There’s Good News: Oregon Zoo welcomes pair of fluffy penguin chicks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two tiny Humboldt penguin chicks just came out of their shells at the Oregon Zoo. “We’ve been keeping an eye on these…
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NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
By Jacopo Prisco, Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — NASA released the very first images taken by astronauts aboard the Artemis II Orion capsule as…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County officials remind that political signs are not allowed in road rights of way
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the May 19 primary election approaches, the Deschutes County Road Department on Friday reminded political campaigns and…
Continue ReadingItaly opens double murder probe into deaths of mother and daughter, after preliminary tests point to ricin poisoning
By Barbie Latza Nadeau (CNN) — Italian authorities have opened a double murder investigation following the deaths of a mother and her teenage…
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Oregon Zoo bids a sad farewell to Zawadi, one of North America’s oldest male lions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo bid a sad farewell Thursday to Zawadi Mungu, elder statesman of the African lion pride and one of the oldest…
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UN report details sexual abuse investigations involving foreign forces in Haiti
By Max Saltman, Caitlin Stephen Hu, Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — A United Nations report from February details four sexual abuse investigations,…
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4 astronauts are now on their path to the moon. Here’s what happens next
CNN By Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — The Artemis II mission crossed a crucial and historic threshold Thursday…
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Oregon attorney general, 22 other states sue over President Trump’s executive order to limit vote-by-mail
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and one governor on Friday to file a…
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‘Are we designing our city for happiness?’ Building a Better Bend launches 2026 lecture series with ‘Happy City’ talk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are we designing our city for happiness? That’s a question that will be asked by nonprofit organization Building a Better Bend’s…
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say
By Haley Britzky, Alayna Treene, Allegra Goodwin, Brad Lendon, Isaac Yee, Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A US fighter jet has been…
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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran, search and rescue mission underway, officials say
IRAN (NBC) — An F-15 fighter jet pilot has been rescued alive by the U.S. military after their aircraft went down over Iran, a U.S. official said…
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Oregon Department of Forestry seeks public input on timber sales and forest management
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comment starting April 3rd on planned timber sales, recreation projects,…
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Senator Wyden demands answers on national voter database initiative
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers from Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano over a recent executive…
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Cascades East Transit to boost bus frequency and launch new route in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit will implement significant service enhancements across Central Oregon beginning May 4th, 2026. The changes…
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Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump said this week that Iran’s new leadership is “less radical and much more…
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Oregon School for the Deaf student to compete in 2026 Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals
SALEM, ORE. (KTVZ) — Emma Keen, an 11th-grade student at the Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem, will compete in the 2026 Poetry Out Loud National…
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White House seeks massive increase in defense spending with $1.5 trillion ask in new budget request
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — The White House is seeking roughly $1.5 trillion for defense…
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Measles exposure confirmed at Portland Safeway, health officials issue warning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A measles exposure has been confirmed at a Safeway in Portland, prompting health officials to warn the public of potential…
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Assistance League Bend empowers volunteers to make a difference in the community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Assistance League Bend, volunteers don’t just fill roles, they stretch beyond them. “We do. I mean, that’s what you get…
Continue Reading5 things to know for April 3: Cabinet shakeup, Artemis II mission, Iran war, Mortgage rates, Trump’s ballroom
By Alexandra Banner, CNN Gas averaging $4 a gallon may feel steep to American drivers, but it’s nowhere near the global ceiling. In one major Asian…
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