Bend City Council approves ordinance prohibiting firearms in city buildings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits firearms inside city facilities,…
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Oregon Working Families Party, state’s largest teachers union decline to endorse in governor’s race
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Members of Oregon’s largest teachers union and the liberal Working Families Party will…
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League of Women Voters hosts presentation on open primaries in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters will host a public presentation in Bend on Thursday focused on the implementation of open primaries…
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Republican petitioners sue Oregon over new law rescheduling gas tax referendum to May
Plaintiffs argue it interferes with Oregonians’ constitutional right to set a referendum date By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore.…
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Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith announces Senate campaign
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith officially launched his campaign for the United States Senate on Tuesday, March 3rd.…
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ICE agent in Portland threatened to use deadly force during call with 911 dispatch
Written by Blair Best & KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — “I need someone here now or else I’m going to have to shoot this kid.” In a tense 911 call, an…
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Prineville Mayor leaves Republican Party, cites core values concerns and two-party system
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has officially left the Republican Party to join the Libertarian Party, citing frustration…
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State budget rebalance maintains critical services despite federal cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers on Monday released a 2025-2027 budget rebalance designed to preserve essential state services despite a…
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‘Home hardening’: City of Bend plans to adopt new state residential building code aimed at reducing wildfire risks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is moving forward with plans to adopt new home-hardening requirements aimed at making new residential…
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Oregonians face new work rules to keep SNAP benefits, urged to connect with WorkSource Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent federal changes require more Oregonians receiving SNAP food benefits to meet work or training requirements to maintain…
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Trump touts tariffs, economic gains in State of the Union; Rep. Bynum cites toll on Oregon businesses
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address Tuesday night to declare that “America’s back,”…
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‘Always hang up’: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns of another scam that aims to get your money
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Friday of another scam that has echoes of many over the years,…
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Fear of ICE has driven customers of Latino grocer in Southeast Portland out of sight
Written by Blair Best & KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — In Southeast Portland, the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement isn’t only a…
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Oregon lawmakers OK bill to eliminate cost barriers for cervical cancer screening, follow-up care
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon House on Wednesday night passed SB 1527, legislation that prohibits deductibles, copayments and other out-of-pocket…
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New deputies bring military, law enforcement experience to Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office welcomed three new deputies Friday morning during an official swearing-in ceremony.…
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Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools
While legislators are supposed to represent their constituents, it’s not often that a letter from an Oregon teen leads to a…
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Crook County Commissioners advocate for Central Oregon priorities at 2026 State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Crook County Commissioners Seth Crawford and Susan Hermreck were in attendance at the 2026 State of the Union where they…
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Rep. Bentz Introduces O&C Renewal Act to restore timber production, support counties and curb wildfire risk
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced the O&C Renewal Act of 2026 on Tuesday in a bid to reaffirm timber production as the…
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Oregon House again delays vote to reschedule transportation tax election from November to May
(Update: adding video) By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Legislature yet again delayed a vote on one…
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COCC makes its case on balancing wages and financial stability as union classified workers weigh possible strike
(Update: Adding OEA response to COCC statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College, which could face a spring strike by its…
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