Schlotzsky’s & Cinnabon in Bend suddenly closes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Another longtime Bend restaurant has unexpectedly closed its doors. The combination Schlotzsky’s and Cinnabon location is now…
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Bend Police roll out automatic traffic cameras at three intersections, here’s how they work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend police have officially activated new automatic traffic cameras at three intersections as part of a pilot program aimed at…
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Governor signs bill to help Oregon farm stands flourish; chief sponsor Breese-Iverson celebrates improvements
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek joined Oregon farmers, advocates, and legislators at Topaz Farms on Sauvie Island on Wednesday to…
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First spring Chinook salmon season in the lower Deschutes River since 2018 will open in early May
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) —The lower Deschutes River will be open for spring Chinook salmon from May 5-20, the first such season in eight years, the…
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Man admits holdup of Wildhorse Resort and Casino; demanded $1 million, threatened to ‘bathe everyone in blood’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Umatilla County man who pulled a gun on a casino cashier, demanded $1 million and threatened to “bathe everyone in blood”…
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New report puts outstanding Oregon criminal court sanctions at more than $1 billion
Oregon’s patchwork system for collecting fees, fines and restitution from people facing criminal charges has resulted in more than $1 billion in…
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Smoke alert: Prescribed burns set near Bend and Sisters this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable on Thursday, the Deschutes National Forest plans to continue prescribed burning operations on the…
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Murder or self-defense? A jury will now decide, as Caleb Cegers goes on trial in 2023 downtown Bend shooting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A prosecutor and defense attorney painted sharply differing views Wednesday of the events that led a 20-year-old Bend…
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Grand opening of new Redmond Tractor Supply store features free treats and adoptable dogs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company will celebrate the grand opening of its new Redmond location with a family-friendly event this…
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ClearPath Healthcare hosts 2nd annual ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’ event in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ClearPath Healthcare will host its second annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day event on Saturday, April 11, at the VFW…
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Looking for a classroom career? Central Oregon schools hiring at upcoming job fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Teachers and education professionals looking for new opportunities across Central Oregon will have the chance to connect…
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Bend-La Pine driver arrested, accused of drinking before student bus route
(Update: adding statement from Bend La-Pine Schools and info about them notifying the 18 families the day after it happened). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A…
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MISSING CHILD: ODHS seeks public help to find Chayton ‘Jabber’ Owings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division is asking the public to help find Chayton Owings, age 14,…
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Happening Soon: Oregon Parks & Rec will open the Pilot Butte summit road for vehicle traffic on May 1st
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Wednesday it will open the summit road at Pilot Butte State Scenic…
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Happening Next: Sisters Community Clean Up Day, ‘just in time for Earth Day’
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Do you want to get involved and make a difference within your community? Here’s your chance! Happening Next, you can join…
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Over a month’s worth of rain has fallen on parts of Hawaii as a storm threatens flooding
By Meteorologists Dakota Smith and Chris Dolce (CNN) — A potent, multi-day storm continues to lash Hawaii with heavy rain into the weekend,…
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Oil prices plunge and markets surge on Iran war ceasefire, but ‘significant hurdles remain’
This article was originally published by CNN. (CNN) — Oil prices plummeted and stocks surged Wednesday after President Donald Trump agreed to…
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The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know
CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — After a month and a half of spiraling conflict in the Middle East, the United States and Iran agreed to a…
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‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced in Matthew Perry case, highlighting a new era of accountability for drug dealers
By Jack Hannah, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — “I’m really select with people … red carpet motherf**kers.” For years, Jasveen Sangha, dubbed…
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Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to strangling 8 women
By Eric Levenson, Nicki Brown, CNN Riverhead, New York (CNN) — The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann admitted on Wednesday he…
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