Trump chooses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his pick for Labor secretary
By Kaitlan Collins, Katie Lobosco and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday threw a curveball to business-friendly…
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COCC’s Small Business Development Center, Bend Chamber set to welcome SBA official for downtown Bend visit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Small Business Development Center at Central Oregon Community College and the Bend Chamber of Commerce said Friday they are…
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Trump names billionaire Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary pick
By Kristen Holmes, Sara Murray, Elisabeth Buchwald and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump named billionaire Scott Bessent as…
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Governor Kotek declares drought emergency in Harney County, Oregon’s fourth this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Governor Tina Kotek on Friday declared a drought in Harney County through Executive Order 24-30, and directed state agencies…
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Supreme Court takes up major appeal testing power of federal agencies
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to wade into a fight over Congress’ ability to delegate power to federal agencies…
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Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say it’s unconstitutional
By Amanda Musa and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Public schools in Texas now have the option to use a new, state-written curriculum infused with…
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AAA projects nearly 80 million to travel this Thanksgiving, a record for the holiday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AAA projects 79.9 million Americans (23.6% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving…
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DirecTV calls off acquisition of rival Dish, possibly ending a yearslong pursuit
AP Business Writer DirecTV is calling off its planned acquisition of rival Dish after the offer was rejected by bond holders at that company. The…
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New Bend PD crime map, data hub shines spotlight on police calls to Bend Park and Recreation facilitiesÂ
The Bend Police Department and the Bend Park & Recreation District jointly announced Friday that community members can now access a crime map and…
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Trump expected to offer Kelly Loeffler secretary of Agriculture
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to offer Kelly Loeffler the job of secretary of the Department of…
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‘People are going to panic:’ ODOT urges Oregonians to apply for REAL ID sooner than later as May deadline nears
With the holidays fast approaching, many are preparing to travel to see friends and family. The Oregon DMV is reminding folks this is the last…
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Thanksgiving grocery prices might be high. But road trip costs shouldn’t be
By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — While the cost of Thanksgiving dinner has been on the rise in recent years, traveling home for the holidays…
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First Story presents keys to first-time Bend homeowners at special dedication ceremony
Bend residents Megan and Troy Stith on Thursday received the keys to a brand new First Story home built in partnership with Heart of Oregon…
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Updates to City of Bend parking code will not affect on-street campers, city says
(Update: Adding video, comments from City of Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend is updating its current parking code for all vehicles. “We’ve…
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Oregon’s school attendance inches up as more ninth-graders are on track to graduate on time, new data reveals
Following steep declines in school attendance in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, Oregon students are slowly beginning to show up more…
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Oregon housing agency releases first ‘State of the State’s Housing’ report, highlighting the shortages, challenges
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services on Thursday unveiled the first State of the State’s Housing Report for Oregon,…
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Oregon House Democrats elect leadership team ahead of 2025 session; Bend’s Kropf named deputy majority whip
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House Democrats convened to elect new leadership to build on the successes of the 2023 and 2024 legislative…
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Oregon commission approves redo of landmark climate program after gas industry lawsuit derailed it
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s keystone plan to regulate fossil fuel companies and reduce…
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DCSO joins US Marshals in ‘Operation Trick or Treat 2’ nationwide sex offender compliance effort, makes 4 arrests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit recently partnered with the U.S. Marshals…
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No longer seasonal: Alaska Airlines resuming year-round daily Redmond-Portland flights
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air has modified its service between Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and Portland International…
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