‘We all need to work together’: State and local leaders highlight growing wildfire threat in Central Oregon
Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to relocate Realms High and Middle Schools from shared lease space next year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Realms Middle School and Realms High School, which share a leased building in northeast Bend, will relocate to other sites owned…
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Here’s how much Oregon’s vehicle title and registration fees will be rising Dec. 31 to cover ODOT’s shortfall
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of House Bill 3991, passed by lawmakers this fall, vehicle title and registration fees will increase starting…
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Wyden blasts administration for ending Direct File free tax return filing; Oregonians still have free-filing options
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued a sharply critical statement Thursday regarding a report…
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Affordable housing in Sisters? The City Council meets to discuss housing projects
(UPDATE: Adding video and quotes from Council President Sarah Mcdougall, Council Member Gary Ross, and a Sisters Resident.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The…
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Community Conversations: East Bend Library prepares to close as community looks ahead to new central location
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After serving the East Bend neighborhood for years, the East Bend Library is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of an…
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Pile burning season continues across the Deschutes National Forest; here’s where you may see smoke
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters are continuing pile burning operations Wednesday across the forest, officials said.…
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Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Tariffs Case filed by Oregon Attorney General
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 12 states before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the…
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Governor Kotek signs economic cooperation, trade agreement between Oregon and the United Kingdom
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom to deepen economic…
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Winning artwork selected for ODFW’s annual Stamp Art Contests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The winning artwork has been selected for the 2026 Oregon Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation Stamp Art…
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Oregon State Parks face budget shortfall, plan fee and permit hikes to sustain operations, services
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season, advising Wednesday…
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City of Bend unveils latest design details for long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad bridge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend on Monday unveiled the latest designs for the long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad crossing, a project…
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The government shutdown is now the longest – and likely the most damaging in US history
New York (CNN) — The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too.…
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Oregon agency offers advice as National Flood Insurance Program paused due to federal government shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is alerting consumers that the National Flood Insurance Program is currently…
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Deschutes County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker student contest for 2026 election will mark America’s 250th birthday
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration…
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McKenzie Pass fully closes for the season on Thursday – and ODOT says there’s a change this year
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With winter approaching, the Oregon Department of Transportation says its crews will close the east…
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Congresswoman Bynum worries about rise in health care cost.
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rising health care costs are putting growing pressure on Oregon families, according to Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, who…
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Bend Park and Rec District launching public survey to gather input and insight on how they’re doing
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — How satisfied are you with the services of Bend Park and Recreation District? Is the district utilizing…
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Dick Cheney, influential Republican vice president to George W. Bush, dies
CNN — Dick Cheney, America’s most powerful modern vice president and chief architect of the “war on terror,” who helped lead the country into…
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Deschutes County assessor holds informational meeting about 2025-26 property taxes
(Adding Video and Quotes from Deschutes County Tax Assessor Scot Langton) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Property Tax Statements have been sent out…
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