Oregon agencies team up to offer free tax help
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state income tax returns at WorkSource Oregon centers across the…
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Oregon officials warn of workers’ compensation scam targeting Spanish-speaking employees
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services is warning Spanish-speaking workers about a scam targeting injured…
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Oregon Health Authority reminds families of upcoming school vaccination deadline
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the annual school vaccination deadline approaching, the Oregon Health Authority is reminding parents and caregivers to…
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Bend Comedy Festival returns Labor Day weekend with bigger lineup
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a sold-out debut last year, the Bend Comedy Festival is returning Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, with…
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Thomason Auto Group in Bend to permanently close after owner’s death
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thomason Auto Group in Bend is closing its doors permanently, following the death of its owner, longtime Central Oregon…
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Healthcare Without Fear Act aims to protect patients from immigration enforcement in Oregon hospitals
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from nurses, healthcare advocates and community members supporting the…
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Oregon economic forecast shows challenges as Governor Kotek pushes FastTrack plan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s latest economic forecast paints a mixed picture of the state’s outlook, showing rising business distress and a…
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Crude oil prices surge, pushing gas costs higher
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crude oil prices climbed to a four-month high last week, reaching more than 65 dollars a barrel. Triple-A says the surge was…
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Governor Kotek testifies in support of senior housing bill
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling for more affordable housing options for Oregon’s aging population. On Tuesday, she testified…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum’s bipartisan wildfire safety bill passes committee
Washington, DC (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s bill to improve safety during wildfire response is moving forward in Washington, D.C.…
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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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Mt. Bachelor hosts Passholder party
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is teaming up with Bend Brewing Company for a Passholder Party this week, giving season passholders a chance to…
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Driver treated after single-vehicle crash in Powell Butte
(First reported by the Prineville Review) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle crash in Powell Butte sent emergency crews racing across…
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Oregon Zoo’s youngest elephant celebrates first birthday with message of hope
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Asian elephant calf Tula-Tu, the youngest member of the Oregon Zoo’s elephant herd, just marked a major milestone: her…
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Kiwanis clubs launch ‘Battle of the Buns’ baby wipe drive
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Local Kiwanis clubs in Central Oregon are sparking friendly rivalry with the “Battle of the Buns,” a baby wipe collection…
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LATEST UPDATE: Mylar balloon sparks Bend power outage—now resolved
(UPDATE – February 1st: power outage caused by Mylar balloon according to Pacific Power) (UPDATE: power has been restored to all affected residents)…
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Bend man arrested after reckless driving near protest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 34-year-old Bend man was arrested Saturday afternoon after police say he rode his motorcycle recklessly near a downtown…
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Oregon corrects tax credit error affecting early filers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue says its free online filing tool, Direct File Oregon, has been updated to fix an error that…
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Lake Creek Bridge repair to begin next week
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County officials are preparing for a full closure of the Lake Creek Bridge as they move into the next…
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