Portland City Council passes revised outdoor camping ban after weeks of debate
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The Portland City Council passed a new version of an outdoor camping ban Wednesday morning, capping off weeks of fiery…
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Deschutes County Jail staff administer Narcan to save the life of inmate who suffered overdose while being booked
Deschutes County Jail staff took quick, crucial steps Sunday night to save the life of an inmate who suffered a suspected drug overdose while being…
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Recent rain causes washout, closes section of Forest Service Road 4254 on Ochoco National Forest
 PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A section of Forest Service Road 4254, east of the junction of FSR 4254-800 on the Ochoco National Forest east of…
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Prescribed burn up to 269 acres planned Thursday west of Sunriver along Forest Service Road 41
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed burn operations on up to 269…
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431-acre prescribed burn planned on Taylor family property west of Bend, Shevlin Park Thursday and Friday
(Update: Details on Wyden amendment regarding prescribed burn agreement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Starting Thursday, the Deschutes National Forest plans…
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Bend man with long criminal history sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison on drug, firearm convictions
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison Wednesday for possessing…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler talks D.C. trip, speeders, old Costco site, affordable housing, gun regulations
As always, viewers asked about a wide variety of issues as Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler visited Wednesday morning with Bola Gbadebo and Lynsey Harris on…
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One year from deadline to fly, Oregon DMV urges Oregonians to apply for their Real ID
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Planning to travel on an airline? Check your ID. If you don’t have Real ID yet, you should consider adding it to your…
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Gov. Kotek appoints new directors for Oregon Water Resources Department, Watershed Enhancement Board
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Wednesday that she has appointed new directors for the Oregon Water Resources Department and the…
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Public invited to comment on Oregon Department of Forestry strategic plan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Board of Forestry and Department of Forestry are inviting public comment on the final draft of their new shared…
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Water conservation was topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Redmond City Council meeting
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During Tuesday night’s Redmond City Council meeting, a presentation on water conservation was front and center.…
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Water Resources Department is updating the rules for new groundwater rights applications and is seeking public input…
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Oregon Health Authority launches ‘Fentanyl Aware’ social media campaign
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority kicked off a social media campaign Tuesday spotlighting the public health harms caused by fentanyl,…
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‘Not a popular’ idea: Redmond School District drops proposal to merge Redmond, Ridgeview high schools
As a result of staff, parent, and community feedback – much of it critical – the Redmond School District announced Tuesday that it has chosen to…
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City of Redmond launches Parks Master Plan update and survey
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is excited to announce the kickoff of the Parks Master Plan Update, a strategic endeavor aimed at…
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Deschutes County judge speaks out on ‘very concerning’ public defender shortage; seven defendants released so far
Last week, NewsChannel 21 reported on Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels’ alarm over the growing public defender shortage and how that…
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‘We try and lead with education first’: BPRD reminds spring park, trail users of the rules about keeping dogs on leashes
Bend’s parks and trails are already getting plenty busy this spring, so the Bend Park and Recreation District is reminding pet owners about its…
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Deschutes County commissioners to receive findings, data about impact of heavy cannabis use on mental health
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, during the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board will hear a presentation about heavy…
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Oregon housing agency awards nearly $23 million to create 157 affordable homes – half of them in Redmond, Sisters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Tuesday the approval of nearly $23 million toward creating 157 new homes…
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Decision 2024: District 5 Democratic candidates Janelle Bynum, Jamie McLeod-Skinner weigh in on climate, housing, more
Primary election ballots have begun hitting mailboxes across the High Desert, and one of the most closely watched races is on the Democratic ticket.…
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