Biden nominates Wight for Oregon’s top federal prosecutor
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Joe Biden has nominated Natalie K. Wight to serve as U.S. Attorney for Oregon. Wight has served as an Assistant…
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Bend City Council approves Stevens Road Tract concept plan, now goes to state for review
The Bend City Council has approved a concept plan to develop the Stevens Road Tract, a 261-acre parcel of land located southeast of Bend,…
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After heavy rain causes street flooding in Bend, ODOT explains steps to avoid repeat
The thunderstorms and heavy rain that hit the High Desert Thursday afternoon flooded several streets and some businesses around Bend.…
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Bend city councilors begin process of choosing two replacements for departed colleagues
A subcommittee of three Bend city councilors on Friday made fairly quick work of narrowing a list of 36 applicants for two vacant council seats to…
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Low water levels mean some boat docks won’t be installed at East Lake, Crescent Lake, Wickiup Reservoir
As a result of low water levels at East Lake, Crescent Lake and Wickiup Reservoir, the Forest Service said Friday it will not be installing a number…
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This year, more Oregon health care providers can recommend medical marijuana for patients
A new law that went into effect in January allows more attending health care providers who have primary responsibility for the care and treatment of…
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New Oregon law requires water haulers to keep records, in bid to deter illegal cannabis grows
During the 2022 session, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4061 to deter water use on unlicensed cannabis growing sites. The Oregon Water…
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Oregon botched drug treatment plan tied to decriminalization
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Efforts to get millions of dollars in funding to treatment centers and related services as…
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Jefferson County Sheriff Marc Heckathorn resigns after election defeat by challenger Jason Pollock
Jefferson County Sheriff Marc Heckathorn confirmed Thursday that he is leaving the sheriff’s office this month under a separation agreement with the…
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Many Oregon wildlife rehabilitators are not accepting waterfowl due to avian flu risk, ODFW says
Many Oregon wildlife rehabilitators are currently not accepting waterfowl at present, due to the spread of avian flu in wild birds, the Oregon…
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Bend city councilors get another earful, OK Phase 1 planning contract for SE Bend temporary homeless shelter
The Bend City Council met Wednesday night for the first time without former Mayor Sally Russell and former council member Rita Schenkelberg, who…
Continue ReadingSenator Wyden talks gun safety legislation, inflation, Ukraine and more in KTVZ visit
Senator Ron Wyden spoke live on NewsChannel 21 at Five with Lee Anderson about discussions underway regarding gun safety and mental health…
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Deschutes County directs $700K in American Rescue Plan funds to Saving Grace, Redmond Senior Center
The Deschutes County Commission has approved $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support Saving Grace and the Redmond Senior…
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Forest Service reminder: Central Cascades Wilderness permits for day use to open this weekend
The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests want to remind the public that the reservation system for day use permits for the Central Cascade…
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Endicott won’t seek eighth term as Redmond mayor, endorses Ben Schimmoller for seat
Redmond Mayor George Endicott announced Tuesday afternoon that he won’t seek an eighth two-year term as mayor in this fall’s elections. On Wednesday…
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Oregon State Marine Board seeks written public comment on petition to reduce shoreline noise standard
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)( — The Oregon State Marine Board received a public petition on May 15 requesting the Marine Board amend OAR 250-010-0121 by…
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Bend city councilors asked to OK initial planning contract for temporary homeless shelter site off 27th Street
The Bend City Council is being asked Wednesday night to approve the first, planning and community outreach phase of a proposed temporary outdoor…
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Three St. Charles Urgent Care clinics now federally designated COVID-19 ‘Test to Treat’ sites
St. Charles Urgent Care clinics are now federally designated Test to Treat (T2T) sites where people at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness can get…
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Missing Bend foster teen located after second disappearance
The Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division said Tuesday that a 16-year-old who went missing from foster care in Bend on Friday,…
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Deadline at hand to apply for Oregon elections’ Translation Advisory Council
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is recruiting a new Translation Advisory Council to guide the translation of the…
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