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Rep. Janelle Bynum pitches patchwork ‘K-30’ plan to tackle generational affordability issues

January 27, 2026 3:56 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle WEST LINN, Ore.— At a library in suburban West Linn, nursing students, millennial parents and recent…

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Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert responds to Lt. James ‘Mac’ McLaughlin entering the race

January 26, 2026 4:34 pm Barney Lerten

Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, who is seeking election to a full four-year term, told KTVZ News on Tuesday that he welcomes sheriff’s…

Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady as 2025 ends; region added 1,560 jobs over the past year

January 27, 2026 10:44 am KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from November to December, holding steady…

Protect your property: Crook County alert system gives owners early warning

December 30, 2025 9:24 pm Claire Elmer, Triton Notary

A new tool is now available in Crook County to help property owners protect themselves from real estate fraud, a crime experts say is increasing…

Portland Police arrest officers shooting

Portland police identify, arrest suspect in shooting of two officers

January 26, 2026 6:03 pm KGW

By Anthony Macuk, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Portland police said Monday they have arrested a man suspected of shooting two police officers in the…

Click It or Ticket: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office launches seat belt, child car seat enforcement blitz

January 26, 2026 1:59 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are stepping up traffic enforcement over the next two weeks to keep…

Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley, who narrowly lost governor’s race in 2010, says he’s running again for GOP nomination

January 26, 2026 1:39 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. — Chris Dudley, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer who came closer than any Republican in…

Watch for smoke: Crooked River National Grassland plans pile burning near Skull Hollow Trail, Campground

January 26, 2026 12:18 pm KTVZ

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest are planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday…

Homeless Leadership Coalition to begin week-long annual Point in Time Count across Central Oregon

January 26, 2026 11:51 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care, will be kicking off the annual Point in Time…

Local Democrat legislators address budget concerns and priorities at town hall meetings

January 25, 2026 5:43 pm Spencer Sacks

(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are just a handful of days away from the beginning of the 2026 legislative short session. As…

Governor Kotek Appoints Oregon Public Defense Commission Executive Director, photo credit Kelvin Watkins Photography via OPB

Governor Kotek appoints Ken Sanchagrin as Oregon Public Defense Commission Executive Director

January 23, 2026 9:18 am KTVZ - News Team

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, January 23rd, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has selected Ken Sanchagrin as the Oregon Public Defense Commission…

Representatives Mark Owens and Vikki Breese-Iverson, Senator Mike McLane to hold virtual town hall

January 23, 2026 8:19 am Kelsey Merison

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ahead of the short legislative session beginning February 2nd, Representative Mark Owens, Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson,…

‘Just a start’: Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate

January 22, 2026 6:16 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. –Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek kicked off her plan Thursday to jump-start Oregon’s economy…

Deschutes County seeks applicants for ‘sweat equity’ bin rentals, to dispose of wildfire fuels

January 22, 2026 2:54 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for its 2026 Sweat Equity Bin Rental Program on Sunday,…

Governor Kotek names Nevada’s state forester as the first woman to lead Oregon’s Department of Forestry

January 22, 2026 2:21 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — After a year-long search, Gov. Tina Kotek has chosen Nevada’s state forester to take the…

Oregon’s jobless rate holds at 5.2% for last two months of 2025; state sees 2,200 fewer jobs in December

January 22, 2026 11:36 am KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held at 5.2% in both November and December, the same rate as September, the Oregon Employment…

Central Oregon Legislative Town Hall Series arrives in Bend and Redmond

January 22, 2026 8:50 am KTVZ - News Team

OREGON (KTVZ) — Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy, and Representative Jason Kropf will be hosting legislative Town Halls this…

UPDATE: Commissioners decide to postpone Map C decision by 2 weeks after hearing from Deschutes County residents

January 20, 2026 11:23 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — County Commissioners wrapped up 2 days of public input relating to the much debated Map C Plan to district Deschutes County into…

‘Now’s the time to speak up’: Crook County School Board reminds community of survey on interim superintendent

January 21, 2026 6:21 pm Claire Elmer

Crook County School Board and District leaders are asking the community to weigh in as the board considers whether to appoint Dr. Joel Hoff as the…

Oregon lawmakers seek May vote on transportation funding bill

January 21, 2026 5:29 pm Triton Notary, Spencer Sacks

(Update: Adding quotes from Governor Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– House Speaker Julie Fahey and Senate President Rob Wagner…

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