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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Black History Month: Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones, Civil Rights Activist
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — As KTVZ News celebrates Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on Central Oregonians who have made substantive…
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Nationwide ‘Not My President’ Presidents Day protests take place in Central Oregon
Dozens of demonstrators from across Deschutes County rallied against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on Presidents Day, some for the second…
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NW officials issue public health alert, raw pet food warning after 2 Portland-area cats contract bird flu, are euthanized
SALEM, Ore. (KTZV) — The Oregon and Washington Departments of Agriculture warned pet owners Friday about the risks of raw pet food after tests…
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Five Bend-La Pine School Board candidates announce slate, file candidacies for May election
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A united slate of five mostly incumbent candidates announced Thursday their joint campaign for the Bend-La Pine School Board in…
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‘Buses are a lot safer’: Cascades East Transit sees ridership rise as snow, ice make driving trickier
The recent bout of winter weather and icy conditions poses a headache for many drivers. Cascades East Transit says they’ve got you covered for those…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants for open committee, commission positions
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill current vacancies on city committees and commissions. Applications for…
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Timely topic: Deschutes County accepting nominations for 2025 Safe Sidewalk Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is asking community members to nominate local businesses,…
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COCC board names Dr. Greg Pereira as college’s next president
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College board of directors announced Wednesday the appointment of Dr. Greg Pereira as the…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum introduces bipartisan bill focused on helping rural small businesses find funding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., has introduced a bill that would require the SEC to annually report on the issues “rural small…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions on road maintenance, DEIA, and federal funding freeze
From winter road maintenance to DEIA committees– and the biggest topic this month, the CFederal Funding Freeze, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie…
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Upset Deschutes County citizens voice concerns over state wildfire hazard map as commissioners discuss impacts
A full house of worried Deschutes County residents showed up Wednesday as county commissioners discussed the state’s recently revised wildfire…
Continue ReadingComputer kiosks now in Oregon Dept. of Revenue’s Bend, other offices to help taxpayers with free electronic filing
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers preparing their own taxes can now file their returns using computer kiosks set up in public spaces in…
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Problem Solvers: Harsh freezing temperatures create dangerous safety risks for those out in the elements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As the dangerous temperatures continue to roll through the region, the harsh realities of the cold weather are impacting some in…
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‘Alarming’: Oregon’s cyber tips of online child solicitation, ‘sextortion’ soar 857% over the past four years
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s an alarming trend in Oregon and every state in the country: Children are being extorted on social media, with…
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