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Bend Teen Evangeline Crossman Wins 2nd Place at U.S. Para Climbing National Championships By: Anne CrossmanKATY, Texas — Thirteen-year-old Bend climber Evangeline Crossman earned 2nd place in the nation at the USA ParaClimbing National Championships held in Katy, Texas, marking a major milestone for the young athlete and the growing community of adaptive sports competitors in Central Oregon. Crossman, an 8th-grade student who is homeschooled and also attends

Bend Teen Evangeline Crossman Wins 2nd Place at U.S. Para Climbing National Championships

Pet-friendly Second Saturday Paws and Pints event debuts in Bend's Old Mill District BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Old Mill District hosted the inaugural Second Saturday Paws and Pints event on Saturday, a new pet-focused gathering designed for the local community. The event featured dog-specific vendors, food trucks and activities ranging from live music to specialized spa care. Modeled after the First Friday tradition, the recurring event was

Pet-friendly Second Saturday Paws and Pints event debuts in Bend’s Old Mill District

Unanimous vote in risk assessment clears way for 4 astronauts to launch on moon mission By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — NASA has finished a crucial risk assessment ahead of its upcoming lunar flyby mission, and during a news conference Thursday, the agency revealed a new target launch date and discussed how officials evaluated the dangers the mission’s four-person crew will face. The agency is now aiming to launch the

Unanimous vote in risk assessment clears way for 4 astronauts to launch on moon mission

US Air Force refueling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all six on board By Haley Britzky, Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Six US service members are dead after a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, the US military said, adding that the incident was “not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.” US Central Command confirmed the deaths of all

US Air Force refueling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all six on board

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran By Bryan Mena, Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US economy was on shaky footing even before President Donald Trump plunged the United States into a war with Iran, a battery of new data released Friday showed. At the end of last year, economic growth was anemic, the Commerce Department said Friday, dragged down

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

Senator Jeff Merkley plans upcoming Sisters, Prineville and Madras town halls

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, Secretary of State Tobias Read warn of federal voter suppression under SAVE Act By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon’s top election official and senior U.S. senator warned Friday that congressional Republicans’ efforts to end mail-in voting and impose strict voter ID requirements are voter suppression tactics disguised as election integrity. At a news conference in North Portland’s Albina Library, Sen. Ron Wyden and Secretary

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, Secretary of State Tobias Read warn of federal voter suppression under SAVE Act

BREAKING NEWS: Redmond teen dies in head-on motorcycle crash in Bend intersection BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A 19-year-old Redmond resident died Friday evening after a motorcycle and a vehicle collided head-on at a Bend intersection. Malachi Longstroth was a passenger on the motorcycle when the crash occurred at approximately 6:28 p.m. at SE Second Street and Miller Avenue. The crash involved a motorcycle traveling northbound on Second

BREAKING NEWS: Redmond teen dies in head on motorcycle crash

Recall Petition Filed Against Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District Leadership MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) A group of community members has filed a recall petition targeting the executive director and several board members of the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District. The Facebook group Waves of Change announced that it submitted the petitions, alleging ethical and financial misconduct involving the district’s executive director and claiming board members supported the alleged

Recall Petition Filed Against Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District Leadership

One Class at a Time: Silver Rail’s “Miss G” helps kids find their rhythm Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A new music program at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend is already striking a chord with students, thanks to one teacher’s passion for helping kids express themselves through music. Marci Griffiths, known by her students as “Miss G,” started the school’s music program this year. She says her students have quickly

One Class at a Time: Silver Rail’s “Miss G” helps kids find their rhythm

EXCLUSIVE: Central Oregon resident Jake Rau has captured the first confirmed video evidence of a wolf within the McKenzie River Ranger District. The sighting was verified by local biologists, marking a significant moment for conservation efforts in the area.

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'Keeping children safe is our core mission': Oregon agency reports progress on improving child welfare system SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Department of Human Services said Friday it has published its fourth-quarter report that includes key data points and information showing progress and work under way to improve the state's child welfare system. The report covers many aspects of that system, including the state's child abuse hotline, child abuse and family needs

‘Keeping children safe is our core mission’: Oregon agency reports progress on improving child welfare system

Central Oregon man captures first documented wolf in McKenzie River Ranger District BLUE RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon man’s dream encounter came true Friday: capturing the McKenzie River Ranger District’s first confirmed wolf on video. Jake Rau spotted the animal feeding on roadkill deer along Highway 126 in Willamette National Forest. Biologists at the McKenzie River Ranger Station confirmed the species after reviewing Rau's video

Central Oregon man captures first documented wolf in McKenzie River Ranger District

Central Oregon's third injured, rescued bald eagle in recent weeks has survived several days longer than the others BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Think Wild Central Oregon is caring for its third seriously injured bald eagle already this year. But while the first two didn’t survive 24 hours after arriving at the Bend wildlife hospital, this bald eagle - America's official symbol - has made it through several days of care.  The adult female bald eagle was

Central Oregon’s third injured, rescued bald eagle in recent weeks has survived several days longer than the others

Live Nation antitrust trial resumes Monday on state claims after settlement talks break down By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The show will go on. The antitrust trial involving events operator Live Nation will restart Monday after the ticketing giant failed to reach a settlement with a consortium of state attorneys general. During a court hearing in New York on Friday, Judge Arun Subramanian said the states dropped their

Live Nation antitrust trial resumes Monday on state claims after settlement talks break down

