Trump’s pick overtakes GOP House member who voted to impeach
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Republican Joe Kent, who challenged incumbent Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler over…
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Bend Police expanding use of new text system to improve communication with callers, public
The Bend Police Department announced Monday it is expanding the use of a texting communication tool with the public that it launched in the spring…
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‘Overwhelmed’: Cops combat violent crime as ranks dwindle
By GILLIAN FLACCUS, CLAUDIA LAUER and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five years after Brian Spaulding’s parents found him…
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Ontario-based Oregon Army National Guard tank unit mobilizes for year-long stint in Kuwait
A Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment (Combined Arms Battalion) of the Oregon Army National Guard held a mobilization ceremony Sunday at…
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Oregon Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley hail Senate passage of Inflation Reduction Act
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., hailed Sunday’s Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and issued news releases offering details of…
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State funds 19 new affordable owner-occupied homes in SE Bend, start of 95-unit development
Oregon’s Housing Stability Council awarded Woodhaven Community Housing more than $1.9 million on Friday as part of their 2022 LIFT Homeownership…
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USFS issues decision on 6-mile paved path from Knott Road in Bend to Lava Lands Visitor Center
The Deschutes National Forest said this week it has issued its environmental assessment and draft decision notice for a final objection period for a…
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Oregon’s wildfire risk map emerges as new climate flashpoint
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A new map in Oregon that rated the wildfire risk of every tax lot in the state —…
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Under fire: State forester withdraws controversial wildfire risk map for revisions to improve accuracy
Oregon State Forester and Oregon Department of Forestry Director Cal Mukumoto announced Thursday that a controversial wildfire risk map released to…
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Jefferson County DA finds law enforcement justified in shooting Madras man on the run, aiming stolen gun
Madras police and Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies were justified in using deadly force to stop a Madras man who allegedly stole an AR-15 rifle…
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Bend councilors begin working out specifics of unsanctioned camping rules; residential zones likely off-limits
At the Bend City Council’s last meeting, councilors chose a faster, hands-on approach to craft unsanctioned camping rules, wanting to play a more…
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Enrolled members of all federally recognized tribal nations eligible for in-state tuition at OSU
Enrolled members of all 574 federally recognized Tribal nations across America will pay in-state tuition at Oregon State University beginning this…
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Merkley, Wyden announce $1 million to Oregon for firefighting pre-planning and response
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday a total of $1,031,417 in federal funding heading to the Western…
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As wildfires burn around state, Oregon Dept. of Agriculture lifts animal import requirements for evacuees
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the ongoing threat of wildfires in Oregon and neighboring states, the Oregon Department of Agriculture is providing an…
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Two more Deschutes County flocks of 70-80 birds confirmed with avian flu, euthanized; six local cases total
With two new cases discovered in Deschutes County, leading to euthanizing close to 150 birds, the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)…
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City of Bend to clear road near St. Charles of parked vehicles, structures
While some streets in Bend have been cleared of campers, residents are noticing long term vehicles parked in other areas of town, including Mary Rose…
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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease confirmed in death of 2 Lane County domestic rabbits
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University confirmed Monday a domestic rabbit living in Lane County died from rabbit…
Continue Reading Merkley, Wyden announce another $93 million in infrastructure funds heading to Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that a total of $93,862,114 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds…
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Oregon OSHA to hold two-day workplace safety, health conference in Bend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A two-day event in Bend will offer employers and workers a variety of opportunities to learn new skills to improve on-the-job…
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Draft rules released to govern police conduct in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A proposed set of conduct and discipline standards applicable to all law enforcement agencies in Oregon were published Monday.…
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