Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, Sheriff Kent van der Kamp sworn into office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During a public ceremony on Monday, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang and Sheriff Kent van der Kamp were sworn into…
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Oregon plan to ease child welfare regulations sparks early opposition
State senator says proposal aimed at encouraging treatment and placement of children with complex behavioral needs would undo laws passed to protect…
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Janelle Bynum sworn-in as Representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Democrat Janelle Bynum was sworn-in Friday with her colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress. Representative Bynum was elected…
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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
Written by: William J. FordPublished by: Oregon Capital ChronicleWASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic…
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Representative Cliff Bentz sworn-in with 119th Congress, representing Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Republican Cliff Bentz was sworn-in Friday along with his colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress.Representative Bentz’s…
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Local dispensary weighs in on new Redmond marijuana laws
(Update: Adding video, comments from Tokyo Starfish, Mayor Ed Fitch) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The 2025 new year is bringing marijuana to Redmond thanks…
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Central Oregon remembers former President Jimmy Carter
Tonight, the nation is remembering the legacy of President Jimmy Carter. The former President passed away at his family home in Georgia, this…
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‘Boring’ 2025 legislative year will focus on infrastructure, says political analyst
(Update: Adding video, comments from Jim Moore) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As Oregonians ring in the new year, new state and local laws are too. But Pacific…
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Former President Jimmy Carter, dead at the age of 100
Plains, GA (KTVZ) — Former president Jimmy Carter, has died. The Carter Center released a statement saying carter died Sunday afternoon at his home…
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‘Know Change’ this January with Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This January, Deschutes Public Library invites you to embrace transformation with “Know Change” and rethink the status quo.…
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New Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, returning Commissioner Phil Chang to be sworn in Jan. 6
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two recently elected Deschutes County officials will be formally sworn into office at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. County…
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ODOT receives $33.2 million federal grant to build first Interstate 5 wildlife overcrossing in southern Oregon
ASHLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A $33.2 million federal grant will allow the Oregon Department of Transportation to build the state’s first wildlife…
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Mazama Energy receives $20 million Dept. of Energy grant to test super-hot rock geothermal system at Newberry Volcano
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is not just known for its breathtaking landscapes, it’s now leading the way in geothermal energy innovation.…
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Interior Department sending $37.4 million to three C.O. irrigation districts for canal-piping projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday a $37.4 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in…
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A large koi fish dumped illegally into the McKenzie River prompts ODFW response
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff responded to a report made Wednesday to the Oregon Invasive Species…
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Oregon Attorney General-elect Rayfield establishes federal oversight cabinet
Oregon Attorney General-elect Dan Rayfield has tapped a dozen prominent Oregonians who work in areas like health care, law and labor to advise his…
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U.S. appeals court reaffirms irrigation districts’ right to pipe canals, rejects Tumalo neighbors’ years-long challenge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A three-judge federal appeals court panel has rejected a years-long legal challenge by Tumalo property owners to a Tumalo…
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Embattled Crook County Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner issues first statement amid athletic director furor
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner spoke out Thursday for the first time since she became the focus of…
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New partnership seeking ‘bold solutions’ to C. Oregon’s housing crisis grows to 20 members, plans Jan. 13 workshop
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing announced Thursday that it has expanded its diverse coalition membership, with “20 members…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue plans ‘live fire’ training on acquired structure Friday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, Dec. 20 at 8 a.m., Redmond Fire & Rescue will be conducting a live fire training on an acquired structure…
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