clearly…
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Local chambers of commerce and EDCO launch Regional Business Alliance, explain its purpose ahead of summit
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced…
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FOX to Air Game 5 of ALDS Between Tigers and Mariners on FOX (KFXO)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Baseball fans won’t want to miss the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series, airing Friday evening on our FOX…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler discusses Greenwood Avenue, loud and speeding cars, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From the Greenwood Avenue Project to loud and speeding cars in town, KTVZ speaks with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and asks your…
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Celebration and trepidation in Gaza and Israel following ceasefire plan agreement
(CNN) — News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza…
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What we know and don’t know about Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — After months of delays and disappointments, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in Gaza on…
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IRS furloughs nearly half its staff amid shutdown, prompting chaos and confusion
By René Marsh, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Internal Revenue Service began furloughing nearly half its staff Wednesday because of the ongoing…
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Representative Cliff Bentz responds to Day 7 of the Government Shutdown and Federal Troops in Portland
(UPDATE: Added Quotes from Rep. Cliff Bentz) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are now on day eight of the Government Shutdown and still no end in sight, as…
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‘Cool Keeper’: Pacific Power offers customers credit to add device that briefly turns off A/C if grid needs help
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power just introduced Cool Keeper, a demand-response program that optimizes electricity use…
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Oregon Department of Justice finds Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy was justified in fatal Madras shooting
(Update: Adding video, Warm Springs statement) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Justice said Wednesday it has concluded that a…
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‘It was low before, it’s low after’: Oregon student test scores show improvement, still not at pre-pandemic level
Oregon’s new state education data reveals a landscape marked by incremental progress and enduring challenges. For the first time since 2021,…
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