Oregon Republican Christine Drazan enters 2026 governor’s race again
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican State Sen. Christine Drazan has officially launched her second campaign for Oregon governor in 2026. She filed…
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Four years after his death, Bend community set to dedicate downtown memorial for Barry Washington Jr.
BEND, Ore. — A memorial dedication ceremony will take place Saturday in downtown Bend to honor Barry Washington Jr., the young man who was shot and…
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Federal appeals court shifts course, won’t allow Portland Guard deployment while it considers next steps
(Update: New Ninth Circuit Court ruling puts hold on earlier stay of judge’s decision) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A federal judge held another hearing…
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State appeals court upholds long-debated 710-acre rural housing rezone west of Terrebonne; foes are weighing options
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed the long-debated rezoning of 710 acres west of Redmond for 10-acre rural…
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Oregonians urged to volunteer to help low-income families receive millions in unclaimed tax benefits
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon and the Internal Revenue Service are once again recruiting people to assist in the free preparation of taxes as part of…
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Governor Kotek leading Oregon delegation on trade mission to South Korea, Japan
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon delegation led by Governor Tina Kotek departs this week on a trade mission to South Korea and Japan to promote the…
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Bend Park and Recreation District wins three statewide awards, including innovation honor for Miller’s Landing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District has received three statewide awards from the Oregon Recreation and Park Association,…
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Rep. Christine Drazan appointed to Oregon Senate seat in wake of Daniel Bonham’s resignation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon state Rep. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, has been appointed to fill the state Senate seat vacated by former Republican…
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Deschutes County 9-1-1 celebrates Trinity Diggs and Chris Perry for recent state recognition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County 9-1-1 congratulates two of its team members who recently received top honors from the Oregon chapter of the…
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Sen. Wyden talks with KTVZ News about the continuing government shutdown, health care and fentanyl crisis
The second-longest shutdown in history is in its fourth week, with no clear end in…
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Portland ICE facility opens its doors for a look inside after months of protests
A federal immigration office in Portland, long at the center of protests and controversy, opened its doors to local media this week after months of…
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Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone announces re-election bid
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone announced that he will be seeking re-election to Position 1. Here’s a…
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City of Bend plans open house to show planned bridge design for Reed Market Road railroad crossing
(Update: More details from city on current timeline, plans) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to an open house to…
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Fall bird migration raises risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; local backyard poultry flock euthanized
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wild birds begin to migrate during the transition into fall, the risk for transmission of highly…
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BREAKING: Recall petition against Sisters mayor and council president has been withdrawn
(Update: added quotes from Mayor Letz and President McDougall) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The recall petition against Mayor Jennifer Letz and City…
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Deschutes County is sending out this year’s property tax statements; here’s what to know
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is sending out 2025-2026 property tax statements this week. Property owners will…
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‘Uncharted territory’: NeighborImpact prepares for possible local hunger surge due to halt in SNAP benefits
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact said Tuesday it’s preparing for a potential surge in hunger across Central Oregon after the federal government…
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As shutdown hits 3-week mark, here’s a new look at the number of Oregon, local federal workers and their pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With unemployment reports paused due to the 3-week-old federal government shutdown, Oregon Employment Department Regional…
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Governor Kotek highlights affordable housing collaborative efforts during Central Oregon tour
State and local leaders gathered Monday in Bend and Sisters to spotlight Central Oregon’s progress toward building more affordable homes as part of…
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‘The fight is not over’: Governor Kotek, lawmakers react to federal appeals court ruling to allow Guard troops in Portland
Governor Tina Kotek and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle offered reactions to a Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Monday that said…
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