U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 246th birthday with a ball at Bend Elks Lodge
Across the country, Nov. 11 marks the annual observance of Veterans Day, as Americans honor all those who served or are serving their country in the…
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Oregon sues opioid maker, accusing firm of deceptive marketing, misrepresenting risks
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit Wednesday against opioid manufacturer Endo Health Solutions and Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,…
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Shortage of snowplow drivers looms this winter as ODOT struggles to hire more
Driving through the mountain or on any highway can be a challenge when dealing with snow. This winter, driving might be more severe, as the Oregon…
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Emergency housing solution for wildfire victims could end up helping Bend’s homeless
An emergency solution for displaced wildfire victims could become one of the long-term solutions for the homeless in…
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Audit: Oregon Dept. of Education should address security gaps posing risk in web applications
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan released an audit Wednesday that finds the Oregon Department of Education has multiple controls in place to…
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Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock resigns; council gets police HQ update
Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock will officially announce his resignation at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting.…
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Deschutes County Tax Office warns of possible property tax payment scam
Deschutes County is warning residents about a possible property tax payment…
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State audit: Dept. of Consumer and Business Services needs to improve cybersecurity
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan on Tuesday released a cybersecurity audit of the Oregon Department of Consumer and…
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The Dalles City Council OKs Google data centers deal amid secrecy, water worries
The city council in The Dalles has approved a deal with Google that will enable the technology giant to build two more water-guzzling data centers…
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Owl habitat cuts by Trump appointees used ‘faulty’ science, US wildlife officials say
Political appointees in the Trump administration relied on faulty science to justify stripping habitat protections for the imperiled northern spotted…
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Bend Park and Rec considering older high school-aged hockey options; no rec league at present
The Pavilion in Bend hosts numerous hockey leagues in the winter months, except for one age group and competition level.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools launches improved, interactive COVID-19 dashboard
Bend-La Pine Schools launched on Monday a new, interactive and more robust COVID-19 Dashboard, offering up-to-date notifications about COVID-19…
Continue ReadingSenator Ron Wyden visits KTVZ for wide-ranging interview
Senator Ron Wyden stopped by NewsChannel 21 Monday evening and talked with Lee Anderson on a wide range of topics, from the infrastructure bill to…
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Sentences of Salem twins reduced in 1993 murder of couple
A judge has significantly reduced the sentences of twin brothers who were convicted of murdering an elderly Salem couple in 1993, leaving them to…
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Oregon vehicle fees rising 3% Jan. 1, DMV points to street, bridge, other improvements
Oregonians will see fees rise about 3% when they renew their vehicle tags, get a trip permit or apply for a vehicle title next year, the DMV said…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend seeks to fill 2 Planning Commission openings
The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill two openings on the Bend Planning…
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Panel to update rules for hunting in state parks, create ‘safety zones,’ clarify boundaries
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has formed a committee to begin the process of amending the Oregon Administrative…
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ODOT expects over $1 billion from infrastructure bill, says many projects set to go
The Oregon Department of Transportation said Sunday it expects to receive over $1 billion in additional transportation funding as part of the federal…
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Oregon Democrats in Congress hail infrastructure bill passage, list what it includes for state
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., issued the following statement Friday night after voting to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…
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Newberg teachers union sues district, board over ‘political’ image ban in schools
The teachers union in Newberg has filed a lawsuit over a policy passed narrowly by its school board, limiting what kinds of images or signs school…
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