Powell Butte community meeting planned with PacifiCorp on proposed transmission line
(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Board of Commissioners have invited representatives from PacifiCorp to…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon has some safety tips to share with Bend Pet Parade participants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the 4th of July Pet Parade, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society…
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Air and ground crews have 624-acre Grizzly Flat Fire SE of Madras 65% contained, evacuations lifted
Numerous firefighters on the ground and in the air stopped the spread of a new grass fire that burned about 500 acres southeast of Madras near the…
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Trump lands first major legislative win after Congress passes his massive domestic policy bill
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Republican lawmakers have handed President Donald Trump the first major legislative achievement of his second…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses landscaping, fireworks, multi-use paths and Bend’s safe parking program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From landscaping in public areas, Bend’s fireworks policy, plans for multi-use pedestrian paths and the city’s safe parking…
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Costco is now opening earlier for certain members
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Costco has rolled out earlier shopping hours. But members will have to pay a bit more to access it.…
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The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 147,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The US job market continues to chug along despite heightened uncertainty about the economy and how President…
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Governor Kotek signs executive order prohibiting student cellphone use during the day in public schools
Governor Tina Kotek on Wednesday signed Executive Order 25-09, which aims to improve student educational outcomes and mental well-being across the…
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Redmond officials urge fireworks caution: Leave it to the pros, or keep it legal and safe
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue, the City of Redmond & Redmond Police Department officials said Wednesday they are concerned…
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Jefferson County Fire & EMS thanks lawmakers for $1.9 million to complete station expansion, remodel
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS has been awarded $1.9 million from the Oregon Legislature to assist with the ongoing expansion…
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A cool trip: Lava River Cave tour proceeds support forest program hit by federal funding cuts
(Update: Adding videos, Adding details, Jillian Fortner has a report at 6) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Lava River Cave, Oregon’s longest known lava…
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‘We delivered’: Central Oregon lawmakers tout ‘big wins’ for region in new state budget
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy and Representative Jason Kropf announced Wednesday a series of key…
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Guatemalan national, Culver man living illegally in U.S. arrested on federal charges of enticing, abusing minor
(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected child abuser living illegally in Culver has been arrested on federal charges, accused of…
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Oregon State Penitentiary inmate convicted in 2003 Bend robbery, kidnap and assault dies at 72
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 72-year-old Oregon State Penitentiary inmate who was convicted and received a lengthy sentence in a 2003 robbery, kidnapping…
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Oregon Democrats slam Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ say it would cost many Oregonians health care, food aid
At a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon, a wide array of top Oregon Democrats slammed President Trump’s budget proposal bill, which they…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, but convicted of lesser charges
By Adam Reiss, Erik Ortiz and Katherine Koretski, NBC News NEW YORK (NBC) — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the one-time global hip-hop titan…
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Bryan Kohberger admits to Idaho student murders, as victims’ families remain torn over the outcome
CNN, POOL, KING, MONROE CO. CORRECTIONAL FACILITY By Jean Casarez, Elizabeth Wolfe, Rebekah Riess, CNN Boise, Idaho (CNN) — For 30 months,…
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BLM announces $5.7 million in Western Oregon timber sales
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – “America has significant timber resources, with many of those in Western Oregon,” said BLM Oregon/Washington State…
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Four defendants appear in court to face federal charges related to protests near Portland ICE office
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Four defendants made their first appearances in federal court on Monday, June 29th, for charges related to ongoing protest…
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Hawthorn Healing Arts Center’s Open House highlighting Women’s Wellness
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center opened its doors Tuesday night for a special community Open House, catering to women’s…
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