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Oregon State Hospital receives feds’ ‘statement of deficiencies,’ set to submit plan to address issues

May 30, 2024 11:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Hospital said Thursday it has received a statement of deficiencies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services following an April survey related to a patient death shortly after arrival. The deficiencies identified in the report cite the hospital’s medical emergency response procedures, response equipment organization and patient assessment. The

‘Three steps forward and four steps back’: Jobless C. Oregonians still struggle with filing claims on Frances Online

May 30, 2024 11:59 am Matthew Draxton

Earlier this month, NewsChannel 21 highlighted the concerns of multiple people who faced an inability to receive benefits due to obstacles of navigating exacerbated by the claim filing system, Frances Online.

New Sisters roundabout at Highway 20 and Locust Street to partially open Sunday night

May 30, 2024 3:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Half of the new roundabout at U.S. Highway 20 and Locust Street in Sisters will open to westbound traffic next Monday, ODOT announced. Eastbound traffic will remain the same, with no left turns at Hood Avenue. Travelers should expect nighttime lane closures Sunday night through Monday morning while crews prepare the

City of Prineville set to announce next week their three finalists for next police chief, hold public ‘meet and greet’

May 30, 2024 1:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

(PRINEVILLE, Ore)— The City of Prineville on Thursday invited community members to meet three candidates vying to become the city’s next chief of police next Wednesday, one day after their names are released. An informal meet-and-greet with the three finalists will provide an opportunity for community members to meet the candidates, ask questions and submit

City of Bend releases annual drinking water quality consumer confidence report

May 30, 2024 1:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend Utility Department recently published its 2023 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report, which shows that the city’s drinking water continues to meet all health standards and that the City is 100% compliant in water quality testing and in meeting and exceeding water quality standards. The Annual Water Quality

New OSU specialty license plate unveiled; $40 vouchers available

May 30, 2024 11:28 am KTVZ News Partners

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians can now purchase a voucher for a new, specialty Oregon State University license plate that features the university’s beaver logo and tree rings in the background. The voucher is $40 and is available through the university here. Once 3,000 vouchers have been sold, the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles will begin manufacturing

Oregon Marine Board’s ‘Operation Ship Shape’ targets lapsed motorboat registrations, equipment requirements

May 29, 2024 10:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking for expired boat registrations and required equipment compliance on state waterways as part of “Operation Ship Shape.” “Boat operators are required to have current registration decals on the bow of their

Merkley announces start of service academy nomination process for the Class of 2029

May 29, 2024 9:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley on Wednesday launched the process of nominating young Oregonians to the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United States Naval Academy, for an appointment to the Class of 2029. “It is an honor

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue off to a busy start for season, responding to a dozen calls for help in May

May 29, 2024 6:48 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re still a few weeks from the official start of summer, but Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue said Wednesday its volunteers have been very busy assisting county residents and visitors, with a dozen call-outs this month alone. “Those who choose this area for its amazing outdoor recreation opportunities, and

Deschutes County honors Safe Sidewalks Award winners

May 29, 2024 6:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners recognized the winners of the 2024 Safe Sidewalks Award, an annual award given to businesses and individuals who help to keep public sidewalks clear for pedestrians. The Safe Sidewalk Award was created in 2006 by the County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

‘Long overdue:’ Deschutes County accepts $2 million in state funds for new secure residential treatment facility in Redmond

May 29, 2024 11:59 am Matthew Draxton, Barney Lerten

Deschutes County commissioners agreed Wednesday to accept $2 million in state funding for a new and much-needed secure residential treatment facility expected to be located in Redmond, only the second such facility in the county.

Redmond City Council approves Pride Month

Redmond city councilors approve city’s first Pride Month proclamation after hearing from supporters, opponents

May 29, 2024 4:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to proclaim June as Pride Month, a first such step for the city, after more than a dozen people addressed them on the topic, some but not all in favor of the move. Several who spoke during citizen comments thanked councilors and Mayor

Oregon housing agency reports reaching double the goal on new rural homeless shelter beds, sees progress on rehousing

May 29, 2024 11:20 am KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Wednesday that rural communities have added 216 new shelter beds, already more than double the mid-2025 goal set through Oregon’s Emergency Homelessness Response. OHCS delivered funding and is providing technical assistance to partners throughout the rural regions, referred to as Balance of State, to help achieve the

US Fish and Wildlife Service designates 1.2 million acres of critical habitat in Oregon, Calif., for Pacific marten

May 28, 2024 9:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday it is designating 1.2 million acres of critical habitat in northwestern California and southwestern Oregon for the coastal distinct population segment of the Pacific marten, also known as the coastal or Humboldt marten.

‘We’re at a crisis point’: Both sides weigh in after Bend hearings officer denies controversial Awbrey Butte project

May 24, 2024 1:47 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

A city of Bend hearings officer has issued a decision denying a controversial proposal for a four-story apartment and commercial building at Compass Corner on Awbrey Butte, which foes campaigned against, calling it out of scale for their neighborhood on the city’s Westside.

The wheels on the bus go round: So do Bend-La Pine school buses, as test-drivers seek a new career

May 24, 2024 7:25 pm KTVZ News Partners

The last day of classes for Bend-La Pine Schools isn’t for a couple weeks, but already the district is hiring bus drivers for next year, and applicants had a chance to get behind the wheel for a test drive of their own on Tuesday.

Annual campfire restrictions set to begin along BLM rivers in Central Oregon

May 28, 2024 2:10 pm KTVZ News Partners

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect on Saturday, June 1 on some Bureau of Land Management-administered lands in central Oregon. In particular, campfires will be prohibited along portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus. “Our

OHA report says Oregon health care costs rose 3.6% in 2021-22, driven by prescription drugs, other factors

May 28, 2024 11:29 am KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority on Tuesday released its annual report on cost growth trends for health insurance plans and large provider organizations across the state. The report provides insight into health care spending in the Commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare markets statewide, and for 30 health plans and 53 provider organizations; more than half

With wildfire season at hand, state emergency managers share prep tips, reminder of three-level evacuation alerts

May 28, 2024 10:53 am KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is encouraging Oregonians to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by staying informed, having an emergency plan and packing a go-kit. People can find an evacuation checklist, live wildfire and evacuation maps, and wildfire preparedness and prevention tips at wildfire.oregon.gov. “Oregon follows a three-level evacuation notification system structured around the

Forest Service to waive recreation fees June 8th for National Get Outdoors Day

May 28, 2024 10:18 am KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region will be waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites in national forests across Washington and Oregon on Saturday, June 8, in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day. National Get Outdoors Day aims to connect Americans with the great outdoors and inspire them to lead

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