Oregon’s jobless rate rises a bit again, to 4.6%, highest in over 3 years
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit to 4.6% in March, from 4.5% in February, continuing a gradual rise seen over the past…
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to hold May 3 federal oversight forum in Bend, joined by three local lawmakers
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield continues to hold federal oversight forums, with the next stop planned for…
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State marketplace helped nearly 140,000 Oregonians obtain private health insurance in 2024
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new report shows that during open enrollment for the 2025 plan year, 139,688 Oregonians enrolled in…
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Oregonians urged to protect their EBT food, cash benefits amid rising number of electronic thefts
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Electronic benefit theft is on the rise. The Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging people…
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Oregon House approves bill to limit smartphone use in schools
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– With bipartisan support, the Oregon House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 2251, which would prohibit Oregon…
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Oregon DEQ, fending off cyberattack, didn’t receive three days of emails; comment periods extended
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to a cyberattack last week, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff were unable to receive emails from…
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60-acre prescribed burn conducted southeast of Sisters
Sisters Ranger District firefighters were conducting up to 60 acres of prescribed burning on Tuesday three miles southeast of Sisters along Forest…
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COCC cancels Latinx Fiesta Celebración, set for Saturday, out of ‘abundance of caution’ over safety concerns
Another local cultural event has been canceled due to safety concerns, the third in recent days: Central Oregon Community College’s Latinx Fiesta…
Continue ReadingGet involved: City of Bend seeks people interested in serving on several community advisory bodies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has several…
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It’s Tax Filing Deadline Day: Oregon’s Department of Revenue has some reminders and tips on how to make it a success
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –Midnight Tuesday night is the deadline to file tax year 2024 state and federal personal income tax returns, and the Oregon…
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State seeks to protect students from bullying, discrimination or harassment over race, nationality or immigration status
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Christina Stephenson announced Monday an initiative to…
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‘Unsung heroes’: Deschutes County celebrates 911 dispatchers for their hard work in critical moments
Deschutes County is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to raise awareness of the invaluable work done by Deschutes 911, 24…
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Deschutes County DA’s office won’t call Sheriff Kent van der Kamp to testify due to concerns he gave false testimony
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels said Monday he has placed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp on a short list of witnesses who prosecutors…
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Oregon House unanimously OKs Bend lawmaker’s bill that aims to reduce patients’ use of opioids
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bill introduced by a Central Oregon lawmaker that would equip patients to make informed decisions about the medications they…
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BLM’s Priest Hole Recreation Site on the John Day River reopens with 14 new campsites, other upgrades
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management said Monday it is reopening the Priest Hole Recreation Site on…
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Deschutes National Forest to begin removing brush, small trees along Forest Service Road 16 south of Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest plans to begin a month-long project Monday, cutting and removing brush and small trees along…
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Governor Kotek calls on President Trump to issue disaster declaration for Harney County due to historic floods
.s hard-hit Harney County begins to recover from historic floods, Governor Tina Kotek stressed the need for federal funding and urged President…
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‘We can protect our homes’: Commissioner Phil Chang says Forest Service project off China Hat Road is necessary
n an email, Eric Garrity and Chuck Hemingway, the two local advocates trying to pause the closure of China Hat Road, notified Bend City Council…
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FBI seeks tips to find arsonist who seriously damaged a Tesla supercharger station in Lacey, Washington
SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The FBI Seattle Field Office, Lacey Police Department and ATF Seattle said Friday they are seeking the public’s assistance to…
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Wall Street/Olney Avenue update: Portland Avenue water line in place, intersection still closed through May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews have finished installation of the new 18” waterline on NW Portland Avenue through the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue…
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