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Emerson Levy, candidate for Oregon House 53rd District
Party: Democrat and Cross-Nominated by the Independent Party Occupation: State Representative, Lawyer, and Adjunct Professor Relevant Experience:Current State Representative for House District 53 (Bend, Redmond, Tumalo, Sisters, Eagle Crest and Black Butte) Vice Chair of Climate, Energy and Environment, Committee Member for Housing and Homelessness and Ways and Means Committee for Natural Resources Personal Information:Born:
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Anthony Broadman, candidate for Oregon Senate, 27th District
Party: Democrat Occupation: Bend City Councilor; Indigenous Rights Attorney Relevant Experience:Bend City Council, 2020-PresentTribal Appellate Judge, 2015-present U.S. Department of the Interior, Trail Crew 1999 – 2002, 2004 Personal Information:Born: October 16, 1978Age: 45Wife: Dr.Kate Broadman, 3 daughters in Bend-La Pine Schools Resides in Bend, Oregon Website: broadmanfororegon.com Facebook: /BroadmanforOregon Twitter: @TheBroadman Instagram: @broadmanfororegon What
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Janelle Bynum, candidate for US Representative, 5th District
Party: Democratic Occupation: State Representative, Local Business Owner Relevant Experience: State Representative, 39th District, 2023-Present State Representative, 51st District, 2017-2023 Personal Information: Born: January 31st, 1975 – Washington, DC Age: 49Husband: MarkChildren: Christine, Ellis, Caroline, and Asa Website: janellebynum.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram What qualifications and/or experience do you believe make you the best candidate to
Continue ReadingWilliam Bailey, candidate for Deschutes County Sheriff
Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Captain over Patrol Division, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Relevant Experience: Field Training Officer for both Corrections and Patrol Divisions Criminal and Street Crimes Detective, as well as member of the Critical Incident Team Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant, and Public Information Officer (PIO) Patrol Lieutenant, City of Sisters Station Lieutenant, and Administrative Lieutenant
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Matt Degenhardt
Evening Weather Anchor, NewsChannel 21 Hello, Central Oregon — it’s very nice to meet you! I have a passion for public speaking and communications, and am very excited to be your new Evening Weather Anchor at NewsChannel 21. I came to Central Oregon by way of Cincinnati, Ohio and have already fallen in love with the
Continue ReadingHurricane Orlene strengthens into Category 4 storm as it heads toward western Mexico
By Mike Saenz and Gene Norman, CNN meteorologists Rapidly intensifying Category 4 Hurricane Orlene is approaching western Mexico, where it’s expected to cause life-threatening flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, was churning north at 7 mph Sunday morning about 175 miles south of Las Islas
Continue ReadingDeath toll rises to at least 25 in Kentucky flooding as people in stricken areas remain hard to reach, governor says
By Aya Elamroussi, Andy Rose and Ray Sanchez, CNN The death toll in flood-stricken parts of eastern Kentucky climbed to at least 25 and will almost certainly “get worse” as first responders work to account for missing residents, the state’s governor said Saturday. Gov. Andy Beshear said the immediate goal is “to get as many
Continue ReadingWestern cities get creative after megadrought leads some to cancel firework displays
By Payton Major and Haley Brink, CNN As severe drought persists in the Southwest, cities are making tough decisions about their traditional firework shows. Some cities have decided to cancel their pyrotechnic displays, while others have chosen to continue them. Dry vegetation and a lack of rainfall have led to a megadrought for more than
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FIRE ALERT: Level 2 Evacuation Notice Issued for Jefferson Co. Vegetation Fire
UPDATE: Information from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. With hot spots near structures and fire personnel still in the area, the zone Lake Billy Chinook 2 Red Purple will remain in a level 2 throughout the evening. We will reassess the progress in the morning and update from there. UPDATE: Information from Watch Duty. The
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Bend man arrested after firing gun in air near NE Franklin Avenue 7-Eleven
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 34-year-old Bend man was arrested Friday after police say he fired multiple shots into the air following a dispute near a 7-Eleven on NE Franklin Avenue earlier this week. The Bend Police Department responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 8:19 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the 200 block
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Humane Society of Central Oregon seeks home for bonded pair of cats abandoned at shelter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two affectionate cats are looking for a forever home after being among 10 cats abandoned at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Dale and Doug were brought to the shelter along with eight other cats, all crammed into a single small-to-medium wire crate. Despite their difficult start, the pair have shown
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Pay it Forward: Meissner Nordic Ski Club
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Meissner Nordic Ski Club received a $500 donation from the Pay It Forward program for its ongoing work maintaining the Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. The group is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and manages one of the largest Nordic ski areas in the Pacific Northwest. The group says 50,000 skiers
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As predicted, ODOT sees drop in gas tax revenue due to more efficient cars, less use of high-priced gas
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Department of economists have long predicted gas tax revenue would decline as Oregonians purchase more efficient vehicles and use less gas to travel. That decline is officially here, officials said Friday, as motor fuels tax revenue is down 2.2% for 2026, compared to the first nine months of 2025. “Reduced
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St. Charles healthcare providers are unionizing; health system offers response
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 180 advanced practice providers across the St. Charles Health System delivered a declaration Friday calling on administrators to recognize their union. The move follows a multiyear effort by Central Oregon health care professionals to secure a voice in local health care decisions. The providers are seeking to join the
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UPDATE: Man with pellet gun prompts Madras schools lockout; sheriff says he ‘had no intention’ of causing harm
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Citizen reports of a man carrying what appeared to be a rifle in Madras on Friday morning prompted a major police call-out and placing four area schools in “secure” lockout status for about three hours, until the situation was peacefully resolved. Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock said the schools were placed
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Trump names Stephen Miller his new chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
By Rebecca Shabad WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will step down this week, with Stephen Miller replacing her. “I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephen Miller, the current Deputy Chief of Staff of the Trump Administration, and one of my most
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Warm Springs Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Two Young Children
A 34-year-old Warm Springs man has been charged with aggravated sexual abuse of two young children on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford announced. Jesse James Hicks was charged in a federal criminal complaint following an investigation into an incident last month. According to court documents, officers with the Warm Springs
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Lady Outlaws receive send-off before state tournament
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters High School volleyball is headed to the state championship, and students and staff made sure the team received a special send-off. Students and staff gathered outside the front of the school to cheer on the Lady Outlaws as they prepared to head to the state tournament. The school community came
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Save the Date: Holiday Bazaar, Fall Concert, and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from a free Holiday Bazaar to a Fall Concert. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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