Redmond Fire & Rescue hiring nine firefighters after voters OK operating levy
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After voters approved a new five-year levy, Redmond Fire & Rescue said Tuesday it is currently accepting applications for…
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Oregon Department of Agriculture seeks public comment on new large-scale farming regulations
Oregonians have until Monday, July 22 to submit comments on the implementation of new environmental restrictions for the state’s largest…
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‘Sit back America, and enjoy’: Oregon Republicans share their thoughts on eventful Day 1 of GOP Convention
While the Republican National Convention was conducting a role call to nominate Donald Trump, the former president announced Monday his running…
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Oregon Dept. of Administrative Services upgrades site, improves public records request process
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Administrative Services announced Monday it has made it easier for customers to request and receive…
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Knott Landfill and Recycling Center to be closed Sunday, July 28th for chip-sealing of roads
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Knott Landfill and Recycling Center will be closed for road maintenance on Sunday, July 28, Deschutes County officials said…
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‘It’s just not American’: Central Oregonians react with dismay to attempted assassination of former President Trump
The assassination attempt on former President Trump has many Central Oregonians expressing dismay at what’s transpired and the divisive nature of…
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Oregon senators, state lawmakers voice reactions to shooting at Trump rally
Oregon’s two U.S. senators, a congresswoman and two GOP state legislative leaders issued statements In response to the apparent attempted…
Continue ReadingBiden says he’s grateful Trump is safe after rally shooting, denounces political violence
By Michael Williams, Priscilla Alvarez and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden said he is grateful former President Donald Trump…
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Gov. Kotek attends unveiling of first F-15EX Eagle II advanced fighter jet at 142nd Wing of Oregon Air National Guard
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek joined the National Guard Bureau and the Oregon Military Department on Friday for the unveiling of the…
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Merkley’s Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act signed into law
 WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley announced Friday that his bipartisan legislation with Louisiana’s Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. to address…
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Chavez-DeRemer, Hoyle lead bill to expand federal contract opportunities for women-owned businesses
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) and Val Hoyle (OR-04) have introduced bipartisan legislation to expand federal contracting…
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Merkley, Padilla lead new legislation to protect U.S. elections from fraudulent artificial intelligence
WASHINGTON (KTVZ – Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Alex Padilla (D-OR) — along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and…
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Governor Kotek declares extended state of emergency through Oct. 1 due to ‘imminent threat of wildfire’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Friday declared an extended state of emergency because of the imminent threat of wildfire, beginning…
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Deschutes National Forest, Prineville BLM lift remaining Darlene 3 Fire area closures, but caution urged
Fire season is in full force, as several large blazes over the past two weeks have shown. But regular, ongoing efforts by the Bureau of Land…
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City of Bend outlines details of three-stage water curtailment plan, should a serious emergency ever strike
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Friday it wants to inform the community that it has a three-stage water curtailment plan that water…
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Chavez-DeRemer bill aims to ‘Stop Fentanyl at the Border,’ boost funding for border agents, strengthen laws
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – On Thursday, Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced the bipartisan Stop…
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Oregon student loan ombuds working to help borrowers navigate shifting rules, changes in repayment laws
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Student loan borrowers faced significant confusion and frustration this past year in navigating the shifting landscape of loan…
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Bend man billed almost $69,000 by Oregon Dept. of Forestry for Bend’s 2021 Bull Springs Fire, but has yet to pay
The Oregon Department of Forestry has billed property owner James Verheyden almost $69,000 for the costs of fighting the March 2021 Bull Springs Fire…
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Why are so many Oregon businesses challenged filling job openings? State economist looks at the factors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The youngest members of the large Baby Boom Generation, born between 1946 and 1964, turn 60 years old this year. Workers in…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers your questions about kids on e-bikes, loud cars and more
In this month’s Ask the Mayor segment, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers viewer questions about kids on e-bikes, loud vehicles, helping small…
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