State-funded recovery program helped nearly 1,200 households hit by Labor Day 2020 wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The state Wildfire Recovery and Resilience Account program supported hundreds of wildfire-affected households to find…
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Deschutes County Health joins in urgent FDA warning about extremely high lead levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches
Deschutes County health officials joined federal and state counterparts Monday in issuing an urgent warning to consumers and retailers to not sell,…
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Time to ‘Ask the Mayor’ of Bend, Melanie Kebler, your questions; she’ll answer at Sunrise next Wednesday
We have another monthly ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment next Wednesday at Sunrise with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler. Feel free to submit your questions to us -…
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FBI: Several Oregon county clerks’ offices received suspicious letters during election, their latest challenge
Oregon’s 36 county clerks play a critical role on the front lines of administering Oregon’s elections and are essential in promoting our…
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Pile burning work continues across the Deschutes National Forest; this week’s planned ignition sites listed
Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest are continuing pile burning this week, as favorable conditions exist, officials said Monday.…
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Crook County Sheriff’s SAR, search dog teams find missing hunter, 82, in Maury Mountains
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue members, assisted by two dog teams, were called out Sunday evening and quickly found a missing…
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Deschutes County commissioners will consider campground/RV park sites, business license for short-term rentals
Deschutes County commissioners voiced a generally positive reception Monday to a consultants’ report on three possible recreational campground/RV…
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Deschutes County SO details improvements to vendor hiring process in wake of Dahlgren issues
In the wake of issues related to hiring homeless consultant Kevin Dahlgren, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is changing its vendor hiring…
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Merkley welcomes Biden Administration’s move to protect communities from wildfire and smoke impacts
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – As an outspoken leader for protecting communities from extreme wildfire and smoke events, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley,…
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Judge blocks enforcement of Portland’s daytime camping ban
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — A judge on Thursday placed a temporary hold on the enforcement of Portland’s daytime ban on homeless camps that was slated…
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Redmond, Crooked River Ranch fire departments gain levy approvals in short off-year election ballot
The Redmond and Crooked River Ranch fire districts won voter approval of new local option tax levies in Tuesday’s special election, though it was a…
Continue ReadingFederal judge puts Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law on hold during lawsuit
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked Idaho’s “abortion trafficking” law from…
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Next phase of Hwy. 97 project on Bend’s north end will shift and squeeze lanes for 8 months, halt some turns
Beginning next Monday, a temporary traffic realignment will be in place on U.S. Highway 97 between Grandview Drive and Empire Avenue on Bend’s north…
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Going natural: Christmas tree-cutting permits go on sale from Deschutes, Ochoco national forests
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests have begun selling permits to cut Christmas trees from Central Oregon’s national forest…
Continue Reading Chavez-DeRemer, colleagues introduce legislation to help lower prescription drug costs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) joined Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Kathy Manning…
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) have requested information from…
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La Pine, Deschutes County officials talk RV/campground study, new affordable housing projects
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A joint meeting was held Wednesday night between Deschutes County commissioners and the La Pine City Council. Among the…
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Former lawmaker Mike McLane announces run for state Senate Dist. 30 seat as Lynn Findley says he won’t seek re-election
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former state representative and House Republican Leader Mike McLane announced his candidacy for Oregon Senate…
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Smaller classes, outdoor joys help OSU-Cascades see 10.3% jump in first-year students this fall, 3.3% overall rise
First-year student enrollment at Oregon State University–Cascades has increased for the ninth consecutive year, with a 2023 fall class of 225…
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Deschutes County commissioners push back new camping rules amid efforts to create managed camps, safe parking
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to delay by more than four months the effective date of its new camping regulations for county…
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