Costco breaks ground on new car wash in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Costco has begun construction on a new car wash facility in Central Oregon. The facility is located on the north side of the…
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Bend Summer Festival is moving up to late May, also gets a new title sponsor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 35 years of fun under the often-hot summer sun, the Bend Summer Festival will be kicking off the season with a new,…
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OSU-Cascades study reveals tourism costs outweigh benefits for residents in popular destinations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-Cascades has published the findings of a years-long study of sustainable tourism, revealing that the…
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Oliver Books in Prineville sparks community connection with month-long reading challenge
One local bookstore in Crook County is turning the month of February into a community-wide celebration of reading.
Oliver Books in downtown…
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Warm Springs man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for abusing two minors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man who admitted last fall he sexually abused two minors on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in 2024 was…
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Former Deer Ridge officer caught in illicit prison relationship loses certification for life
(Update: adding comments from Jefferson County District Attorney on why charges were not filed) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – State officials revoked the…
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‘Please help us bring Nancy Guthrie home,’ FBI pleads as search stretches into third day
CNN By Elise Hammond, Chelsea Bailey, Cindy Von Quednow, Kelly McCleary, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Three days after Nancy Guthrie, the…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launching its first Saturday child care to better support local families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is launching its first Saturday programming beginning this week to provide additional…
Continue ReadingFamous names in Epstein files, cheaper snacks, sled dog racing: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Dismantling stereotypes. Challenging the definition of masculinity. Therapists say the obsession…
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Lindsey Vonn will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite ‘completely ruptured’ ACL injury
By Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN (CNN) — American skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina despite…
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Oregon Legislature 101: Here’s how state laws get passed – and how you can take part in the process
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Whether you’re wondering when the state will finally fix that pothole, whether new…
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Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?
By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Britain’s political class is being shaken by a scandal the scale of which typically comes around…
Continue ReadingNancy Reagan Fast Facts
CNN Library (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Nancy Reagan, wife of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Personal:Birth date: July 6, 1921 Death…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. Personal Birth date: July 1, 1961 Death date: August…
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Crude oil impacts: Oregon gas prices rise by a dime, AAA says; Bend’s average jumps 13 cents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices jumped to four-month highs above $65 per barrel last week, driven by geopolitical tensions between the…
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Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder in death of his current wife
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN (CNN) — The ex-husband of former first lady Dr. Jill Biden has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in…
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Trump signs bill ending government shutdown, starting clock on ICE talks
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump swiftly signed a sprawling spending package into law Tuesday, ending the partial government…
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Long-time community advocate Family Access Network welcomes its newest board member
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Megan Geiss of Bend has joined the Family Access Network (FAN) foundation Board of Directors, the organization announced…
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Sheriff Rupert to host town halls in Redmond and Bend
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert is continuing his series of community Town Halls, with upcoming stops in Redmond and…
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Jefferson County Fair Board meeting set for Wednesday
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across Central Oregon move into fair season, the Jefferson County Fair Board is gearing up for a busy year…
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