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Human remains found at Idaho property of man tied to missing kids

June 9, 2020 1:44 pm The Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say human remains have been found at an Idaho man’s home that has been searched in an investigation into the…

Wyden, Merkley warn against president resuming explosive nuclear tests

June 8, 2020 11:32 pm Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., led a bicameral group of 80 other colleagues Monday in urging President…

Bend, Redmond home prices cool in May; sales down from spring ’19 levels

June 8, 2020 10:41 pm Barney Lerten

Bend and Redmond home prices fell noticeably in May amid the varied impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and home sales were also off sharply from May…

KPOV joins national George Floyd remembrance

June 8, 2020 9:31 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday at noon, KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Radio, joins radio stations nationwide to play Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna…

COVID-19 adds challenges for cleaning C.O. rental units; costs passed on to renters

June 8, 2020 8:17 pm KTVZ

The need for new supplies and equipment when cleaning rental homes and apartments between tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic means higher costs for…

Portland police chief resigns amid George Floyd protests

June 8, 2020 1:19 pm The Associated Press

Not yet six months into her job as police chief, Jami Resch is stepping down from leading the Portland Police Bureau as protests over the death of…

Swimming pools can reopen in Phase 2, but requirements prove challenging

June 8, 2020 11:21 am KTVZ

Swimming pools are allowed to reopen in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan. Even so, Central Oregon pool operators and property managers…

Wyden co-sponsors, Merkley backs ‘Justice in Policing Act’

June 8, 2020 6:27 pm KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Monday co-sponsored legislation he said would hold police accountable, change the culture of law…

Travel Oregon directs more than $800,000 to support small businesses

June 8, 2020 6:14 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, has awarded $800,225 to local Oregon businesses to support job…

Hummel calls for major Oregon criminal justice reforms, outlines own steps

June 8, 2020 12:55 pm KTVZ

Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel on Monday strongly urged Oregon officials and lawmakers to make major police and justice reform…

Deschutes County Bike, Pedestrian Committee seeks new members

June 8, 2020 2:49 pm Barney Lerten

Deschutes County residents who have an interest in cycling and pedestrian issues are encouraged to apply to serve on Deschutes County’s Bicycle and…

Bend bike shops are struggling with supply to meet surge in demand

June 8, 2020 12:01 pm KTVZ

The boom in bike retail bike sales during this pandemic has made it difficult for Bend’s bike shops to deal with the limited supply and meet the…

Oregon reports 114 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

June 8, 2020 2:36 pm KTVZ News Partners

The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 164, but there were 114 new cases added Monday by the Oregon Health…

Perkins announces run for Bend City Council seat

June 8, 2020 1:55 pm KTVZ News Partners

– Megan Perkins, local activist and co-founder of Embrace Bend, announced Monday her run for City Council in the November 2020 election for Position…

Willamette, Vancouver national cemeteries to resume services, military funerals

June 8, 2020 9:03 am KTVZ News Partners

Willamette and Vancouver Barracks National Cemeteries announced Monday they will resume committal services and military funeral honors on Tuesday for…

Bend City Council candidate filing period opens, with new option of filing fee

June 8, 2020 11:41 am KTVZ News Partners

The filing period has begun for Bend residents interested in running for the City Council. There’s a new option this year of a $25 filing fee, rather…