Governor Kotek testifies in support of senior housing bill
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling for more affordable housing options for Oregon’s aging population. On Tuesday, she testified…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum’s bipartisan wildfire safety bill passes committee
Washington, DC (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s bill to improve safety during wildfire response is moving forward in Washington, D.C.…
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Warm Springs man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for abusing two minors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man who admitted last fall he sexually abused two minors on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in 2024 was…
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Oregon Legislature 101: Here’s how state laws get passed – and how you can take part in the process
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Whether you’re wondering when the state will finally fix that pothole, whether new…
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Crude oil impacts: Oregon gas prices rise by a dime, AAA says; Bend’s average jumps 13 cents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices jumped to four-month highs above $65 per barrel last week, driven by geopolitical tensions between the…
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Oregon Revenue Chair’s agree to proposed Revenue Deal, ODOT Funding Still Uncertain
(Update: Added quotes from Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative Emerson Levy. Correction, proposed deal was made by leaders of the Revenue…
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Free leadership training program in Sisters open to community members
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the Sisters Civic Leadership Academy. The program…
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Utility work and signage projects to impact Bend and Redmond traffic
(Adding video) Below are the projects impacting traffic in your area: Tumalo Reservoir Road Improvement (Bend Area) – Crews will be mobilizing…
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Central Oregon prepares for 2026 Point in Time Count to address homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — J Bar J Youth Services is partnering with the Homeless Leadership Coalition and regional nonprofit agencies to conduct the 2026…
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BREAKING: Trump nominates inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Friday he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve after…
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Local Republican legislators preview priorities for upcoming short session
(Adding video and quotes from Republican Representatives Vikki Breese-Iverson and Mark Owens as well as Senator Mike McLane) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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Oregon’s top election officer says lawmakers can move up transportation referendum date – if they act quickly
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capitol Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek have less than one month to pass a bill if they…
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Amid worsening national shortage of skilled workers, COCC shines spotlight on technical education programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. faces a projected deficit of 6 million skilled workers by 2032 in fields such as health care, construction and…
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Contractor data breach may have exposed the protected health info of thousands of Central Oregonians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Central Oregonians soon will receive letters in the mail to inform them of a data breach at TriZetto Provider…
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On eve of Oregon Legislature’s short session, budget crisis and transportation funding top lawmakers’ agenda
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Monday, legislators from across Oregon will gather in Salem for a 35-day “short session” sprint to tackle some of the…
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Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Thousands fewer people are receiving health care through a Medicaid-like Oregon program…
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Oregon DHS taking steps to protect rural access to SNAP benefits; Jefferson, Crook counties included
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next Monday, Feb. 1, some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and live…
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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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