Oregon secretary of state releases 2024 Voter Engagement Toolkit
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade released a civic engagement toolkit on Tuesday, aimed at helping…
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Deschutes County Public Health expanding immunization clinic to new Redmond campus
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Public Health Immunization Program is excited to announce the expansion of its immunization services at…
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Bend city councilors applaud early sign of progress on homeless front; annual count indicates reduction
Bend city councilors got one last visitor-section round of criticism and quite the online survey result Wednesday evening before a unanimous, final…
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City of Bend offering turf-removal rebates of up to $3,000, to convert lawns to a low-water use landscape
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend announced Tuesday that its water customers can now receive a Turf Removal Rebate to convert lawns into a…
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Bend Municipal Airport receives $315,000 federal grant for taxi lane project, one of five grants around state
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday that airports in Lake, Columbia, Deschutes, Linn and Wasco counties have…
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Governor Kotek issues notice of potential vetoes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, pursuant to Article V, section 15b, of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the…
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State awards over $40 million to build, preserve over 400 affordable homes, including Bend, Redmond and La Pine
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Monday funding awards of more than $40 million in grants and tax credits to…
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Oregon’s $1.32 billion Powerball jackpot winner comes forward; ticket was sold at a Plaid Pantry store in N. Portland
The lucky ticket matching all six Powerball numbers in Saturday’s $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot was sold that day at the Plaid Pantry…
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OHA partners with dozens more organizations in CO, around the state to expand community public health efforts
Bend’s Abilitree, a center of independent living that works to support and empower the area’s disability community, is among 44 recent recipients of…
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US Interior Department announces $79 million toward wildfire mitigation and recovery efforts
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The Department of the Interior announced Monday $79 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to support…
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Bend-La Pine Schools looking to cut dozens of unfilled positions in 2024-25 due to enrollment drop, end of federal funds
Bend-La Pine Schools plan to eliminate dozens of open positions through attrition in the coming fiscal year and may cut even more jobs the following…
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Traffic to shift for Empire Avenue’s northbound onramp to Highway 97; another blast planned next Saturday
(Update: ODOT corrected date of next Hwy. 97 blast – April 13th not 11th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Wednesday, the northbound U.S. 97 on-ramp at…
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Deschutes Natl. Forest west of Bend chosen as pilot project for federal-state collaboration to increase prescribed burns
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State and federal agencies and departments in Oregon and Washington have agreed to collaborate on addressing the…
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Wyden applauds policy changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D, says they will help seniors
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued a statement Friday after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
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Zimmerman Rock Pit to close for up to a month during ODOT rock-crushing operations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Zimmerman Rock Pit will be temporarily closed for public safety for up to a month, beginning Monday, April 8. The rock pit…
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DA finds Bend Police officer was justified in shooting armed driver, 18, at the same time he took his own life
A Bend Police officer was justified in using deadly force to shoot an armed 18-year-old Bend man who at the same moment used his own gun to take his…
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Oregon agency fines State Farm $200K, urges consumers to check with insurers about rerate that can lower premiums
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has issued a $200,000 fine against State Farm after the company failed to send…
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Deschutes County 2040 Comprehensive Plan receives Planning Commission nod; public hearings set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a 24-month development process, the Deschutes County Planning Commission has recommended approval of the revised draft…
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Bend’s Tim Knopp saluted as he steps down from Oregon Senate GOP leader post; Daniel Bonham elected to lead caucus
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –Oregon Senate Republicans announced a change in leadership Thursday. Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) will step down as Senate…
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Bend Park and Rec Board chooses business owner Cary Schneider to fill board vacancy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At their Tuesday evening meeting, the Bend Park and Recreation District Board selected Cary Schneider to fulfill the duties for…
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