Israel hits Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership in unprecedented strikes
By Helen Regan, Lauren Izso, Tamar Michaelis, Nadeen Ebrahim and Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — Israel struck at the heart of Iran’s nuclear, missile and…
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Watch: California senator forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference in Los Angeles
By Rebecca Shabad and Jacob Soboroff, NBC News Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was forcibly removed from a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday…
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Commute Options, city of Bend launch E-Bike Rebate Program, providing $1,800 to eligible residents
Commute Options, in partnership with the City of Bend and funded by the Pacific Power Foundation, said Wednesday it’s proud to announce the launch of…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses housing prices, gas legislation, traffic infrastructure, wildfire prep
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the latest efforts to create affordable housing development, to gasoline taxation, traffic updates and wildfire risks, KTVZ…
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Oregon’s Merkley, Wyden seek to boost funding for prescribed burns, forest thinning to curb wildfire threats
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley spoke with KTVZ News Wednesday about efforts to improve forest management, through more thinning and…
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First Bend ‘Core Area’ revitalization project on NE Second Street now complete
Bend’s Northeast Second Street between Franklin and Greenwood avenues reopened to two-way traffic on Wednesday.…
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Oregon Department of Forestry talks about new fire restrictions, local ‘high fire danger’ update
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry announced Tuesday that additional fire restrictions would go into…
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‘Stand with us’: Local nonprofits plead for community support as federal funding cuts loom
Central Oregon nonprofits MountainStar Family Relief Nursery and the Deschutes Children’s Foundation are sounding the alarm as federal funding…
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ODOT, OSP team up to pull 122 unsafe truckers off the road for bypassing open weigh stations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation Commerce and Compliance Division, with support from Oregon State Police, ticketed 122…
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Gas tax and audits: Democrat lawmakers propose transportation package to help fix crumbling roads, infrastructure
With only two weeks remaining in this year’s session, Democrats have proposed the state’s new transportation package, and it comes with major tax…
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Deschutes National Forest OKs plans for 25,000-acre Green Ridge Landscape Restoration Project north of Sisters
Thinning, mowing and burning could begin next spring, last to 2040 – or longer SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Monday…
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Scam Alert: If you get a text message or email that claims Oregon DMV is telling you to ‘Pay Now,’ don’t click – delete it
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you receive a text message or email from Oregon DMV requesting payment or personal identifying information, do not…
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Trump says Elon Musk will face ‘very serious consequences’ if he funds Democratic candidates
By Kristen Welker and Alexandra MarquezPresident Donald Trump on Saturday said there would be “serious consequences” if tech mogul Elon Musk…
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‘Know before you go’: Oregon Marine Board, Bend watercraft dealer offer paddleboard safety advice, warning as summer arrives
The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people who recreate on stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) atop moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a…
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State Senator Broadman proposes legalizing small Kei trucks in Oregon; national group disputes safety concerns
Sen. Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) introduced legislation Wednesday to legalize the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon, calling them an…
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Oregon Department of Forestry fire danger levels on the rise across the state; Central Oregon at ‘moderate’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Over the last week, several Oregon Department of Forestry fire protection districts have announced the start of fire season…
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Oregon environmental groups applaud updated state law eliminating plastic film bags at grocery checkout
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 551, which will eliminate all bags made of plastic film at…
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City of Bend gets ‘first win’ in lawsuit seeking to preserve $43 million in federal funds for airport, Reed Market overpass
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A court order in a lawsuit joined by the city of Bend keeps in place tens of millions of dollars for key projects, Bend Mayor…
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City of Bend hosting neighborhood workshop, roundtable on wildfire resiliency next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to join the City of Bend for a unique engagement opportunity on Thursday, June 12, from 5:30 – 8…
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Wildfire season begins in Central Oregon: what you need to know to prepare
(Update: Adding video, full story, interviews, and resources) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday’s Euston fire in Redmond triggered evacuation alerts and…
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