‘Deck The Walls’ competition coming to Bend this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A unique winter sports event is taking shape in the heart of Bend, bringing mountain action to the city’s downtown core. Workers…
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18th annual Dirksen Derby canceled due to lack of snow, but community impact continues in Bend
(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due…
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Community invited to pair of Sunday vigils marking Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to attend two Sunday vigils to honor and remember community members who passed away this year while…
Continue ReadingSanctioned tanker enters Venezuelan waters, tracking data shows, testing Trump’s blockade
By Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — An oil and chemical tanker sanctioned by the United States has entered Venezuelan waters, ship tracking data…
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It’s in the cards: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launch ‘Club 105′ to boost kids’ participation – and future success
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward…
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‘We broke the record’: Festival of Trees raises $223,000 for hospice care
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Festival of Trees set a new record this year, raising more than $223,000 for ClearPath Healthcare, formerly known as…
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Life changed for Jews in Australia this week. Will it ever be the same?
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Bondi Beach, Sydney (CNN) — For Australia’s tiny Jewish population, Bondi Beach was a refuge within a vast country…
Continue ReadingThieves dressed as Santa and elves raid Montreal grocery store, claim inspiration from Robin Hood
By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — ‘Twas the week before Christmas in a Montreal store, when Santa stole groceries, then walked out the door. A…
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‘Holiday Dough’ delivers: Mid Oregon Credit Union members pitch in help area food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough…
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The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Ace Aguirre was just two bites into his oatmeal on the morning of November 4 when he noticed something strange: mud…
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Region sees plenty of rain, snow from atmospheric river; surging Whychus Creek crests overnight, area flood watch ends
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A powerful storm that has prompted evacuations in Western Oregon also brought 1-2 inches of rain around Central Oregon overnight…
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Former classmates describe accused Brown shooter as ‘brilliant’ but arrogant and difficult
By Duarte Mendonca, Allison Gordon, Tim Elfrink, CNN (CNN) — As investigators work to find a motive behind the mass shooting at Brown…
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US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
By Zachary Cohen, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US struck multiple targets in Syria on Friday that the US military tied to ISIS as retaliation…
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ODOT crews work to reopen roads closed by flooding, landslides; safety reminders offered
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Storm impacts continue to affect roads across Oregon, and travel is expected to remain challenging heading into the weekend,…
Continue ReadingEvents leading to the killings of Brown University students and MIT professor spanned decades
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The discovery of the body of Claudio Neves Valente in a New Hampshire storage facility Thursday night capped days of…
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Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next
By Tami Luhby, Adam Cancryn, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — In his latest effort to lower drug costs, President Donald Trump unveiled Friday “Most…
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Seven Colombian soldiers killed in guerrilla attack with drones and explosives, military says
By RocÃo Muñoz-Ledo, Fernando Ramos, CNN (CNN) — At least seven Colombian soldiers were killed and 30 wounded Thursday when a guerrilla group…
Continue ReadingElvis Presley Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Elvis Presley, one of the biggest-selling musicians of all time. Personal Birth date: January…
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City of Bend helps Housing Works install over 100 high-efficiency toilets at NE Bend apartments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and Housing Works said Friday they have partnered to replace more than 100 high-volume toilets at Summit Park…
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Save the Date: Jurassic Quest returns to Redmond, Bend Pavilion celebrates 10-year anniversary
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to…
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