DECISION 2026: One-on-one with gubernatorial candidate David Medina
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate David Medina visited Central Oregon this week as the latest stop on his campaign trail ahead…
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COCC is not alone: Two other Oregon community colleges, four school districts face possible strikes this spring
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Contract negotiations at four Oregon K-12 school districts and three community colleges remain unresolved after a year “and are…
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Oregon will partially disconnect state tax code from new federal code to curb revenue loss
Most Democratic Oregon lawmakers voted to disconnect some of the state’s tax code from the federal tax code to keep hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Secretary of state warns Oregon lawmakers for missing gas tax referendum bill deadline
Democratic lawmakers didn’t meet a recommended Wednesday deadline to pass a law rescheduling a gas tax referendum to May, but they’re still…
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Oregon Senate passes bill to regulate ICE in hospitals
Federal agents in Oregon have detained and shot immigrants in hospital parking lots, accessed confidential emergency medical service logs from behind…
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Oregon House passes gun bill bolstering Measure 114 over Republicans’ data privacy concerns
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon House on Wednesday moved to strengthen some of the nation’s strictest…
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Cascade Natural Gas requests 16 percent rate hike this fall; Oregon PUC seeks public input
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Natural Gas has filed a request with the Oregon Public Utility Commission to increase its annual revenue by $16.4…
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“The job’s not done”: Rep. Janelle Bynum files for reelection
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum filed for reelection for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District to continue her work in the U.S. House of…
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House Republicans halt floor work, demand investigation for complaint against Bend lawmaker
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House Republicans paused floor deliberations Monday to protest the handling of a conduct complaint against Representative…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend opens spring application period for organizations to seek city sponsorship, grant funding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend says it is offering sponsorship and grant funding to organizations working to build a more connected, inclusive…
Continue Reading COCC president responds after classified workers declare impasse, which may lead to Oregon’s first community college strike
Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage…
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Oregon House Republicans stage walkout as gas tax election, gun control votes near
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republicans began boycotting the House floor Monday afternoon, shortly after the…
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Oregon Senate passes bill to reschedule gas tax referral to May, despite GOP opposition
After several delays and an encroaching Wednesday deadline, a proposal to reschedule the date of a gas tax referendum from November to May finally…
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15-year-old who left secure J Bar J facility in Bend without permission is found, arrested at Redmond restaurant
A 15-year-old male juvenile who left a secure J Bar J Youth Services facility without permission late Sunday night, prompting a search and an alert…
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More pain at the pump: Oregon gas prices jump again, up nearly 18 cents in past week, 47 cents in a month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s average gas prices have risen 17.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.78 a gallon on Monday, due in…
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Andrew Caruana announces candidacy for House District 54, to run against Rep. Kropf in Democratic Primary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community disability rights advocate Andrew Caruana has filed to run for House District 54 against incumbent Rep. Jason Kropf in…
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Wyden and Merkley choose town hall over State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced they will not attend the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, February…
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Husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer accused of sexually assaulting 2 staffers
Author: Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola, Katherine Cook WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon…
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Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump’s tariffs in a major blow to the president
This article was originally published by NBC News, you can follow for more updates here. WASHINGTON (NBC) — The Supreme Court delivered a major…
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$15.4M+ in December storm damages prompt Oregon governor’s plea for federal support
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms in December that…
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