Newberry Natl. Volcanic Monument campgrounds to open; visitor centers stay closed
The Deschutes National Forest said Friday it will open all campgrounds, except group campgrounds, and all trails within the Newberry National…
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Bend man pleads guilty to placing hoax bomb at Deschutes Co. courthouse
A Bend man pleaded guilty Friday in Eugene federal court to placing a hoax bomb at the Deschutes County Courthouse last July, prompting its…
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Bend Rep. Cheri Helt blasts President Trump over ‘failed’ protest response
State Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, minced no words Thursday evening in a Facebook post about the killing of George Floyd, saying President Trump “has not…
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In wake of George Floyd death, Bend PD plans to add body cameras
The Bend Police Department is planning to incorporate the use of body cameras to help build transparency between officers and community members when…
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Bend considers one-way street, removing parking spaces for outdoor seating
Some business owners in downtown Bend have asked city leaders to accommodate their outdoor seating plans by considering proposals to close some…
Continue ReadingWyden, Merkley: Defense Dept. must not use military to suppress protests
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., sent a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of…
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Oregon AG challenges Title IX rules, says they will weaken student victim protections
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum and 16 other attorneys general filed a complaint Thursday against the Trump Administration’s new rules that they…
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Portland will no longer use police in school following protests
Portland Public Schools, Oregon’s largest school district, will discontinue its use of Portland Police Bureau school resource…
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Wyden, Merkley press for funds to help college students in need access internet
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) —Â Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday joined with colleagues in urging congressional leadership to include…
Continue ReadingWashington unemployment fraud might be $650 million
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington officials say they believe they have recovered about half of the hundreds of millions in unemployment benefits…
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Bend septic-to-sewer project to detour southbound SE 15th Street for months
The city of Bend will close southbound traffic on SE 15th Street through November for the first phase of the Septic to Sewer Conversion…
Continue Reading Wyden, Merkley introduce $50 billion child care bill
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) —Â Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday joined Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., in introducing a bill that would…
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Gov. Brown orders state flags lowered to half-staff in honor of George Floyd
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday ordered all State of Oregon flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor…
Continue Reading Wyden praises Senate passage of PPP reforms
Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation he sought to make urgently needed reforms for the…
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‘Heartbroken, angry’ Bend City Council issues statement on killing of George Floyd
The Bend City Council unanimously approved a statement Wednesday evening condemning the “senseless killing” of George Floyd,detailing steps taken by…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office rolls out safe firearms storage program
The Deschutes County Sheriffs Office launched Wednesday a firearms safe storage program that will allow residents to temporarily, safely store their…
Continue Reading City of Bend outlines goals, efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
Following the recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd and rallies that have taken place across Central Oregon, the city of Bend shared…
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Some Bend parents asking BPRD to reopen playgrounds
Some Bend parents are calling on the Bend Park and Recreation District to reopen playgrounds and parks for their children, but BPRD officials said…
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Most Oregon counties could enter Phase 2’s looser rules as soon as Friday
Oregon’s Phase 2 coronavirus reopening plan will begin as soon as Friday for up to 31 counties and includes opening pools, zoos, museums and movie…
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Oregon DMV says about 7,000 C. Oregonians are trying to make appointments
ODOT said Monday it has developed a web-based request form for limited in-person services at DMV field offices to temporarily replace a phone…
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