Wildfire smoke hit Bend, other Oregon cities less during 2025 wildfire season, bucking long-term trend, DEQ says  SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon air quality impacts from the 2025 wildfire season were "minimal," compared to previous years, as the state's largest wildfires broke out far from the most populated cities, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality reports. The DEQ on Thursday released the 2025 Wildfire Trends Report, which measures how particulate matter from the

Wildfire smoke hit Bend, other Oregon cities less during 2025 wildfire season, bucking long-term trend, DEQ says

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell CNN By Tierney Sneed, Jake Tapper, Bryan Mena, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge has quashed subpoenas the Justice Department had issued against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed Friday. The ruling is a major blow to President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates, and

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

BREAKING NEWS: COCC classified staff begin strike authorization vote; walkout would be the second in the state BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Unionized classified staff at Central Oregon Community College launched a strike authorization vote Friday morning to protest what they describe as poverty-level wages. The workers, represented by the Oregon Education Association, indicated they are willing to walk out to secure higher pay. OEA said in a news release that the strike

BREAKING NEWS: COCC classified staff begin strike authorization vote; walkout would be the second in the state

Cascades East Transit expanding region's Dial-A-Ride service, plans paratransit pilot in Deschutes River Woods BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Cascades East Transit, operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, announced Friday that it is expanding its curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride service areas across the region starting March 30, to boost access to flexible transportation for residents.   CET also said it will launch a pilot paratransit Dial-A-Ride service in Deschutes River Woods, starting May 4, bringing new transportation options to the community just

Cascades East Transit expanding region’s Dial-A-Ride service, plans paratransit pilot in Deschutes River Woods

Easter Events at Ember's Wildflower Bunny Rescue REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Ember's Wildflower Bunny Rescue is hosting an Easter event in April. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on on April 4th at its facility in Redmond. The event features opportunities to meet adoptable rabbits, and the other friends they have on the farm, like pigs and goats. There will

THERE'S GOOD NEWS: Did you know there is a rescue in Redmond that has saved over 400 bunnies? 🐇Now is your chance to support the heroes who make it happen with an April 4th egg hunt.

Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities CNN, WDIV, WXYZ By Emma Tucker, Elizabeth Wolfe, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A pair of attacks more than 700 miles apart on Thursday struck at the heart of community safe havens, leaving shocked Americans with an uneasy sense of security. First, a deadly shooting being investigated as terrorism devastated a Virginia university

Terror attacks at Michigan synagogue and Virginia university rattle sense of safety in American communities

Intruder dies after struggle during Bend home invasion BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A man died following a late Thursday night attempted home invasion at a residence on NW Braid Drive in Bend according to the Bend Police Department. Officers found the intruder with life-threatening injuries on a nearby golf course shortly after the suspect struggled with a resident. The incident occurred at approximately

Intruder dies after struggle during Bend home invasion

Sunriver Music Festival gears up for busy spring and summer SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The 49th season of the landmark Sunriver Music Festival will take place this year and at least one work by an American composer will commence every program this season. The nonprofit festival presents orchestral performances and supports music education throughout Central Oregon. The upcoming spring and summer schedules highlight a commitment

Sunriver Music Festival gears up for busy spring and summer

Redmond Municipal Airport welcomes Breeze Airways' new Las Vegas route REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Breeze Airways launched new nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport to Las Vegas on March 13th, 2026. The airline is offering one-way fares for the new route starting at $69. The service includes twice-weekly flights operating on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to the Las Vegas route, the carrier introduced "BreezeThru"

Redmond Municipal Airport welcomes Breeze Airways’ new Las Vegas route

Free ice cream day at Ben & Jerry's returns in April BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE ice cream! Ben & Jerry's will be giving away free scoops of ice cream at its retail locations again this year. Free Cone Day is a time-honored tradition the founders started in 1979, the year after they established the company. And you

Free ice cream day at Ben & Jerry’s returns in April

Madras structure fire claims dog life, sends 4 to hospital MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A dog died and four people were hospitalized following a structure fire in northwest Madras on Wednesday evening. The blaze occurred March 11 at a residence on Northeast 10th Street. Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to the call at 5:48 p.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke and flames pouring

Madras structure fire claims dog life, sends 4 to hospital

'Celebrate the inch-stones': Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates his recent 2nd birthday, he’s exceeding all expectations. Jackson was born with a rare brain disorder called hemimegalencephaly, a condition that affects only a handful of children worldwide each year. The disorder

‘Celebrate the inch-stones’: Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress

Easter Events at Ember's Wildflower Bunny Rescue REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Ember's Wildflower Bunny Rescue is hosting an Easter event in April. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on on April 4th at its facility in Redmond. The event features opportunities to meet adoptable rabbits, and the other friends they have on the farm, like pigs and goats. There will

Easter Events at Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue

Meadow Sky Productions presents "Much Ado About Nothing" REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Meadow Sky Productions is opening its production of William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" March 13th at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. The play is scheduled to run for two weekends, concluding on March 22. The show follows two pairs of lovers through a whirlwind week featuring confusion and

Meadow Sky Productions presents “Much Ado About Nothing”

BREAKING NEWS: US military investigating loss of KC-135 refueling plane in western Iraq U.S. Central Command confirmed the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury and rescue efforts are currently ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. While one aircraft went down, the second aircraft landed safely. Military officials are working to gather additional

BREAKING NEWS: US military investigating loss of KC-135 refueling plane in western Iraq