Oregon AG highlights first data report on new hate, bias crime, incidents law
Oregon Attorney General Ellen on Thursday highlighted the results of the first Senate Bill 577 report  from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission,…
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Wyden co-sponsors bill to protect firefighters during COVID-19 pandemic
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday his co-sponsorship of the COVID-19 as a Presumptive Disease in Wildland Firefighters Act  to protect…
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Oregon reports 344 new COVID-19 cases, 15 in C. Oregon; no new deaths
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 remains unchanged at 209, but another 344 new cases were reported, pushing the total toward 10,000, the…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers tips to help keep your pets safe over a noisy Fourth
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The noise and bright lights of fireworks delight humans, but can terrify our companion animals. The week surrounding…
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OLCC enforcement staff conducting spot checks of bars, restaurants
Oregon Liquor Control Commission enforcement staff will fan out across the state during the 2020 Independence Day holiday weekend to ensure that…
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Gov. Brown steps up mask, COVID-19 enforcement; 8 counties put on ‘watch list’
In light of rising COVID-19 case counts over the month of June, including a record-high 375 cases Thursday, Gov. Kate Brown announced stepped-up…
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Furry Friends: Ruby offers a lot of active fun
Furry Friends returns with Ruby, from Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, who is full of loving…
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PLEASANT DAYS!
Beginning today we can look forward to a string of beautiful days that will carry us right through the 4th of July…
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July 4th reminder: No fireworks in state parks, on beaches
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In advance of the July 4 holiday weekend, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department reminds visitors that fireworks are…
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Portland judge: Journalists, legal observers exempt from orders to disperse
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Some journalists and legal observers will be exempt from Portland police orders requiring protesters to disperse after an…
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Iconic, 120-year-old Portland elk statue removed after fire set during protest
A 120-year-old statue of an elk has been removed from downtown Portland after protesters lit a fire underneath it Wednesday…
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Gov. Brown blasts OSP troopers for not wearing masks
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday denounced four Oregon State Police troopers who were seen on video without face masks in a coffee shop, saying such…
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City of Bend weekly road and traffic report: Week of July 6-12
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of July 6-12: For the Week of July 6 – 12:…
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Epic Aircraft E1000 wins Flying Innovation Award
The Epic Aircraft E1000 has been selected to receive Flying Magazine’s prestigious 2020 Flying Innovation Award, which recognizes the most…
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Bend nurse gets free air conditioning
GreenSavers is rewarding front-line health care workers for their efforts against…
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Out & About: Many fantastic photos this week
Beautiful pictures once again! Share your own from the Share tab at…
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C.O. veteran reflects on first cross-state motorcycle ride honoring POWs, MIAs
There are 999 veterans across the state of Oregon who are still considered missing in action from WWII until today. Several others were prisoners of…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Whoppers this week
We have lots of great anglers in Central Oregon! Share your big-catch photos with us from the Share…
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As C.O. drought emergency declared, Jefferson County farmers may be hit hardest
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday issued an executive order declaring drought emergencies for seven Oregon counties, including the three in Central…
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C.O. law enforcement agencies issue joint statement on mask order
Central Oregon’s law enforcement agencies issued a joint statement Thursday on Gov. Brown’s face mask order and their intentions on enforcement,…
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