Oregon lawmakers hear bullying charge against gov candidate
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A former legislator told an Oregon House committee Wednesday that he was bullied by then-House…
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Free tax-filing software available through mid-November, so late filers can claim key benefits
Free tax-filing software will remain available through Nov. 17 to allow late filers to claim a series of key tax benefits, the Internal Revenue…
Continue ReadingAnother wolf killed in Oregon, $11.5K reward offered
DURKEE, Ore. (AP) — A collared wolf in the Lookout Mountain pack was shot and killed earlier this month in northeast Oregon and police are seeking…
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As ballots hit the mail, Deschutes County clerk offers tips and reminders to voters
More than 153,000 ballots for the Nov. 8 election hit the mail Wednesday to registered voters in Deschutes County, much as counties across the state…
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Gov. Brown, trade mission delegation wraps up S. Korea meetings, moves on to Japan
Gov. Kate Brown and an Oregon trade delegation on Wednesday finished several days of trade meetings in South Korea, with a focus on expanding…
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DEQ developing rules to make fuel storage tanks more resilient to future earthquakes
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday its first rules advisory committee meeting to discuss what rules will govern the…
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Oregon jobless rate edges up, but state’s private-sector employment hits record 1.67 million
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged up a bit, to 3.8% last month, as a broad measure of employment saw a 600-job loss, but the private sector gained…
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FEMA sending $27.1 million to Oregon for COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday a total of $27,167,202.82 in U.S. Department of Homeland…
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Roof of Bend’s Larkspur Community Center hit by vandals, leaks; new roof planned next year
The roof of Bend Park and Rec District’s Larkspur Community Center is going to get replaced a little early, as it originally was planned for 2026.…
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Deschutes DA Hummel voices support for Measure 114, opposed by state sheriffs’ group
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel joined a group of current and former law enforcement and prosecutors Tuesday in voicing his support…
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Oregon’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Walters to retire
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Martha Walters said Tuesday that she’ll retire at the end of the year. Walters, who…
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‘They’re distraught’: Second Street homeless residents prepare for another city of Bend camp cleanup
The City of Bend is planning a homeless camp clean up on 2nd Street between NE Greenwood and NE Franklin for October…
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Oregon Lottery touts sales rebound, big returns for 2022 — big payouts, too
The Oregon Lottery announced Tuesday a return of nearly $909 million to the state for the 2022 fiscal year – a return to pre-pandemic levels and…
Continue Reading Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Martha Walters retiring Dec. 31; Meagan Flynn named successor
Martha Walters, Oregon’s first female Supreme Court chief justice, announced Tuesday that she will retire from the Oregon Supreme Court at the end…
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BLM to close area of public lands near La Pine for city water line maintenance
The Deschutes Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District will implement a temporary closure of public lands near La Pine…
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ODF, ODFW, Forest Service renew agreement as conservation group sues to block logging of large trees
The Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Forest Service recently renewed their agreement allowing continued…
Continue ReadingPolitical mood tilts in Republicans’ favor with economy and inflation top of mind three weeks from midterms
By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director The economy and inflation are the dominant issues three weeks out from the midterm congressional elections,…
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Bend Park and Rec District launching new public perception survey
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – How satisfied are you with the services of Bend Park and Recreation District? Is the district utilizing your tax dollars wisely…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants for committee, commission positions, youth ex-officio roles
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill several current and upcoming vacancies on city committees and…
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Bend, Sisters mayors among 25 pitching $123.5 million-a-year plan to tackle homelessness
An Oregon Mayors Association task force of 25 mayors, including the mayors of Bend and Sisters, submitted a letter Friday to Oregon’s three…
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