Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivers yearly State of the City address
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday morning at Redmond City Hall. The address…
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Bend Mayor Kebler, city councilors voice strong support for immigrants, vow ‘pushback’ against ‘illegal’ federal actions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, backed by all six city councilors, took a strong stand Wednesday evening in support of immigrant…
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Protesters gather in downtown Bend, part of national opposition to President Trump’s actions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rallies were held across the nation Wednesday, including Bend, protesting several Trump administration policies enacted in…
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Madras Police Department issues statement on immigration enforcement, says state law doesn’t allow involvement
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent national attention on immigration enforcement, the Madras Police Department issued a statement Wednesday, saying…
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Democratic lawmakers and protesters rally outside Treasury Department to oppose Elon Musk’s role in government
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Opponents of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration held a “Nobody Elected Elon” rally outside the…
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Bend Police community survey finds more than 1 in 5 feel less safe than a year ago; homelessness still key issue
A sizable majority of Bend residents say they still trust Bend Police, though more than 1 in 5 survey respondents said they feel less safe than they…
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Bend-La Pine Schools assure families about privacy policy, keep no records of students’ immigration status
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools provided KTVZ News with an email sent home to all students’ families due to numerous inquiries about its…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK courthouse expansion budget hike after Patti Adair voices deep frustration
Deschutes County commissioners this week approved a $2.9 million increase in the county courthouse expansion project’s budget, pushing the total to…
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‘Pausing for a second to celebrate:’ C.O.’s 2024 graduation rates top state figure; La Pine HS sees big increase
Oregon’s high school Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles from pandemic impacts and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the second-highest on…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley critical of federal funding freeze as White House rescinds move
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — As the White House rescinds a move to pause federal aid, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley tells KTVZ News he believes the initial…
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KTVZ News confirms ICE agents in Bend; family of detainee speaks out
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rumors on social media caused confusion and chaos earlier this week that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were…
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Attention, downtown Bend drivers: Olney Avenue-Wall Street intersection closes Monday for months of work
A head’s up to those who travel to or through downtown Bend: The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street will close next Monday to accommodate…
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Crook County schools need a new superintendent and 2 school board members – how did they get here?
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Controversy has swirled in Crook County for over a year now, and it’s appeared to reach its pinnacle. The district is now…
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Redmond councilors give the nod to microshelters at safe parking sites
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the Redmond City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the hot topic on the agenda was updating the Safe Parking Program…
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City of Bend says ICE has not contacted officials amid rumors of detainment in the area
Amid national raids and reports of federal immigration officers in Central Oregon, KTVZ News has been actively working to confirm what’s been…
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Oregon Department of Justice rolls out new online toolkit to help families protect their personal data
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the state observed Data Privacy Day on Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Justice rolled out a new…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady as 2024 comes to a close; employment levels rose over the year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued to hold steady in December, showing little to no change…
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Crook County School Board OKs $265K Melissa Skinner departure agreement, appoints panel to review board applicants
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board voted 3-0 at a special meeting Monday evening to enter into a separation agreement the…
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order in preparation for potential ‘mass deportations’
By Helen Smith, KING-5 SEATTLE (KING/KTVZ) — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is preparing for potential family separations amid the fallout of…
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Problem Solvers: NE Redmond intersection at the center of community conversation on speed and safety
Neighbors who live near the intersection of Northeast Maple Avenue and 5th Street in Redmond are demanding the city take action, citing the dangers…
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