Government reopens, but travelers still feel minor impacts at Redmond Airport
REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — With the federal government officially reopened, most travel operations are returning to normal — though some passengers…
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Bend-La Pine teacher Mary Doyle announces bid for U.S. House seat held by Rep. Cliff Bentz
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Bend-La Pine educator Mary Doyle officially announced her campaign for Congress Wednesday,…
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New Oregon health data shows rise in emergency room visits when air quality is poor
New data from the Oregon Health Authority show that when air quality worsens across the state, more Oregonians end up in emergency rooms and urgent…
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Bend Sustainability Fund tour highlights community upgrades, invites new applicants
The application window opens Thursday for grants from the Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that has reinvested more than $3.3 million…
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ODOT Director Kris Strickler to step down Jan. 2; Oregon parks leader to serve as interim successor
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ —Â Oregon Department of Transporations Director Kris Strickler, the second-longest serving director in agency history, today…
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Oregon lawmakers react to ending of the longest government shutdown in history
After 42 days, the longest government shutdown is getting closer to being over and the government will be…
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COCC classified staff seeking new union contract plan protest, accuse school of ‘poverty wages’; school president responds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A union newly representing Central Oregon Community College classified staff called a protest Wednesday at the school’s board…
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Madras Police Department swears in first code enforcement officers
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department announced that Code Enforcement Officers Duane Ledford and Aija…
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Oregon lawmakers voice concern over reports of possible ICE detention facility in Newport, Coast Guard helicopter move
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Democrats in Congress and a state lawmaker voiced concern Wednesday about reports that the federal Immigration and…
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Signs of resolution emerge as federal government shutdown stretches into sixth weekÂ
WASHINGTON, D.C. {KTVZ} — The federal government shutdown has now extended into its sixth week, but there are finally signs of a potential end to…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes and northern Klamath County due to stagnation
Update: Adding video LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ —The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday for Deschutes County…
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Volunteers team up with Deschutes County deputies for rare DUII sobriety training
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies conducted a unique training exercise Monday that involved getting volunteers…
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From Combat to Care: Local county veterans recognized at ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services unveiled a new wall today honoring the 18 veterans who currently work for the department. The…
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Deschutes County Search and Rescue Recruiting Volunteers—Here’s What It Takes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you have what it takes to save someone’s life? Deschutes County Search and Rescue is looking for 25 new volunteers to join…
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Air Traffic Control and TSA issues impacting travelers to and from Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The government shutdown’s impact in flight reductions is leaving some air travelers scrambling to get to their destinations,…
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Supreme Court agrees to decide if mail-in ballots can arrive after Election Day
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day,…
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Oregon travelers consider other options as government shutdown strains air travel
An Oregon woman’s dream vacation nearly turned into a logistical nightmare, as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to cause major…
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Federal judge issues injunction barring President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A federal judge in Oregon on Friday issued a permanent injunction barring the Trump administration from deploying the…
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Sisters invites community to ribbon-cutting celebration for new Gateway Park and Mobility Hub
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility…
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Sewer Done, Delays Remain: Why Olney’s reopening depends on the railroad
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction on NE Olney Avenue in Bend has reached a major milestone, but the east-west corridor will remain closed through…
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