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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Pilot projects on Deschutes, Salmon rivers aim to improve fish harvest estimation techniques
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Creel surveys (where state fish biologists ask for and record information about anglers’ catches) provide critical…
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OSP SWAT officers fatally shoot armed man barricaded in Lincoln City home after standoff
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Oregon State Police SWAT officers shot and killed an armed man early Thursday who was barricaded inside a Lincoln…
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Oregon agency finalizes health insurance rates for 2025, rising an average 8.3% for individuals, 12.2% for small groups
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation said Thursday it has finalized the rate decisions for 2025 health insurance for…
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Prineville Airport to receive over $4 million from FAA to rebuild runway and lighting, add taxiway connectors
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday the Rogue Valley International Airport and the Prineville Airport have…
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Bend city councilors accept $5 million federal affordable housing grant; half of what was sought, but a big impact
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors voted to approve the city manager’s acceptance of a $5 million…
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Deschutes County to seek limited state grant for disputed RV campground; board makes case for 710-acre housing rezone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners returned to two recent controversies on Wednesday, first agreeing to apply for a limited state…
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Lane County diesel repair shop, owner sentenced to federal probation, fines for tampering with pollution monitoring devices
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) —A Lane County diesel repair shop and its owner were sentenced in federal court Wednesday for knowingly and intentionally…
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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer campaigns in Bend as new poll shows close race with challenger Janelle Bynum
Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer made two campaign stops in Bend on Wednesday, on the heels of a weekend visit by Democratic opponent Janelle Bynum, as a new…
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‘You’re just chasing the problem’: East Bend residents react to potential new vehicle camping code
A year after the sweep of homeless encampments and RVs on Hunnell Road, the City of Bend is looking to tighten up its on-street vehicle camping code…
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Western governors express bipartisan support for outdoor recreation legislation
DENVER (KTVZ) — Outdoor recreation has become a significant economic driver for many western states and territories, but as visitation to the…
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Oregon Parks and Rec seeks public comment on proposed camping ban along ocean shore in Brookings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change that would add Brookings to the…
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Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet for uniformed, overseas citizens offers early look at list of presidential, VP candidates
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division released the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act…
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Women hold four of Oregon’s five statewide elected offices – for now
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is in the upper echelon when it comes to the number of women in higher office.…
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Deschutes County commissioners to hold series of joint meetings with cities, other governing boards
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will meet this fall with governing boards from across the county to collaborate on a variety of topics…
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