La Pine man plans rally in Salem for wildfire hazard map repeal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine area local is planning a peaceful rally this month in Salem. The focus is Oregon’s wildfire hazard map. Veteran Bill…
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Bend Democratic lawmakers Anthony Broadman, Emerson Levy join GOP in calling for repeal of state’s wildfire hazard map
Democratic state Senator Anthony Broadman of Bend on Thursday joined a recent call by Republican lawmakers to repeal the state’s revised wildfire…
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‘They are wanting help’: C. Oregon outreach group provides supplies to Juniper Ridge homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile…
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Black History Month: Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we’re shining a light on Redmond City Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.…
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Oregon House, Senate Republicans outline education priorities, legislation this session
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House and Senate Republicans announced legislation Thursday to dramatically reform public education that includes…
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Gov. Kotek, state housing agency launch zero-interest loan program to boost workforce housing projects, cut costs
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Thursday the launch of Oregon’s Moderate Income…
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Bend animal hospital says Olney Avenue project’s median creates access issues; city outlines effort to ease problems
Riverside Animal Hospital on NW Olney Avenue in downtown Bend requested and received support from its clients who attended Wednesday evening’s City…
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Mitch McConnell announces he’ll retire, ending his four-decade Senate career
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced on his 83rd birthday Thursday that he won’t seek re-election…
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Oregon worker representatives react to former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump’s nominee for labor secretary. testified before the…
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Cuts in federal workforce having impacts on Central Oregon national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteer to serve on Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Board
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Board County of Commissioners is accepting applications from Deschutes County residents who are interested in serving on the…
Continue ReadingOregon Department of Revenue begins sending out tax refunds; here’s how to find out the status of yours
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Department of Revenue has begun distributing refunds for the 2024 tax year. Through Feb. 17, the department has…
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Wyden backs bill to raise minimum age to buy assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition from 18 to 21
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is joining legislation to raise the minimum age to buy assault weapons and…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewers questions concerning marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From garbage service to marijuana dispensaries, Mayor Ed Fitch joined us live in the studio for Wednesday’s KTVZ News at…
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Watch: Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Labor Secretary confirmation hearing Wednesday morning
The Senate confirmation hearing for former Oregon Republican congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set for 7 a.m. PT on…
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Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight fired by President Trump
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight has been fired by President Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice announced late Tuesday.…
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Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley, colleagues urge Trump administration to make no cuts to Medicare, Medicaid
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said Tuesday they have sent a letter with their Senate colleagues urging Elon Musk’s Department of Government…
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Hiring freeze of firefighters could be deadly, Forest Service captain warns
By Jacob Soboroff, NBC News SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. (NBC) — A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have…
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Problem Solvers: Deschutes County DA, judge say public defender shortage solved locally, urge state changes
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels says the months-long local backlog of defendants without representation has finally been cleared,…
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Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on administrative leave
By Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola, KGW SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority on administrative leave,…
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