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Train derails north of Salem, cause under investigation

September 30, 2019 12:36 am KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a train derailed north of Salem early Sunday, breaking a utility pole that resulted in power outages and causing…

Salem police: Oregon State Police to investigate death

September 30, 2019 12:14 am KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Salem police say a man taken into custody after allegedly causing a disturbance at a restaurant later died, and that the case…

Bend police find missing Redmond woman

September 29, 2019 9:13 pm KTVZ

(Update: Missing woman found safe) A Redmond woman missing since Friday afternoon was found by Bend police on Sunday and is safe, officials said.…

Macy’s to close landmark downtown Seattle store

September 29, 2019 7:08 am KTVZ

SEATTLE (AP) — Macy’s officials have confirmed that its landmark store in downtown Seattle will close at the end of February. The Seattle…

NW grocers, union reach contract deal, head off strike

September 29, 2019 3:19 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding that it was second major union contract agreement of the day) A through-the-night bargaining session — the first with a federal…

DA: Redmond officer punches were proper, but arrest unlawful

September 28, 2019 9:54 pm KTVZ

Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel ruled Friday that two Redmond Police Department officers used justifiable force in an arrest at a city…

Oregon could consider banning vape sales for 6 months

September 28, 2019 9:52 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State health officials have told Gov. Kate Brown that banning vape sales for half a year could help stem the vaping-related…

USFS proposing separate bike, horse trails west of Bend

September 28, 2019 9:52 pm KTVZ

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on plans to create a new trail west of Bend that will parallel the popular Metolius Windigo Trail,…

Vaping controversy hits home on the High Desert

September 28, 2019 9:50 pm KTVZ

The issues surrounding whether the government should increase regulations on vaping products amid a growing number of illnesses and deaths continue…

Wildfire council recommends $4B plan to safeguard state

September 28, 2019 8:29 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A task force created by Gov. Kate Brown says climate change, overstocked forests and understaffed fire teams have placed…

Washington joins other states in flavored vaping ban

September 27, 2019 10:54 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding quotes, details) SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is joining several other states in banning the sale of flavored vaping products amid…

Bend-Redmond Habitat dedicates first affordable housing cottages

September 27, 2019 7:12 pm KTVZ

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has dedicated four cottage homes for local families at Bend’s first affordable housing cottage site. The…

Man shoots self during Portland airport police struggle

September 27, 2019 6:58 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials say that a man shot and wounded himself during a struggle with a police officer at Portland International…

Oregon DMV offices to open hour later on Wednesdays

September 27, 2019 5:39 pm KTVZ

Oregon DMV said Friday is changing office hours on Wednesdays by moving opening time from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting Oct. 16.…

Deer hunting season arrives with health warning

September 27, 2019 5:32 pm KTVZ

(Update: Comment from ODFW biologist, hunter) As deer hunters prepare for this weekend’s opening of rifle season, there’s a new health…

Helt to introduce bill to ban flavored e-cigarettes

September 27, 2019 5:31 pm KTVZ

Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, said Thursday she will introduce legislation during the February legislative session to ban retail and online sales of all…

Oregon reports second death, warns: Stop vaping immediately

September 27, 2019 5:30 pm KTVZ

The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health warning late Thursday urging people to immediately stop using all vaping products after confirming…