Wyden, colleagues commend Biden student debt relief effort, urge further steps
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he has joined 14 fellow senators in submitting a public comment letter to Secretary…
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US Dept. of Justice inspector general finds ‘serious deficiencies,’ ‘alarming’ staff shortages at Sheridan federal prison
(Update: Oregon Democratic lawmakers demand ‘swift action’ to address issues) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General…
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US Dept. of Labor, Oregon Employment Dept. reach agreement on improving language access to benefits program
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Labor announced a voluntary resolution agreement Wednesday with the Employment Department of Oregon to…
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Janelle Bynum, Jamie McLeod-Skinner react to primary election results
Janelle Bynum easily defeated Jamie McLeod-Skinner in Tuesday’s Democratic primary to advance to the closely watched fall 5th District race against…
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ODOT plans six-week Highway 97 closure, detour in Klamath Falls for bridge replacement project
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A portion of U.S. Highway 97 in Klamath Falls will be fully closed for six weeks beginning Monday, July 8, with detours…
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Bend awards five Community Development Block Grants for its annual action plan to help address housing needs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A half-million dollars in grant money is behind the city of Bend’s latest push for affordable housing. The Bend City Council…
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Wyden, Merkley and colleagues call for boost in funding for Pell Grants
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Senate colleagues Tuesday in calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to…
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Lingering snowpack means 8 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds won’t open by Memorial Day weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The snowpack lingering from winter will delay the opening of eight Deschutes National Forest campgrounds in time for Memorial…
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Bend awards five Community Development Block Grants to programs that help low, moderate-income households
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At their meeting last week, the Bend City Council approved the 2024 Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations…
Continue ReadingWyden expands Big Pharma tax-avoidance, profit shifting investigation with Pfizer inquiry
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., expanded his ongoing investigation into Big Pharma’s tax avoidance and…
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Oregon prepares to distribute funds for early literacy efforts
Oregon is poised to distribute funds for early childhood learning and literacy.…
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New BLM rules better protect national parks, supporters say
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Conservation groups say two new federal rules aim to help better protect public…
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Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press President Joe Biden and his Republican rival, Donald Trump, piled up more delegates Tuesday as both…
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Wyden, Merkley join 130+ colleagues in urging the IRS to expand, make permanent its free Direct File program
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said Monday that they and more than 130 lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Department of…
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‘I love it!’: Customers pleased by new Deschutes County solid waste facility at Redmond’s Negus Transfer Station
Deschutes County commissioners hosted a ribbon-cutting event Friday to celebrate the completion of a new solid waste facility at the Negus Transfer…
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Deschutes National Forest plans prescribed burns Tuesday east of Sunriver near Lava River Cave and south of Crescent
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning prescribed burn operations Tuesday on the Bend-Fort Rock and Crescent…
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National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City set to reopen after three-year closure for renovations
BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pioneers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to celebrate Friday’s reopening of the National Historic Oregon Trail…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife Division seeks public’s help in finding whoever fatally shot a wolf from road in Grant County
PRAIRIE CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division said Monday it is seeking the public’s help in identifying the…
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OHA study finds complex, uneven treatment for Oregonians dealing with both mental health and substance abuse issues
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A study from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, commissioned by the Oregon Health Authority, shows that people living with…
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Tall, hazardous trees to be removed along Hwy. 126E east of Vida; ODOT urges motorists to plan ahead
VIDA, Ore. (KTVZ) – Some tall, hazardous trees that pose a risk to motorists will be removed along state Highway 126E east of Vida starting this…
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