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Wyden, House colleagues reintroduce legislation to keep domestic abusers from using tech to target survivors

November 2, 2023 10:41 am KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore, and Representatives Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., and Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, on Thursday reintroduced their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help prevent domestic abusers from using technology to stalk, harass or control survivors. “Domestic abuse survivors are already recovering from tough situations – they shouldn’t also have to worry about

C.O. seasonal reminders: What you need to know when driving in snowy and icy conditions (besides slow down)

November 1, 2023 11:58 am Jillian Fortner

During this time of year, frigid temperatures and icy conditions can create driving challenges on the road. This is why it’s important to be prepared.

Arnold Irrigation District manager, Senator Merkley pleased by lawsuit dismissal and start of canal piping project

October 28, 2023 2:02 pm Dylan Anderman, Barney Lerten

More than a month after work began and days after a formal groundbreaking ceremony, a federal district this week dismissed a lawsuit initiated by the Save Arnold Canal group seeking to halt the Arnold Irrigation District’s Main Canal piping project, the district announced.

Senate passes ag appropriations bill, including $5 million for Arnold, North Unit irrigation piping projects

November 1, 2023 5:27 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday major investments in Oregon agriculture, rural housing, food assistance, and rural business priorities has passed the Senate, including $5 million in funding for two Central Oregon irrigation districts’ canal-piping projects. The investments were included in the Fiscal Year 24 Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug

City of Bend sets open house, invites public comment on plans to create Climate Friendly Areas

November 1, 2023 11:38 am KTVZ News Partners

The Growth Management Division at the City of Bend said Wednesday it wants to hear from the community about where to locate areas where people can live, work, and play without requiring a car.

BLM goes batty: Oregon bat William ShakespEAR wins agency’s nationwide Bat Beauty Contest

October 31, 2023 10:59 pm KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Your local Oregon bats won the annual Bureau of Land Management Bat Beauty Contest for the second year in a row! William ShakespEAR, a Townsend’s big-eared bat from Butte Falls, took home the crown on Tuesday afternoon. During the final round, she beat out Gizmo, an Allen’s Big-Eared Bat. William was photographed

City of Bend launching new Bend Works app in November, aims to help residents report issues quicker and easier

October 31, 2023 11:58 am KTVZ

The city of Bend is preparing to launch a new phone app called Bend Works that lets residents submit requests for non-emergency services for issues like potholes, flooding issues and damaged street signs.

Three years after voters’ OK, some Bend GO Bond projects are are nearly done or under way, others still in planning

October 31, 2023 11:43 am Dylan Anderman

Friday will mark three years since city of Bend voters approved, by a 58-42 percent margin, a $190 million general obligation transportation bond for a specified list of major road and transportation projects to improve safety, traffic flow and east-west connections.

ODFW’s Chronic Wasting Disease check stations a required stop for hunters transporting deer or elk, to keep it out of state

October 31, 2023 11:03 am Barney Lerten

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters that Chronic Wasting Disease check stations, including one in Prineville, are mandatory to stop at if you pass one along the highway or interstate while transporting a harvested deer or elk.

Portland mayor says city will start enforcing daytime camping ban in two weeks

October 30, 2023 10:36 pm KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Oregon (KGW) — Portland police will begin enforcing the city’s daytime unsanctioned camping ban on Nov. 13, Mayor Ted Wheeler announced at a news conference Monday. The city council passed the ordinance back in June, but held off on enforcement in order to give the city more time to create sanctioned camping spaces and focus on a public

Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer from Oregon says he won’t run for reelection next year

October 30, 2023 6:53 pm The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer announced Monday that he won’t be running for reelection next year. Blumenauer has represented Oregon’s solidly Democratic 3rd Congressional District since 1996. The district includes north Portland and much of its southeast. The 75-year-old has served in public office for roughly five decades, starting with

Wyden, Sanders among nearly 50 senators urging Biden administration to require insurers fully cover OTC birth control

October 30, 2023 2:42 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led 44 of their Senate colleagues today in sending a letter urging the Biden Administration to require federally and state-regulated health insurance plans to fully cover over-the-counter contraceptives, including Opill—the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, which will become available in early 2024—with no

Chavez-DeRemer cosponsors Secure Rural Schools funding reauthorization

October 30, 2023 10:35 am KTVZ News Partners

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) said Monday she is backing the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023 as a cosponsor.

Just months after Oregon allowed self-service gas statewide, a labor union wants to ask voters to reimpose a ban

October 29, 2023 8:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

It’s been just a few months since it became legal for Oregonians to pump their own gas, but that’s apparently long enough for Oregon’s largest union to conclude that it’s time to undo the change. OPB reported last week that the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 branch will field a ballot measure asking Oregon voters to roll back the self-serve law.

Sisters Library back open to the community after months of renovations

October 28, 2023 10:26 pm KTVZ

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters community has its library back after months of renovations. Dozens of people woke up early Saturday morning for a public grand opening celebration of the library. Many bookworms were eager to get inside and see all the books lined up and down the walls and what was new and improved. “I come

Merkley amendment to boost watershed improvements, irrigation modernization passes key Senate vote

October 28, 2023 7:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Idaho Senator Mike Crapo announced Friday that their bipartisan amendment to significantly boost investments for multi-benefit projects under the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program, including watershed improvements and irrigation modernization projects, has passed the full Senate. Clearing this key hurdle means the amendment will be included in the FY24 Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and

Ex-CEO of Sunwest Management, assisted living business, ordered to pay $74 million to 1,400 fraud victims

October 28, 2023 1:23 am KTVZ News Partners

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced Friday that the former CEO of Sunwest Management and associated companies, who previously admitted to orchestrating one of the largest financial fraud schemes in Oregon history, was ordered to pay over $74 million in restitution to more than 1,400 victims. Jon

ODOT set to close west side of McKenzie Pass for winter; east side remains open, for now

October 27, 2023 1:14 pm KTVZ News Partners

Snow is here, and ODOT said Friday it is starting to close the Old McKenzie Pass Highway, Oregon Highway 242, for the winter season. Only the west side will be closing at this time.

Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer talks about her vote for new House Speaker Mike Johnson

October 26, 2023 9:37 pm KTVZ

NewsChannel 21 spoke Thursday with Fifth District Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer about her vote to elect Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson as the new House speaker after weeks of tumult.

Bend residents weigh in on city’s planned new transportation fee

October 26, 2023 6:55 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and other city leaders met with community members at Summit High School on Wednesday to discuss a planned Transportation Utility Fee. The Transportation Utility Fee is a recurring payment collected from residents and businesses because of their impact to the transportation system. The city says roads need regular

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