Oregon approved for own health insurance marketplace starting Nov. 1, 2026
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Oregon has received conditional approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to launch Explore Health, a new…
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Friday Night Races at Mount Bachelor, “What’s Your Wild Ride” Car Show in Redmond, The River’s Place Free Swing Lesson
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the Friday Night Races at…
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COCC student government offers paid leadership roles
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College student government will offer several paid positions for students seeking to develop…
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Problem Solvers: More Central Oregon residents than ever without irrigation water following driest winter on record
As severe drought forces unprecedented irrigation shutoffs, Central Oregon residents, water officials, and lawmakers are confronting a system built…
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Oregon officials warn drone operators: Stay away from active wildfires
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Aviation and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management are issuing a joint warning instructing drone…
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Oregon voters may decide on hunting and farming protections by November 2028
OREGON (KTVZ) — A proposed constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, and other traditional activities is moving forward in Oregon.…
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NASA studies fire clouds during Oregon’s record 2.5 million-acre burn season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season set a state record with nearly 2.5 million acres burned, surpassing the previous record of…
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Central Oregon youth seek mentors as new school year begins
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is asking community members to become mentors as 78 local youth await matches for…
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Fire restrictions stay in place on Oregon and Washington BLM lands
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management public lands across Oregon and Washington today, as a…
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Oregon highlights paid family leave options for new parents this month
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Paid Leave Oregon is highlighting paid family leave benefits available to new parents during National Breastfeeding Month this…
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Free health and wellness fair to offer screenings in Bend on Sept. 19
A free health and wellness fair is coming to Bend, Ore., to help improve access to health care for local residents. The event aims to provide…
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Oregon reports 93% of SNAP recipients qualify for work rule exemptions
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Most Oregonians subject to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work or activity rules qualify for an exemption, according…
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Trump administration moves to end 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Trump Administration is moving to end a decades-old rule protecting millions of acres of undeveloped national forest…
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Oregon officials urge families to review insurance before classes start
OREGON (KTVZ) — Back-to-school season is here, and Oregon insurance officials say now is a good time for families to review their…
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Wyden, Merkley demand halt to Medicaid data transfers to ICE after court order violations
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley demanded today that federal health and homeland security agencies…
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Senator Wyden demands answers over $2 million payment to company linked to Trump
OREGON (KTVZ) Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers about a $2 million payment made to a company connected to President Trump. Wyden is…
Continue ReadingRedmond High School wins $5,000 in T-Mobile football field fund contest
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School has received $5,000 in funding and is now in the running for a $1 million football field renovation through…
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Sports physicals required for students participating in athletics
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Students participating in extracurricular athletics will require sports physicals for the upcoming school year, according to a…
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Open Arts Center Art Gathering
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Open Arts Center will host a free art gathering for adults from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, allowing participants to connect with…
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Oregon National Guard leaders visit Grasshopper Fire camp, thank troops aiding response
OREGON (KTVZ) — Senior Oregon National Guard leaders traveled to the Grasshopper Fire camp near Tygh Valley today to visit Air National Guard…
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