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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Oregon DHS hires consultant to review oversight of long-term care providers in wake of recent NewsChannel 21 investigations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A consultant has been hired and big changes could be coming to how the Oregon Department of Human Services oversees long-term…
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Crook County School Board member speaks out, as board will determine superintendent’s fate
Crook County School District board members are sharing their thoughts on Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner, as turmoil continues in the…
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Judge dismisses $33 million timber lawsuit against U.S. Forest Service over 2020 wildfire response
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A federal judge in Eugene has dismissed a timber company lawsuit against the U.S.…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden explains vote against ‘wasteful’ defense spending bill
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement Wednesday after voting against the National Defense Authorization…
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Salute: President Biden signs National Medal of Honor Highway Bill, long-sought goal of Bend veteran activist Dick Tobiason
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo celebrated Wednesday the passage of their bipartisan bill designating U.S. Highway 20…
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Sheriff-elect Kent van der Kamp names command staff and will take office a week early, as Shane Nelson retires Dec. 31
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved the appointment of Kent van der Kamp as Deschutes County Sheriff for the period of…
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Senators announce nearly $450K in FAA funding for new 10-unit hangar at Prineville Airport
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Prineville Airport and Pendleton’s Eastern Oregon Regional…
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Sunriver police chief moving on to Redmond PD captain’s vacancy; Aaron Wells leaving to serve as DCSO undersheriff
(UPDATE: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Wednesday it is proud to announce Stephen Lopez as its newest captain with…
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