Federal 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…
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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…
Continue Reading Wyden, Crapo press federal agencies on use of artificial intelligence
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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Spring River residents voice concern about hunting near homes, recreation areas; issue a hot topic at La Pine meeting
Several upset residents in south Deschutes County say hunters shot and killed 3-4 elk last Saturday, one reportedly illegally, in an area they…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission to hold hearing on proposed new rules to let property owners rent out RVs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday evening, the Deschutes County Planning Commission will host a public hearing on proposed amendments to County Code…
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Gov. Kotek declares drought emergency in Morrow County; 13th county this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Morrow County through Executive Order 23-25 and directed state agencies to…
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Oregon GOP senators who boycotted Legislature file federal lawsuit in new effort to seek reelection
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Republican state senators in Oregon who boycotted the Legislature for a record six weeks earlier this year have filed a federal…
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COCC’s Madras campus expansion plans receive a $1 million boost, in gift from JTMF Foundation
Central Oregon Community College’s long-planned Madras campus expansion just moved closer to its fundraising goal thanks to a recently awarded $1…
Continue Reading Wyden, colleagues introduce legislation to reauthorize, reform key surveillance law, secure rights protections
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced Tuesday…
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Another sign of the season in Bend: Pilot Butte State Park summit road is closing to vehicles on Sunday night
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Monday it will close the Pilot Butte summit road to motorized vehicles for the…
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Oregon State Marine Board set to mail motorboat registration renewal reminders
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board will be mailing motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters whose motorboat registration…
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ODFW’s new Private Forest Accord Grants Program will help landowners protect salmon, other aquatic species
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Private Forest Accord Grants Program is now accepting applications as the…
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C.O. students with disabilities still seeing shortened school days after enactment of new legislation
Oregon students with disabilities have often seen reduced classroom hours for years, due to behavioral issues and/or lack of staff. A bill lawmakers…
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Finally time to ‘Ditch the Switch’? Oregon, Wash. lawmakers will try again to put states on year-round standard time
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As people across America adjust to the weekend’s switch from daylight saving time to standard time, state senators in Oregon…
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