Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon
Israel Sarabia of Culver is headed to federal prison for nearly six years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Madras and Redmond. …
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28-acre prescribed burn planned Wednesday along Three Creek Lake Road south of Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Wednesday, Sisters Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 28 acres of prescribed burning on Sisters Area…
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State grant to help fund long-awaited river access upgrades at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend
Access to the Deschutes River for kayakers and river floaters is about to get better in the Old Mill area. A grant will help fund the long-awaited…
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Dedicated Newberry Volcanic Monument volunteer Marty Smolenski wins Forest Service national award
The USDA Forest Service selected Pacific Northwest Regional volunteer Marty Smolenski of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument as the winner of the…
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‘The days of reefer madness are coming to an end’: Wyden applauds reports the DEA will reschedule cannabis
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement Tuesday on reports that the Drug Enforcement Administration will…
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Oregon State Marine Board approves $300,000 grant to Bend Park & Rec District for Miller’s Landing boat launch
The Oregon State Marine Board held its quarterly hybrid meeting in Astoria and online last week and approved several statewide boating facility…
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Portland State University closes campus after pro-Palestinian protesters broke into library
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Portland State University announced Tuesday morning that it has closed its campus downtown after pro-Palestinian…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteer to serve on Audit Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving as a volunteer member of the County’s…
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Interior Department proposes offshore wind energy sales off Oregon coast, in Gulf of Maine
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — In what the Biden-Harris administration called “another step to support the growing momentum across America for a clean…
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Wyden, Markey say automakers provide detailed location info to police without a warrant, rarely tell car owners
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., requested the Federal Trade Commission investigate major automakers for…
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Whychus Creek Overlook to undergo wall modification next week to improve views, accessibility
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Forest Service said Monday it is partnering with Sisters Trail Alliance to make the Whychus Creek Overlook on the Sisters…
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Reminder: Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May primary or to update your info, register with a party
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May 21 primary election. It’s also the deadline to register with a…
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Firewood-cutting season opens Wednesday on the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests; permits required
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Wednesday, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National…
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‘It’s worse than you could possibly imagine’: Oregon GOP lawmakers, candidates share thoughts on border visit
Sixteen Oregon Republican state senators, representatives and candidates are touring the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona this week with the Border…
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We need to do more with less, new Oregon Health Authority director says during Central Oregon visit, tour
New Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi’s regional tour of Central Oregon health care organizations and facilities — her fifth around…
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Forest Service seeks nominations for Pacific Northwest Regional Recreation Resource Advisory Committee
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service is actively seeking nominations for the regional Recreation…
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Portland-area husband, wife and friend to split Oregon’s record $1.32 billion Powerball jackpot
The winner of Oregon’s record-breaking $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot is in fact three winners — a husband and wife and their friend, who will…
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Senator Merkley holds town hall at COCC to engage with the community on important topics
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley held two town halls, in Bend and Madras Sunday to hear from the communities on a variety of issues.…
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‘We need to treat this as an emergency’: Eastern Oregonians await action from state, feds on groundwater contamination
BOARDMAN, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) – It’s been more than 30 years since it was first learned that there were problems with toxic chemicals called nitrates…
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Oregon Housing and Community Services, partner announce $11.5 million for Individual Development Accounts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services, in partnership with Neighborhood Partnerships, this week announced $11.5 million in…
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