Bend expands Safe Parking Program with three new sites for homeless individuals
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is expanding its Safe Parking Program by introducing three new designated sites to…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum, Florida Republican introduce bill to address shortage of home appraisers, boost housing access
Update: Adding video WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla., said Monday they have introduced the…
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Oregon GOP leaders lead petition over Oregon Department of Transportation funding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — a new petition from Oregon’s GOP is challenging the state’s latest controversial transportation funding bill—pushing to…
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Oregon Ethics Commission investigates VP of irrigation district for alleged water misuse
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has launched a formal investigation into Karl Nulton, vice president of the Three…
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Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg announces he’ll retire next fall
(Update: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg has announced his plans to retire from his position,…
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Two Mexican nationals face federal charges after I-5 stop turns up 72 pounds of methamphetamine
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Mexican nationals illegally in the United States have been charged with trafficking 72 pounds of methamphetamine, the…
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Head’s up for Redmond drivers: Northwest Way to close Thanksgiving week for pipe installation
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond will implement a full closure of Northwest Way at NW Euston Lane beginning Sunday,…
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City of Bend studying options for a new, larger City Hall, possibly in a Central District public-private partnership
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend was a far smaller town 35 years ago, when the current City Hall was built. While the growth is self-evident, and the…
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Madras city councilors approve contract to start first phase of Hoffman Park development
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras announced Thursday that city councilors have approved a construction services agreement with Rickabaugh…
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Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz had this to say about his vote for reopening the government, and what should happen now
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Second District Rep. Cliff Bentz issued this statement Thursday about his vote in favor of the legislation to end the…
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Government reopens, but travelers still feel minor impacts at Redmond Airport
REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — With the federal government officially reopened, most travel operations are returning to normal — though some passengers…
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Bend-La Pine teacher Mary Doyle announces bid for U.S. House seat held by Rep. Cliff Bentz
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Bend-La Pine educator Mary Doyle officially announced her campaign for Congress Wednesday,…
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New Oregon health data shows rise in emergency room visits when air quality is poor
New data from the Oregon Health Authority show that when air quality worsens across the state, more Oregonians end up in emergency rooms and urgent…
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Bend Sustainability Fund tour highlights community upgrades, invites new applicants
The application window opens Thursday for grants from the Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that has reinvested more than $3.3 million…
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ODOT Director Kris Strickler to step down Jan. 2; Oregon parks leader to serve as interim successor
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ — Oregon Department of Transporations Director Kris Strickler, the second-longest serving director in agency history, today…
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Oregon lawmakers react to ending of the longest government shutdown in history
After 42 days, the longest government shutdown is getting closer to being over and the government will be…
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COCC classified staff seeking new union contract plan protest, accuse school of ‘poverty wages’; school president responds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A union newly representing Central Oregon Community College classified staff called a protest Wednesday at the school’s board…
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Madras Police Department swears in first code enforcement officers
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department announced that Code Enforcement Officers Duane Ledford and Aija…
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Oregon lawmakers voice concern over reports of possible ICE detention facility in Newport, Coast Guard helicopter move
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Democrats in Congress and a state lawmaker voiced concern Wednesday about reports that the federal Immigration and…
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Signs of resolution emerge as federal government shutdown stretches into sixth week
WASHINGTON, D.C. {KTVZ} — The federal government shutdown has now extended into its sixth week, but there are finally signs of a potential end to…
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