Deschutes County kicks off free 10-week government course for residents
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and County Administration welcomed the Deschutes County College Class of…
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Decision 2026: Oregon AG sues to block new USPS rule restricting mail-in ballots
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging a new U.S. Postal Service rule that…
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‘Pretty tough’: Central Oregon farmer says timing of Trump’s beef import plan will hit American ranchers hard
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many American ranchers, higher beef prices at the grocery store haven’t necessarily translated to…
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Proposed measure 25 seeks to declare hunting and farming human rights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would protect hunting, fishing, farming, ranching and trapping has advanced…
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30 years after Skeleton fire, Deschutes fire agencies urge residents to prepare for next wildfire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thirty years after the Skeleton Fire burned more than 17,000 acres southeast of Bend, local fire agencies are urging Central…
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Decision 2026: Republican candidate Drazan vows to fight for all of Oregon in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan met with local business leaders and workers during a campaign stop in…
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Oregon officials warn drone operators: Stay away from active wildfires
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Aviation and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management are issuing a joint warning instructing drone…
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Rep. Bentz to host Prineville town hall on wildfire recovery, federal legislation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will host a town hall meeting on Aug. 27, in Prineville. The public gathering will take place from 2…
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FBI warns of laser strikes targeting aircraft near Bend, Madras
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal authorities are warning the public about the dangers and illegal nature of pointing lasers at aircraft following recent…
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Trump administration moves to end 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Trump Administration is moving to end a decades-old rule protecting millions of acres of undeveloped national forest…
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Wyden, Merkley demand halt to Medicaid data transfers to ICE after court order violations
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley demanded today that federal health and homeland security agencies…
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Senator Wyden demands answers over $2 million payment to company linked to Trump
OREGON (KTVZ) Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers about a $2 million payment made to a company connected to President Trump. Wyden is…
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Oregon National Guard leaders visit Grasshopper Fire camp, thank troops aiding response
OREGON (KTVZ) — Senior Oregon National Guard leaders traveled to the Grasshopper Fire camp near Tygh Valley today to visit Air National Guard…
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Gov. Kotek proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon. The campaign, led…
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Oregon housing starts rise 11.3% in first half of 2026, outpacing national trend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon housing starts increased by 11.3% year-over-year during the first half of 2026, marking a second consecutive year of…
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Oregon AG sues Trump administration over demand for personal data of 17 million drivers
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of 21 state attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in a lawsuit…
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Oregon follows AAP immunization schedule despite federal changes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says the state will continue following medical guidance on childhood vaccinations, despite recent…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley launches corruption town hall tour in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, launched his “Stop the Corruption” town hall tour in Bend, meeting with local residents to…
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New bipartisan bill aims to expand investment options for credit unions
Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is introducing bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding investment options for credit unions. Bynum and…
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Oregon drought aid available for businesses, farms and communities
OREGON (KTVZ) — State and federal agencies are making multiple financial and technical assistance programs available to support Oregon communities,…
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