OLCC implements new alcohol delivery oversight, permit program
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Starting January 1, companies that deliver beer, wine, cider and pre-made cocktails to Oregonians will be required to…
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Bureau of Land Management hiring 100 paid student interns this summer; application period underway
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you a student looking to kickstart a career in civil service? Are you looking for a fun, fulfilling way to spend your…
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Wyden cosponsors bill to create Workforce Housing Tax Credit, boost supply of middle-income housing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta,…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to allow ‘safe parking’ for homeless near Bend and Redmond
Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 this week to join the cities of Bend and Redmond and allow “safe parking” sites outside the two cities…
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Bend Senior High honors Pearl Harbor survivor Dick Higgins, 102, at special assembly
As the years pass, not every school gathering on December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, can have a real-life survivor of the Japanese…
Continue ReadingOHA launches winter campaign to ‘Rethink the Drink,’ urges conversations about alcohol, risks of excessive drinking
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a time when many people in Oregon are celebrating the holiday season with friends, coworkers and loved ones, the…
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City of Redmond updating parks amenity, field and court reservation policy for fairer access
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond announced Thursday it is updating its Park Amenity, Field, and Court Reservations Policy to provide fair…
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City of Bend closing southbound left turn at Third Street and Wilson Avenue until June
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A southbound left turn closure at the intersection of Third Street and Wilson Avenue will start on Friday, city officials said…
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Driver hallelujahs: NE Bend’s Neff-Purcell intersection, closed for project last February, reopens Monday at noon
The long-delayed reopening of the rebuilt intersection of Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard in northeast Bend, pushed back months by many surprises…
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35-year Bend resident leaving Oregon, says China Hat Road homeless encampments, issues continue to worsen
Kevin Guadagno is a 35-year Bend resident, who after leaving for a time, moved back to Bend from Colorado in 2008. Shortly after that, he and his…
Continue Reading Wyden wants answers from Justice Dept. on alleged surveillance of Apple and Google push notifications
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he has asked the Department of Justice to allow Apple and Google to be more transparent…
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Reconstruction work to close Forest Road 9701 south of Bend for up to two weeks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will be closing Forest Road 9701, beginning Thursday…
Continue Reading House passes Chavez-DeRemer bill to help reduce homelessness among veterans
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the HOME Act, a bill led by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) to help lift…
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Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund’s application portal to close on Dec. 20 to avoid overcommitting funds
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services is closing the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund program to most new applicants to…
Continue Reading Merkley, Smith introduce legislation to ban hedge fund ownership of residential housing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-09) have teamed up to introduce the bicameral End Hedge Fund Control of…
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Oregon OSHA Workers’ Memorial Scholarship awards open for applications
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A scholarship fund that helps finance higher education for family members of Oregon workers who have been fatally injured or…
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Downtown Bend shoppers, visitors can use new city system that tells you where, how many parking spots are available
(Update: Adding video, comments from city official KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for holiday shopping, the City of Bend is…
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Kotek forgives unpaid traffic fines and fees; 10,000 more Oregonians can seek reinstated driver’s licenses
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek said Tuesday she has issued new remission orders forgiving unpaid traffic fines and fees to…
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Oregon Health Authority offering free naloxone opioid reversal kits to Oregon middle and high schools
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority has announced plans to offer free opioid overdose reversal kits to middle and high schools throughout…
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ODOT reverses winter road maintenance cuts after $19 million commitment from Gov. Kotek, legislative leaders
Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner and House Speaker Dan Rayfield jointly announced Monday a $19 million commitment to the Oregon…
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