Bend City Councilor Barb Campbell announces she’ll seek a fourth term
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Barb Campbell announced Friday that she will be running for reelection to Bend City Council Position 4. Barb will have served…
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Some cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push back
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will…
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Forest Service Road 12 temporarily closed next week at Lower Bridge in Metolius Basin for culvert repairs
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Forest Service Road 12, which provides access across the Metolius River, will be temporarily closed at its terminus with…
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Hovering helicopters return: Deschutes National Forest to host more aviation rappellers training next week west of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is slated to host an aviation training event next week for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter…
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Senator Wyden visits Bend company, talks about tax relief bill to ease small-business burden
Senator Ron Wyden, in Central Oregon for two town halls on Thursday, also visited a Bend business, Onboard Dynamics, hurt by recent tax code changes…
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OHA: Oregon needs 3,700 mental health, substance abuse treatment beds, closing gap could cost $170 million a year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon needs up to 3,700 adult mental health and substance use treatment beds to close existing gaps and meet future service…
Continue Reading Amid Umatilla Basin nitrate crisis, Oregon Health Authority mails drinking water test trips to untested households
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority and partner organizations are mailing more drinking water test strips to Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater…
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Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade certifies May primary election results; 35% of voters returned ballots
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade certified the results of the 2024 primary election on Thursday. Official…
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Gov. Kotek issues drought declaration for Jefferson County as drought has eased, but severe impacts still linger
Sixth straight year for county, which was rejected in its initial request earlier this year WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek…
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Wyden, Merkley announce $30.1 million in ‘Payments in Lieu of Taxes’ to Oregon counties; $6 million to C. Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday that counties throughout Oregon will receive more than $30.1 million in…
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FEMA authorizes federal funds to fight Darlene 3 Fire near La Pine, citing ‘threat to cause destruction’
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Darlene 3 Fire…
Continue ReadingWyden, Merkley, colleagues call on Postal Service to prepare for November election
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is leading Senate colleagues including fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley in calling on…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture issues emergency rules for livestock fairs, shows to reduce risk of avian influenza transmission
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZZ) The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it has taken proactive steps by issuing emergency rules for livestock…
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Marine Board, OSP, sheriff’s deputies join in Operation Dry Water over the Fourth to curb boating under the influence
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board, sheriff’s offices across the state and Oregon State Police will be participating in Operation…
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Oregon Department of State Lands puts 262-acre second phase of the Stevens Road Tract in SE Bend on the market
Cushman & Wakefield announced Wednesday that the firm has been retained as exclusive advisor by the Oregon Department of State Lands for the sale of…
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Governor Kotek invokes Emergency Conflagration Act for Darlene 3 fire; 2 task forces activated; 4 more due
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Darlene 3 Fire burning Tuesday near La Pine,…
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COCC President Dr. Laurie Chesley announces plans to retire next year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Laurie Chesley, president of Central Oregon Community College, has announced her plans to step down from her role and retire…
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Oregon lawmakers announce $15 million for Warm Springs Commercial Corridor Safety Project on Hwy. 26
Plans include speed reduction, new roundabout, shared-use path WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with…
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Portland will enforce new homeless camping ban starting July 1, Mayor Ted Wheeler says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The city of Portland will begin enforcement of its new ban on homeless camps beginning July 1, Mayor Ted Wheeler told…
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Next big change to U.S. Highway 97 in northern Bend: northbound traffic shifts to new lanes on Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, northbound traffic on U.S. Highway 97 will be permanently shifted to the newly built northbound U.S. 97 parkway, ODOT…
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