Deschutes County assessor holds informational meeting about 2025-26 property taxes
(Adding Video and Quotes from Deschutes County Tax Assessor Scot Langton) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Property Tax Statements have been sent out…
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Wyden, Merkley introduce bill to pause student loans during extended Government shutdowns
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday they are introducing a bill to pause student loan payments for…
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New round of cultural funding aims to boost arts and education programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for the Deschutes Cultural Coalition’s 2026 Cultural Grants, which support arts, heritage, and…
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Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony to honor Oregon’s veterans on Nov. 11 at the state Capitol
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day…
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Deschutes County Road Department sets winter closure date for Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department, in partnership with the U. S. Forest Service, said Monday it will close Cascade Lakes…
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From paving to plowing, Bend outlines road readiness for upcoming winter season
Crews with the City of Bend have finished a busy summer of street preservation, improving about 67 lane miles across the city. Officials say the work…
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Federal judge extends order blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland
By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A judge has extended her order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying any National Guard…
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Oregon lays to rest the unclaimed cremated remains of several veterans with full military honors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs honored nine individuals — eight veterans and one dependent family member — in a…
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Oregon, Crook County officials warn the public about phishing scams involving project permit payments
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Building Codes Division and Crook County warned the public Friday of a phishing scam targeting people awaiting…
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Governor Kotek welcomes judges’ rulings on SNAP benefits, but says: ‘We are still in a hunger emergency’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek welcomed two federal judges’ rulings Friday that ordered the Trump administration to continue paying…
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City of Redmond wraps up 2-year reconstruction of SW Reservoir Drive; corridor now open to traffic
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond has announced that the final segment of the reconstructed SW Reservoir Drive, from SW 43rd Street to SW…
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Deschutes County commissioners direct $70,000 to two organizations to combat food insecurity
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has approved $70,000 in county discretionary funds to support Central Oregon…
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Online searches, even AI tools can point you to the wrong Deschutes County non-emergency phone number
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County 9-1-1 reminded residents Thursday to use the correct non-emergency number: 541-693-6911. They said some online…
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Three men face federal drug trafficking charges after a year-long investigation, drug seizures across Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three men have been indicted on felony drug trafficking charges after a year-long investigation by the…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sound alarm over local impacts of SNAP benefit cuts
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sounded an alarm in a joint statement…
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Update: Switch in direction for Bend’s Franklin Avenue detour has been delayed until next Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A direction switch in the detour for the city of Bend’s Franklin Avenue Improvements Project is being delayed by two days, to…
Continue Reading Governor Kotek declares food security emergency, directs $5 million to Oregon food banks on eve of SNAP benefits cutoff
(UPDATE: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a 60-day “food security emergency” late Wednesday and directed $5 million to…
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Crook County schools, other local districts stepping up to ensure families’ food access amid halt to federal benefits
(Update: Adding Redmond School District) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District officials, like others around the region, state and…
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Redmond School District seeks applicants to fill three Budget Committee vacancies
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is seeking applicants for three vacant positions on the Budget…
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Bend finishes 67 miles of street improvements as it prepares for winter storm season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930…
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