Happening Now: Bend Parks and Rec hiring for summer positions in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Bend Parks and Recreation District is hiring for summer positions! Hopeful helpers ages 15 and up are invited and…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley Addresses War, Economy, and Youth Mental Health at Sisters Town Hall
(UPDATE: Adding information from the event, quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley, and attendees) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a town hall held at Sisters High…
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Oregon gave millions in erroneous benefits for state health plan, audit says
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A free Oregon health care program for adults who make too much money to qualify for…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County officials remind that political signs are not allowed in road rights of way
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the May 19 primary election approaches, the Deschutes County Road Department on Friday reminded political campaigns and…
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Oregon attorney general, 22 other states sue over President Trump’s executive order to limit vote-by-mail
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and one governor on Friday to file a…
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Senator Wyden demands answers on national voter database initiative
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers from Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano over a recent executive…
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Solar-powered new Redmond Library receives LEED ‘Platinum’ energy-efficiency certification
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Library has formally received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum…
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Scam Alert: Deschutes County warns residents to watch out for official-looking email phishing attempts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County reminded community members Thursday to watch out for email scams that try to steal personal or financial…
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There’s Good News: Bend Police Department and Officer Zachary Childers receive top Oregon DUII enforcement honors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department announced Thursday that it’s been awarded the 2025 Enforcement Agency of the Year by the Oregon DUII…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs to conduct more safety inspections and keep better track of its assets, state auditors recommended…
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Deschutes County’s free yard debris disposal returns this spring; here’s the schedule and what’s accepted
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to get their homes ready for wildfire season and take advantage of the free yard…
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Update: COCC classified workers ‘resoundingly’ approve new contract, averting strike; will get raises up to 28%
More than 100 Central Oregon Community College classified workers “resoundingly” approved a new three-year contact Wednesday that includes raises of…
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Redmond schools face capacity issues as enrollment continues to rise
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is considering two proposals to change school attendance boundary lines following a 2% growth in…
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Oregon adds 2,000 jobs to begin 2026, but 5.2% unemployment rate remains above U.S. figure
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in January and 5.3%, as revised, in December, the Oregon Employment Department reported…
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Amid ‘challenging times,’ Madras councilors appoint experienced interim city administrator David Clyne
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras city councilors voted unanimously Tuesday evening to appoint David Clyne as new interim city administrator, expressing…
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship
By Lawrence Hurley, NBC News WASHINGTON (NBC News) — Tackling one of President Donald Trump’s most provocative policies, members of the Supreme…
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‘Incredible generosity’: RDM thanks community for donations, suspends Neighbor-to-Neighbor Care Drive
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now at Redmond Municipal Airport, donation collection has been suspended. You may remember from our reporting,…
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Central Oregon Spring Break Blitz results in 13 DUII arrests, no fatal crashes
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon law enforcement agencies reported no fatal or serious-injury crashes during a three-day safety…
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Forest Service headquarters to relocate to Salt Lake City in major restructuring plan
By Alixel Carbera, Utah News Dispatch SALT LAKE CITY — The headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service will move from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake…
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A pencil running for Oregon governor hopes to make its mark on education issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s low youth literacy rates spurred a new candidate to announce a write-in…
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