Oregon Department of Emergency Management to host IronOR 24, statewide quake exercise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is preparing to host IronOR 24, a statewide emergency exercise taking…
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City of Bend and Deschutes County fleshing out plans for Juniper Ridge homeless ‘Temporary Safe Stay Area’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing next Wednesday and consider alternative draft resolutions to assist…
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BLM reminder: Public access to Teaters Road remains open, under federal court order
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville District BLM managers reminded the public Friday that Teaters Road outside of Prineville remains open for…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks tips from public in illegal waste of cow elk on Ochoco Wildlife Management Unit
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division said Friday it is investigating the unlawful take and waste of a cow…
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Deschutes County commissioners to review appointment options after La Pine Park & Rec Board’s resignation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following Wednesday’s resignation of all five members of the La Pine Parks & Recreation District Board, the Deschutes County…
Continue ReadingA matter of trust: Bynum, Chavez-DeRemer spar, clash and tangle on many issues in KTVZ’s final Decision 2024 debate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum in the hotly contested, closely watched Fifth…
Continue ReadingIn Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided Congress
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In their battle for Congress, national Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest,…
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Years-long battle over banning flavored nicotine products in Oregon continues, fight returns to Salem in 2025
A statewide coalition aimed at permanently banning the sale of flavored nicotine and tobacco products says Oregonians overwhelmingly support its…
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Redmond Airport receives $10 million Connect Oregon grant for its major terminal expansion project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Transportation Commission at its Bend meeting on Thursday approved a $10 million Connect Oregon grant toward the…
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Oregon Transportation Commission meets in Bend, gets update on steps taken over DMV voter registration errors
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Transportation Commission met in Bend on Thursday and got updates on a variety of issues, from…
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Next week’s Great Oregon Shakeout drill encourages Oregonians to practice earthquake safety
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians have become all too familiar with the need for emergency preparedness due to various hazards, including wildfires,…
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Wyden backs bill to build homes for working families, introduces bill to ban lavish gifts to Supreme Court justices
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is cosponsoring legislation that would provide tax credits to generate incentives for new…
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Prineville DMV office closed for Thursday due to staffing issues
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing, the Prineville DMV office will be closed Thursday, agency officials announced. Much user business can be…
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REMINDER: Janelle Bynum, Lori Chavez-DeRemer are set to debate on NewsChannel 21 tonight at 6 p.m.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – NewsChannel 21 has been hosting a series of six live Decision 2024 televised debates this fall to help voters cast an informed…
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Governor Kotek, Oregon Health Authority announce goal of 465 more treatment beds by 2026
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday a residential treatment capacity dashboard to track the…
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La Pine parents gather, voice concerns over Park & Rec Board’s sudden decision to resign, terminate district staff
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Now that the entire La Pine Park & Recreation District Board has resigned and have terminated all staff effective…
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Vander Kamp asks court to prevent release of early-career Calif. personnel records – but his lawyer accidentally releases them
Deschutes County sheriff’s candidate Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp went to court Wednesday, seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the release of…
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Deschutes County has already set a record for drug overdose deaths this year, at 27 – but there’s also some signs of hope
Deschutes County isn’t just on track to set a record for drug overdose deaths this year – it’s already there, with 27 reported in 2024,…
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Advisory committee to discuss possible e-bike rule changes at Oregon state parks, ocean shore
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is creating a rule advisory committee to meet and discuss possible changes to…
Continue Reading Entire La Pine Park & Rec board resigns at tense, emotional meeting, issues termination notice to all staff
(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The entire La Pine Park & Recreation District Board has resigned and terminated all staff as of…
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