Protests and town halls: Local Democratic legislators react to joint address
President Donald Trump addressed congressional leaders, talking immigration, tariffs, and government efficiency. Oregon legislators like District…
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Trump protest climbers hang upside-down U.S. flag from atop Monkey Face at Smith Rock State Park
A group of Smith Rock climbers opposed to the Trump administration’s policies decided to hang a U.S. flag upside down – a well-known sign of…
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Texas Rep. Al Green removed by House Sergeant at Arms after causing disruption
From CNN’s Kit MaherMinutes into President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, a disturbance from Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas resulted…
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‘Say No to Kings in America’ protest in Bend draws crowd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Peace Corner in downtown Bend was filled with protesters Tuesday afternoon. While they brought signs for a variety of issues,…
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Bend City Council reviewing public input on key issues as it sets goals for the next two years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is in the process of setting goals for the 2025-2027 biennium after gathering input from community…
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Forest Service resets NW Forest Plan amendment public meeting in Sisters for next week
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A public meeting on the proposed amendment for the Northwest Forest Plan, hosted by the Deschutes National Forest, has been…
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Driver alert: Six Central Oregon police agencies to join forces in traffic safety enforcement detail on area highways
A head’s up to drivers around Bend and Deschutes County: It’s always better to drive safely, of course – but especially early next…
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Merkley to hold virtual forum with Oregonians after President Trump’s joint address to Congress
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced Monday that he will hold a live forum for all Oregonians, live…
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Problem Solvers: China Hat Road homeless say they don’t know where to go next as Forest Service sweep looms
Nearly 35,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service land off China Hat Road south of Bend will be closed off to visitors and homeless encampments starting in…
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Merkley chooses fired Ochoco National Forest worker as his guest at President Trump’s address to joint session of Congress
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, announced Monday that his guest to President Trump’s address to a joint session of…
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Fired Bend U.S. Forest Service ranger to be Rep. Janelle Bynum’s guest at President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., announced Monday that Liz Crandall, a former U.S. Forest Service ranger from Bend who was recently…
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Black History Month spotlight: Congresswoman Janelle Bynum
With Black History Month, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of individuals who are shaping history today.
One such trailblazer is,…
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Dechutes County courts are seeking volunteers to serve as mediators in small claims, landlord-tenant cases
The Deschutes County Circuit Court is recruiting volunteers to work as mediators in small claims and landlord-tenant…
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NOAA layoffs could affect National Weather Service forecast offices, such as Pendleton
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It appears that President Trump’s goal of dramatically reducing the federal workforce is now hitting NOAA, the National…
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US Bureau of Reclamation office in Bend to close, according to DOGE cuts list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Trump’s goal to dramatically reduce the federal government has now hit the Bureau of Reclamation, as DOGE announced…
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Senator Wyden to hold online town hall during President Trump’s address to Congress
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden announced Friday he will co-host a live online town hall Tuesday night with People’s Town Hall to offer…
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Black History Month: The Honorable Judge Raymond Dean Crutchley
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Born and raised in Jamaica by his grandmother, Deschutes County Circuit Judge Raymond Dean Crutchley immigrated to New York at…
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Oregon AG secures $9.25 million settlement against 2 drug firms in testosterone replacement gel monopoly
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In what he called a groundbreaking case, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said Friday he has reached a settlement involving…
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KTVZ will provide LIVE coverage of President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, on-air and online
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — KTVZ will feature NBC News’ special coverage of President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday evening, starting at 9…
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‘We need your help’: Bend nonprofit HÚE seeks public’s assistance to support at-risk youth program
The executive director of the Bend nonprofit HÚE says they could soon be forced to shut their doors, after a delay in thousands of dollars in…
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