Central Oregonians react after Tuesday night’s heated presidential debate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After Tuesday night’s presidential debate, I hit the town for reaction. In the wake of the presidential debate, marked by…
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Wyden introduces legislation to boost tax credits for regional, short line railroads like the City of Prineville Railway
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to modernize and expand the tax…
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Oregon State Parks asks visitors to help prevent spread of destructive emerald ash borer, use local firewood
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking visitors to help slow the spread of the destructive emerald ash borer by…
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Oregon DHS contracts for advanced evacuation software to boost emergency preparedness, just used on Rail Ridge Fire
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Oregon Department of Human Services announced a new…
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Gov. Kotek orders public flags lowered to half-staff to mark Patriot Day, in remembrance of victims of 9/11 attacks
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset Wednesday, pursuant…
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Wyden introduces bill to ensure full retirement benefits for Americans held hostage, wrongfully detained abroad
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said Wednesday he has introduced bipartisan legislation that would protect…
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Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for 17th time this year to help battle the Service Fire in Wheeler County
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized resources to the Service Fire in Wheeler County overnight as the fire, pushed by gusty…
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Ochoco National Forest expands Maury Mountains closure area due to increased Wiley Flat Fire activity
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In coordination with the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Ochoco National Forest is expanding the Maury Mountains…
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Deschutes Co. sheriff’s candidates Bailey, Vander Kamp talk DCSO budget, office tensions, lawsuit threats in KTVZ debate
Deschutes County sheriff’s candidates Captain William Bailey and Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp squared off in a live 30-minute debate Monday evening on…
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Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund program seeks applications for limited remaining funds
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services is accepting final applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund program, which has…
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Decision 2024: Bailey-Vander Kamp debate, Part 2: Safe schools, stopping repeat offenders; ‘bad blood’ at DCSO
In the second part of our live NewsChannel 21 Decision 2024 debate, sheriff’s candidates Captain William Bailey and Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue reminds: Wildfire season continues and all burning is still closed
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Redmond Fire & Rescue said Monday it would like to remind everyone that we are deep into the wildfire season and all…
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DEQ continues air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke for much of Central Oregon, state
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued a new air quality advisory…
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Oregon conference seeks nominees of those who go above and beyond to help keep workplaces safe and healthy
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Much of the work to build and maintain safe and healthy workplaces happens behind the scenes, with unsung heroes dedicating…
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Poll finds widespread support for sage grouse protections in Oregon, West
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new poll indicates strong support for protections of the West’s greater sage…
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Deschutes National Forest implements emergency area closures due to Backside, Firestone wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest said Saturday is temporarily closing two areas on the Bend-Fort Rock…
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Wildlife benefits from unique state agency partnership to enhance critical habitat
VENETA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Purple martins, bats, bees and other common and uncommon wildlife are seeing benefits of a high-elevation meadow in the Oregon…
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Merkley, Wyden celebrate $11.5 million coming to Oregon to boost literacy programs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Friday that $11.5 million is coming to Oregon to boost the…
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Bend, Deschutes Co. leaders vote to close most of Juniper Ridge to homeless by next May, create ‘temporary safe stay’ area
Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors voted unanimously at a joint meeting Thursday afternoon to close much of the the city- and…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for much of state; C.O. smoke expected to worsen Sunday, into next week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Friday due to smoke from fires in Oregon and…
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