Federal judge ends oft-used exemption to environmental review for logging on federal land
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A 34-year-old rule exempting some commercial logging projects on federal lands from…
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City of Bend to hold design open house for new roundabout planned at SE 15th Street and Ferguson Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting community members to attend an informational Design Open House for the 15th Street and Ferguson…
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City of Bend updates website, aiming to make it more user-friendly, easier for users to find info
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has announced the launch of its updated website. “This newly designed website is a City Council priority to…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum pitches patchwork ‘K-30’ plan to tackle generational affordability issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle WEST LINN, Ore.— At a library in suburban West Linn, nursing students, millennial parents and recent…
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Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert responds to Lt. James ‘Mac’ McLaughlin entering the race
Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, who is seeking election to a full four-year term, told KTVZ News on Tuesday that he welcomes sheriff’s…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady as 2025 ends; region added 1,560 jobs over the past year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from November to December, holding steady…
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Protect your property: Crook County alert system gives owners early warning
A new tool is now available in Crook County to help property owners protect themselves from real estate fraud, a crime experts say is increasing…
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Portland police identify, arrest suspect in shooting of two officers
By Anthony Macuk, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Portland police said Monday they have arrested a man suspected of shooting two police officers in the…
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Click It or Ticket: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office launches seat belt, child car seat enforcement blitz
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are stepping up traffic enforcement over the next two weeks to keep…
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Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley, who narrowly lost governor’s race in 2010, says he’s running again for GOP nomination
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. — Chris Dudley, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer who came closer than any Republican in…
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Watch for smoke: Crooked River National Grassland plans pile burning near Skull Hollow Trail, Campground
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest are planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday…
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Homeless Leadership Coalition to begin week-long annual Point in Time Count across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care, will be kicking off the annual Point in Time…
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Local Democrat legislators address budget concerns and priorities at town hall meetings
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are just a handful of days away from the beginning of the 2026 legislative short session. As…
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Governor Kotek appoints Ken Sanchagrin as Oregon Public Defense Commission Executive Director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, January 23rd, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has selected Ken Sanchagrin as the Oregon Public Defense Commission…
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Representatives Mark Owens and Vikki Breese-Iverson, Senator Mike McLane to hold virtual town hall
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ahead of the short legislative session beginning February 2nd, Representative Mark Owens, Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson,…
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‘Just a start’: Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. –Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek kicked off her plan Thursday to jump-start Oregon’s economy…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for ‘sweat equity’ bin rentals, to dispose of wildfire fuels
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for its 2026 Sweat Equity Bin Rental Program on Sunday,…
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Governor Kotek names Nevada’s state forester as the first woman to lead Oregon’s Department of Forestry
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — After a year-long search, Gov. Tina Kotek has chosen Nevada’s state forester to take the…
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Oregon’s jobless rate holds at 5.2% for last two months of 2025; state sees 2,200 fewer jobs in December
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held at 5.2% in both November and December, the same rate as September, the Oregon Employment…
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Central Oregon Legislative Town Hall Series arrives in Bend and Redmond
OREGON (KTVZ) — Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy, and Representative Jason Kropf will be hosting legislative Town Halls this…
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