Oregon House OKs bill to alert school, university communities of immigration activity
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon public universities and schools would have to promptly notify their…
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Seeing smoke? Deschutes County is starting winter pile burning southwest of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources alerted residents Tuesday that winter pile burning was getting underway near the Seventh…
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Kevin Stine, Navy veteran and educator, enters Oregon State Senate race
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Medford City Councilor and U.S. Navy veteran Kevin Stine filed for the Democratic nomination for Oregon State Senate District…
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DA Hathorn says Crook County has no unrepresented criminal cases after Supreme Court dismissal, but warns risks remain
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Supreme Court’s recent right-to-counsel decision has resulted in the dismissal of nearly 1,500 criminal…
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WorkSource Oregon, Department of Revenue team up for free tax help events; one set for next month in Bend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state personal income tax returns electronically at six…
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Oregon lawmakers look to regulate AI chatbots
By Robin Linares, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers who ”missed the boat” on regulating social media now have a chance to…
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Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move up transportation tax referendum to May
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from…
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Uphill climb; Commissioner, campaign foes weigh in on candidate’s Bachelor buyout proposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, has proposed that the county purchase Mount Bachelor to ensure the…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue’s Bend office has a free e-filing kiosk to get your refund and kicker much quicker
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to use public computer kiosks in its regional offices – including Bend -…
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‘Essential workforce’: Ochoco National Forest is hiring seasonal workers for upcoming recreation season
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland said Thursday it is hiring seasonal employees for the…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports results of ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt, car seat enforcement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported the results Thursday of its recent participation in the national Click It or…
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Downtown Bend drivers get relief: Olney Avenue fully reopens, more than a year after project began
More than a year after the city of Bend began an improvement project on a key east-west thoroughfare – work that was beset by several unexpected…
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Crook County Library considers meeting room restrictions amid security issues, alcohol use, misuse concerns
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County’s public library may soon restrict use of its meeting rooms to normal operating hours after staff raised…
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Redmond Police Department is opening a new location for sex offender registration
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department will open a new sex offender registration office next Tuesday, providing a private location for…
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Driver alert: Guardrail and bridge work to slow Oregon Highway 126 traffic east of Powell Butte
(Update: Video Added) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A road and bridge project will be slowing traffic for the next few weeks on Oregon Highway 126…
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Layoffs or redirecting funding: Oregon lawmakers grappling again with ODOT’s budget gap
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are once again discussing ways to fill a massive shortfall within the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget…
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Rep. Bynum nominates 23 Fifth District students to U.S. service academies; 6 are from Deschutes County
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore. announced Wednesday the nomination of 23 students in Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District…
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Central Oregon lawmakers’ caucus outlines top session priorities: Job growth, housing, OSU-Cascades and more
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Senator Anthony Broadman, D-Bend, and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville announced Wednesday the 2026 session…
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Senator Ron Wyden, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduce bill to prevent President Trump from profiting off lawsuit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation Tuesday to prevent President Donald…
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Oregon Humane Society helps rescue 17 dogs, six cats in Christmas Valley neglect case; 3 puppies found dead
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – At the request of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Humane Society assisted with the rescue of 17 dogs…
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