Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill
Editor’s Note: Rainn Wilson is also a Central Oregon resident and was evacuated during the 2025 Flat Fire. By:Ashley Murray-June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON…
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Madras residents to meet city administrator candidates at public event
The City of Madras is seeking a new city administrator and has narrowed its search to three finalists. These candidates will participate in a public…
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Oregon Senators urge reinstatement of BLM fire information staff ahead of fire season
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, and Patty Murray, D-Washington, today demanded the Trump…
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Decision 2026: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler to run for reelection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler announced Monday, June 8th, that she will seek re-election for a second term in November 2026. Kebler…
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Seminar in Portland focuses on coordinated response to Cascadia earthquake
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leaders from multiple agencies convened yesterday, June 4, at Portland International Airport for the 2026 Defense Support to…
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Oregonians fight new permit requirements for paddleboards and kayaks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Let Us Paddle” movement is working to place a petition on the ballot in Oregon to remove new permit requirements for…
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Bend Doctor Who Took Charge During Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Finally Returns Home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks spent aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Africa, followed by a lengthy stay inside one of the nation’s most…
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Madras to elect Mayor and City Council Members in November
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Madras will be electing a new Mayor in November. Mayor Mike Lepin has announced he is not running for reelection.…
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Gov. Kotek announces Chris Warner as interim ODOT director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Gov. Tina Kotek today announced Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, with the changes…
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Congresswoman Bynum introduces SAFEGUARD Veterans Act to protect benefits
(KTVZ) — U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum of Oregon, Chris Pappas of N.H., Don Bacon of Nebraska and Mike Lawler of New York introduced bipartisan…
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Bentz introduces bill to create new emergency access road and fire safe zones in Juniper Canyon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) introduced legislation today in Washington, D.C., to improve public safety and wildfire…
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Rent and utility aid available for 2020 wildfire survivors in eight Oregon counties
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced that the application deadline for the Intermediate Housing Assistance program is June 30, 2026. This…
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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon DMV to halt undercover plates for ICE; concerns over legality
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S.…
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New bus routes and extended hours coming to Redmond, Bend, and Madras in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET) will implement service updates across Redmond, Bend and Madras beginning Monday, June 15, 2026. The…
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Summer EBT program returns to help Oregon kids during summer break
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits (Summer EBT) program is returning in 2026 to help families buy groceries for school-aged…
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns from Trump Cabinet
This story was originally published by FOX News. Click here for live updates. WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her…
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Oregon’s Cliff Bentz focuses on rural issues after decisive primary win
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — After winning the Republican primary in Oregon’s Second Congressional District, Cliff Bentz is now turning his full…
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Deschutes County seeks public input on growth, housing and wildfire planning priorities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community…
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Crook County Democrats oppose animal rights petition that could restrict hunting, fishing and agriculture
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Democrats are taking a firm stand against a proposed Oregon ballot measure they say would go too far. The local…
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Decision 2026: Oregon Secretary of State urges voters to drop off ballots at ballot boxes as soon as possible
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging voters to return their completed ballots by 8:00 p.m. tonight for the May…
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