Wyden cheers lower drug prices for seniors through Medicare negotiations
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., celebrated Thursday’s announcement by the Biden-Harris administration of lower…
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Newly identified remains of missing World War II soldier from Oregon set to return home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial,…
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65 firefighters from Australia, New Zealand arrive in Northwest to help fight region’s wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contingent of 65 senior firefighters from Australia and New Zealand has arrived in the Pacific Northwest to assist in…
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Portland Airport’s expansive, ‘earthy’ new main terminal opens to rave reviews, wows travelers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Throughout the past four years of construction, officials at Portland International Airport promised that the new main…
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Oregon veterans can get VA grants for home modifications; many are unaware
Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) Oregon has more than 270,000 veterans, and many of them may not know they’re eligible…
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With a bridge design approved, the city of Bend moves forward with the Hawthorne pedestrian & bicycle overcrossing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In an effort to improve connectivity for Bend’s pedestrians and bikers, the city has approved the Midtown Crossing Project. The…
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Wyden, Merkley announce $7.8 million energy investment in rural Oregon schools, including Jefferson County 509J
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Wednesday a $7.8 million investment in rural Oregon school districts to support…
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Private contractors and their speed, expertise play key role in helping Oregon Dept. of Forestry battle wildfires
SWEET HOME, Ore. (KTVZ) — Feller bunchers, bulldozers, water tenders and other specialized equipment play a key role in the initial attack and…
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Coalition proposes 4 new wildlife overcrossings on Hwy. 20 west of Sisters to reduce animal-vehicle collisions
The section of Highway 20 between Suttle Lake and Bend sees the highest density of deer and elk wildlife-vehicle collisions in the state, with 350 to…
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Deschutes County remains under Oregon DEQ air quality advisory due to smoke from Oregon, California wildfires
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for Deschutes County and portions of Harney and Klamath…
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Oregon’s jobless rate still holding steady; state added 8,500 jobs in July
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs last month, following a revised decline of 700…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler answers your questions, from Juniper Ridge fire threat to Third Street traffic lights
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joined Demetrious Gamble and Jillian Fortner on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise Wednesday for our monthly “Ask the Mayor”…
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Prineville City Council tasked with taking the first steps to approve the city’s first-ever urban renewal agencyÂ
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Creating Prineville’s first urban renewal agency entails a comprehensive plan, which was unveiled during Tuesday’s City…
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Reed Market Road closing overnight for 2 weeks of paving work; 5 other Bend streets to close for shorter periods
To pave and maintain road conditions, the city of Bend is closing the western section of Reed Market Road during the nighttime hours, from 7 p.m. to…
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Lawmakers, fire officials meet with C.O. insurance reps to discuss homeowner policy troubles amid record wildfire season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden (D-Rogue Valley), Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire,…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum to receive $238K from feds to create new learning hub as part of expansion plans
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Tuesday a federal investment totaling nearly $750,000 for Bend’s High Desert…
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City of Bend seeks developers of more affordable housing through accelerated urban growth boundary expansion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend said Tuesday it is seeking applications from eligible landowners who are interested in getting more affordable…
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Oregon OSHA proposes major set of health and safety rule improvements for employer-provided housing
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon OSHA announced Monday it is proposing significant improvements to its safety and health rules for housing that…
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Ballot Measure 119 would give cannabis workers the right to unionize
Voters in November will decide whether Oregon cannabis workers are allowed to…
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Under Oregon’s Measure 116, independent commission would set elected officials’ pay
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Supporters of an Oregon ballot measure this fall that would establish an independent…
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