‘I learned a lot from the academy’: Bend Fire and Rescue celebrates the graduation of six new firefighter/paramedics
– Bend Fire and Rescue is celebrating the fire academy graduation of six new firefighter/…
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With Oregon’s homelessness crisis continuing, Gov. Kotek extends state of emergency
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday continued the homelessness state of emergency she…
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Bend Rep. Emerson Levy, other moms in the Oregon Legislature are driven by a passion for kids
By Hannah Wallace, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children are a top priority for the moms in the Legislature and a big reason why…
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Former President Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral; Biden gives eulogy at rare gathering of presidents
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Former President Jimmy Carter was honored at a state funeral Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral. Carter died…
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Ask the Mayor with Bend’s Melanie Kebler: Speaking on neighborhood speed limits, parking spaces and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From neighborhood speed limits to dividing city council responsibilities, NewsChannel 21 asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your…
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Meet your 2025 Bend City Council members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council convened in its biennial meeting Wednesday evening to swear in its newly elected members. There was a…
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Oregon extends Medicaid coverage and enhanced benefits to more young adults
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Young adults with special health care needs may now qualify for no-cost health coverage and additional benefits through the…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum first Oregon freshman named to powerful House Financial Services Committee in 28 years
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) was selected Wednesday to serve on the powerful House Financial Services Committee. Bynum was…
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COCC sets series of community ‘meet and greet’ events for three presidential finalists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the recent announcement that the Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors has selected three finalists for…
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Oregon state auditors flag ‘minor’ spending issues by Gov. Kotek’s office
The report resulted from anonymous complaints received last year By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State auditors have…
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Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly speaks out after fiery meeting, Skinner’s planned departure
(update: Cheyenne Edgerly issues statement ) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly, who voted against moving…
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Task force tackles Oregon’s hospital ‘boarding’ problem
Oregonians who are ready to leave the hospital but still require care do not have enough places to go, affecting providers and patients at all…
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Disability watchdog group seeks order finding Oregon in contempt of court over delays in mental health admissions
Disability Rights Oregon wants a federal judge to hold the state in contempt of court for failing to move people from jails into Oregon State…
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Oregon Department of Forestry releases revised statewide wildfire hazard zone maps after initial version was pulled
The revised statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface are complete and final versions are now available on the Oregon…
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Watch Live: Crook County School Board expected to decide Superintendent Melissa Skinner’s fate tonight
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tensions are running high in Prineville Monday evening as the Crook County School Board holds a special meeting about the…
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Changing of the guard: 10th Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp sworn into office
(Update: Adding video, comments from van der Kamp) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Newly appointed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp was officially sworn into office…
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Crook County holds swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning, newly elected officials of Crook County were sworn into office in a formal ceremony held at the Crook…
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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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