Oregon leads multi-state lawsuit to block federal rule on mortgage escrow interest
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 10 states in filing a…
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Council advances ordinance for permanent fireworks ban in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council voted five-one today to advance a proposed ordinance that would establish a permanent ban on all…
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Senator Ron Wyden reacts to new federal tax exemption passed as Oregon faces record wildfire season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act passed the U.S. Senate, providing a tax exemption for wildfire…
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Forest Grove forum confrontation leads to arrest, Oregon lawmaker says
FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community forum in Forest Grove ended with law enforcement responding and an individual being arrested after state…
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Redmond City Council to consider year-round ban on private fireworks
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond city councilors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11th, on a proposal to ban private fireworks use…
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Habitat for Humanity gets $350k for affordable housing project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved $350,000 in homebuyer assistance Thursday to support eight local households purchasing homes…
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Drazan proposes constitutional amendment to protect Oregon hunting, fishing and farming
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan says, if elected, she plans to introduce a constitutional amendment…
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Wildfire staffing grant helps Crooked River Ranch Fire balance local calls with statewide deployments
(Update: adding comments from OSFM, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, video) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — As firefighters are sent across…
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Problem Solvers Investigation: Former OSU-Cascades Chancellor Sherman Bloomer is no longer employed by the university following allegations of sexual misconduct involving students
Sources and documents uncovered by KTVZ News appear to show that Sherman Bloomer, the dean and chancellor of Oregon State University-Cascades, is…
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Gov. Kotek announces $10 million fund for rural Oregon infrastructure projects
OREGON (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that applications have opened for a $10 million Regional Infrastructure Fund. The investment is…
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FEMA approves federal funds for Oregon’s Rowe Creek Complex – West Zone fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized federal funds yesterday to assist with firefighting costs for the Rowe Creek…
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Decision 2026: Governor Kotek Announces Deschutes County Circuit Court Vacancy
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Judge Bethany P. Flint is retiring from the Deschutes County Bench effective July 31, 2026, following an announcement by…
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EXCLUSIVE: Senator Merkley speaks with KTVZ News about Oregon wildfires, FEMA funding, and more
(Update: adding comments from Senator Merkley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three federal grants are helping Oregon cover wildfire costs, but US Senator Jeff…
Continue Reading Gov. Kotek seeks applicants for Union and Wallowa County Circuit Court vacancy
Salem, ORE. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Union and Wallowa County…
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Refugee turned judge Zohra Bakhtary Tourville named to circuit court
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek appointed Zohra Bakhtary Tourville to the Washington County Circuit Court on Friday. The appointment is…
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Senator Merkley discusses new aviation safety bill, ICE activity, and more with KTVZ News
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) sat down with KTVZ News on Wednesday to discuss new legislation he says is aimed at…
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Governor Kotek urges Trump administration to withdraw proposed federal grant rule
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would change how billions…
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Deschutes County considers ranked-choice voting for commissioners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new proposal in Deschutes County seeks to change how voters elect county commissioners, potentially introducing ranked-choice…
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Alfalfa Fire District slashes services amid leadership and staffing shortage
(UPDATE: Meeting took place where board decided on reduced service) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board of Directors voted today…
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‘The right fit’: Prineville city leaders comment on Shane Wilson’s appointment to chief of police
(Update: adding video, comments from assistant city manager) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville has named Shane Wilson as its new…
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