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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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
Written by: William J. FordPublished by: Oregon Capital ChronicleWASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic…
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Representative Cliff Bentz sworn-in with 119th Congress, representing Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Republican Cliff Bentz was sworn-in Friday along with his colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress.Representative Bentz’s…
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Local dispensary weighs in on new Redmond marijuana laws
(Update: Adding video, comments from Tokyo Starfish, Mayor Ed Fitch) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The 2025 new year is bringing marijuana to Redmond thanks…
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Central Oregon remembers former President Jimmy Carter
Tonight, the nation is remembering the legacy of President Jimmy Carter. The former President passed away at his family home in Georgia, this…
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‘Boring’ 2025 legislative year will focus on infrastructure, says political analyst
(Update: Adding video, comments from Jim Moore) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As Oregonians ring in the new year, new state and local laws are too. But Pacific…
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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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