Feds finalize areas for floating offshore wind farms along Oregon coast
The federal government has finalized two areas for floating offshore wind farms along the Oregon coast, authorities announced Tuesday, bringing the…
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Thornburgh Resort developer presses on, but nearly 20-year land use fight with opponents still isn’t over
The long-debated, nearly 2,000-acre Thornburgh Resort at Cline Buttes west of Redmond is gearing up for more construction, despite lingering land-use…
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‘Not a political issue. It’s a human issue’: Rep. Emerson Levy introduces bill to lower prescription drug costs
This week, Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, told the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care that it’s time to create co-pay fairness, which…
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Crews to begin dismantling façade of historic A.J. Tucker Building in downtown Bend, making way for courthouse expansion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Monday, crews will begin dismantling and cataloguing the stone blocks of the front façade of the historic AJ Tucker…
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Buttigieg visits interstate highway bridge in Pacific Northwest slated for seismic replacement
By CLAIRE RUSH and JENNIFER KANE Associated Press VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday toured the…
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Oregon financial agency reminds consumers to be wary of romance scams this Valentine’s Day
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Romance scams can happen any time of year, but with Valentine’s Day this week, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation…
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Merkley votes against foreign aid bill, says Netanyahu’s war campaign fails to reflect American values
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following statement Monday after voting against the Senate’s national security…
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‘For our future growth’: Jefferson County Fire & EMS Board looking to send $14.5 million bond measure to May 21 ballot
The Jefferson County Fire &; EMS Board of Directors will be voting on Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. on a resolution to ask voters to consider a $14.5 million…
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‘I think it’s super-exciting’: New effort underway to convert downtown Redmond motel into affordable apartments
(Update: adding comments from Urban Renewal Program manager, businesses) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plans to revamp the rundown Village Squire…
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State using $5 million from ARPA to fund OregonSaves retirement accounts for over 900 child care providers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Monday that $5 million of dedicated American…
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Seth Crawford files to seek third term as Crook County judge
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seth Crawford of Prineville filed Monday for re-election to Crook County Judge. Crawford, twice elected, seeks a third…
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Coalition proposes ‘People’s Budget’ for Oregon Legislature’s short session
Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of groups has laid out its budget priorities for the Oregon legislative session…
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Oregon State Marine Board seeks to fill Guide Advisory Committee positions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon State Marine Board is recruiting six representatives for the Guide Advisory Committee. The positions will be…
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Gov. Kotek testifies for her housing production bill, announces broad coalition in support
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced a broad coalition supporting her housing production bill, which is building momentum in the 2024…
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Oregon joins 25 other states, SEC in $3 million settlement with TradeStation crypto program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, along with a task force of state securities regulators, and the U.S. Securities…
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Deschutes County Environmental Health warns of spam calls, some seeking to sell vacuum cleaners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Environmental Health said Friday it has received multiple reports from community members who have received spam…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum testifies in Salem for 3 bills to protect consumers, clean up pollution from PCBs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum made special appearances before the Oregon Legislature this week to support three…
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US Fish and Wildlife Service offers $50,000 reward for tips in deaths of three gray wolves in Klamath County
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday it is offering a $50,000 reward as it seeks information regarding the deaths of three endangered gray…
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City of Madras official testifies in Salem for bill to fund affordable workforce housing developments
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since 2019, the City of Madras has worked hard to address local housing challenges by updating plans and development…
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BLM proposes establishing official trail system at ‘well-loved’ Horse Ridge Recreation Area
The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public scoping period Friday to seek input on the Horse Ridge Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project,…
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