US and UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen one day after US strikes in Iraq and Syria
By Oren Liebermann and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US and UK have conducted strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen from air and surface…
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Pay it Forward: Nativity Wood Lot volunteers have been keeping Bend-area residents warm for 20 years
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 recipient from NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros of C.O. is indeed worthy: the Nativity Wood…
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City of Redmond closes downtown ice skating rink for the season due to mechanical issues
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The downtown Redmond ice skating rink has closed for the season “due to continued mechanical issues,” the city announced…
Continue Reading‘I really do have faith in him’: Central Oregonians voice their views on whether Punxsutawney Phil’s forecasts are trustworthy
(CNN) — Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog weather watcher – woke up and did not see his shadow Friday morning, calling for an early…
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The Giving Plate set to open two new, larger facilities this spring as region’s food needs grow
(Update: Adding video, interview with Ranae Staley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate is expanding its operations with two new buildings, both…
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‘Thanks for everyone’s patience’: After months of work and delays, Purcell Boulevard extension opens in NE Bend
(Update: Adding video, comments from City of Bend project engineer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced that a long-awaited Purcell…
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Sunriver Resort kicks off its month-long Food & Wine Festival
Sunriver Resort is kicking off its second annual Sunriver Resort Food & Wine Festival, taking place all February long.…
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State Treasury proactively returning $10 million in unclaimed funds to Oregonians
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Friday that the state Treasury will be proactively returning approximately $10…
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American Wild Horse Campaign pledges $5,000 reward in fatal shooting of wild horse on Ochoco National Forest
(Update: FS reports no ‘substantive’ leads to shooter) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Wild Horse Campaign announced Thursday that…
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OSP trooper disarms, Tasers, pepper-sprays fugitive at La Pine home; he runs, eludes large manhunt, area alerted
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – An armed fugitive trying to enter a La Pine-area home Thursday evening resisted arrest and fled an Oregon State Police…
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US won’t restore protections for wolves in Rockies, proposes national recovery plan
By MATTHEW BROWN and TODD RICHMOND Associated Press Federal wildlife officials on Friday rejected requests from conservation groups to restore…
Continue ReadingMeteorologists urge Southern Californians to prepare for very dangerous flood potential from new storm
By Aya Elamroussi and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A second and more powerful atmospheric river-fueled storm is set to bring potentially…
Continue ReadingFulton County DA acknowledges personal relationship with lead prosecutor on Trump case, but says it doesn’t disqualify her
CNN By Zachary Cohen, Jason Morris, Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN Washington and Atlanta (CNN) — Fulton County District Attorney…
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Just like that East Coast groundhog, Oregon Zoo’s ‘Stumptown Fil’ also sees his shadow, predicts early spring
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Put the parkas away, Portlanders. Filbert the beaver — aka Stumptown Fil — has made his weather prediction at the…
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Reps. Chavez-DeRemer, Bentz vote for tax relief package, say it aids working families, boosts affordable housing
(Update: Adding Bentz vote, statement on bill) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief…
Continue ReadingThe US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, starting off 2024 with a bang
CNN By Alicia Wallace, CNN New York (CNN) — The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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Update: Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies say missing Terrebonne woman has been found, thank public for help
A missing Terrebonne woman who the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help to find Thursday has been located, deputies said…
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City of Bend still cleaning up after winter storms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– You might be seeing an increase in the number of of street sweepers on Bend streets this week. The are just one way city crews…
Continue ReadingOxyContin advertiser will pay $350 million, $5.2 million to Oregon, in the first-ever opioid marketing settlement
By David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — For the first time, an advertising company that worked on Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin account has settled a…
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Oregon Supreme Court rules 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion,…
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