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Oregon hospitals join denunciation of ‘public charge’ rule

February 25, 2020 9:08 am KTVZ News Partners

An association representing Oregon hospitals on Tuesday denounced a new federal rule they said could jeopardize access to health care for those…

BPRD responds to critics, vows to save every Drake Park tree it can

February 23, 2020 4:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Bend Park and Recreation District acknowledged Monday it removed green ribbons and tags wrapped around about a dozen of the three dozen trees in…

Bend police cite 2 DCSO deputies for ‘excessive speed’ in injury crashes

February 25, 2020 12:14 pm Barney Lerten

Bend police said Tuesday they have cited two Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies after determining that “excessive speed” — hitting 90 mph on…

Oregon listing no. of people monitored, investigated for novel coronavirus

February 24, 2020 4:08 pm The Associated Press

The Oregon Health Authority announced Monday it will begin weekly updates on persons under monitoring and persons under investigation for novel…

Medford restaurant sued by feds over alleged sexual harassment

February 24, 2020 6:46 pm The Associated Press

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A civil rights lawsuit filed by a federal agency accuses the owners of a Medford restaurant of subjecting employees to sexual…

COCC’s Campus Village set to break ground on first home

February 24, 2020 4:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

The first home of Central Oregon Community College’s Campus Village is set to break ground at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, kicking off the…

Attorney Melanie Kebler announces Bend City Council bid

February 24, 2020 3:53 pm KTVZ News Partners

Melanie Kebler, a local crime victims’ rights attorney, announced her candidacy Monday for Position 1 on the Bend City Council, currently held by…

Knopp explains his balk at GOP boycott: ‘I can’t work … from out of state’

February 24, 2020 11:17 am The Associated Press

All but one Republican state senator — Bend’s Tim Knopp — on Monday boycotted the Oregon Legislature, denying Democrats a quorum in an attempt to…

Bend seeks to fill vacancy on affordable housing advisory panel

February 24, 2020 11:04 am KTVZ News Partners

The City of Bend is looking for interested residents to fill one three-year appointment on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.…

Oregon House OKs health care affordability, accessibility bills

February 21, 2020 11:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

Several pieces of legislation to increase affordability and accessibility in health care passed the Oregon House this week.…

Bend police officer files to unseat Deschutes Sheriff Nelson

February 21, 2020 5:42 pm Barney Lerten

A Bend police officer who shot and killed a suspected drunken driver in downtown Bend more than three years ago filed to run Friday against Deschutes…

FBI offers reward for shooters who damaged Midstate substation

February 21, 2020 10:14 am KTVZ News Partners

The FBI offered a reward of up to $5,000 Friday for information leading to suspects in a shooting last year that caused more than $400,000 damage to…

Bend council OKs resolution discouraging residents from feeding deer, wildlife

February 20, 2020 11:56 am KTVZ

The Bend City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday evening discouraging residents from feeding deer and other wildlife within the city…

Bend to test metered signals at Reed Market-Bond roundabout

February 20, 2020 8:07 am KTVZ News Partners

The city of Bend announced Thursday it will test the use of metered signals at the Reed Market/Bond/Brookswood roundabout during the week of March…

Prestige Senior Living to pay $2 million to settle federal discrimination suit

February 21, 2020 12:10 am KTVZ News Partners

Agency says co. failed to accommodate, fired employees with disabilities FRESNO, Calif. (KTVZ) – Prestige Care, Inc., Prestige Senior Living, LLC,…

FERC delays Jordan Cove vote amid process issues

February 20, 2020 10:19 am The Associated Press

A U.S. regulatory agency delayed a vote on a proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline and marine export terminal in Coos Bay. One member said Thursday…