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‘Biblical’ insect swarms spur Oregon push to fight pests

June 26, 2022 9:25 am Associated Press

By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America ARLINGTON, Ore. (AP) — Driving down a windy canyon road in northern Oregon rangeland, Jordan…

10 arrested in Eugene protest over abortion ruling

June 25, 2022 1:36 pm Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Police in Eugene say 10 people were arrested during a Friday night protest following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to…

Authorities warn Northwest swimmers to beware risky waters

June 25, 2022 10:13 am Associated Press

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities are warning recreationists to be wary of risky waterways as hot weather hits part of the Pacific Northwest. The…

Central Oregonians offer mix of reactions to Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022 5:58 pm KTVZ

Since the draft to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked last month, the country has been waiting for Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which ends nearly…

Warm Springs welcomes disaster response team’s help to reduce fire risk near museum, casino, Hwy. 26

June 24, 2022 5:35 pm KTVZ

Team Rubicon crews at the Museum at Warm Springs were cutting down trees, trimming branches, clearing brush and doing overall fuel reduction and fire…

Prineville Police Chief Dale Cummins announces he’ll retire in a week; Larry Seymour set to take the helm

June 24, 2022 4:31 pm KTVZ News Partners

Prineville Police Chief Dale Cummins announced Friday his decision to retire from the Prineville Police Department in just a week, on Friday, July 1,…

Democrats vow to help women who must travel for abortions

June 24, 2022 12:33 pm Associated Press

By CLAIRE RUSH and ADAM BEAM Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democratic leaders across the nation vowed Friday to help women who travel to…

Oregon elected officials, groups, candidates react to US Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022 8:49 am KTVZ News Partners

Swift reaction arrived from Oregon’s elected officials, numerous organizations and election candidates Friday morning in response to the historic…

Bend’s beloved Fourth of July Pet Parade is back in sight; BPRD announces new parade route

June 24, 2022 11:41 am KTVZ

Independence Day in Bend will once again include the beloved, traditional Pet Parade. In partnership between Bend Park and Recreation District and…

St. Charles Family Care clinics to begin offering COVID-19 vaccine next week for kids 6 months and older

June 24, 2022 11:28 am KTVZ News Partners

Central Oregon’s youngest children can begin receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at St. Charles Family Care clinics, starting next…

Candidate filing period opens for Bend mayor, three city council seats on fall ballot

June 24, 2022 11:04 am KTVZ News Partners

The candidate filing period has begun for the three Bend City Council seats and the position of mayor that will be on the November election…

COCC receives nearly $250K grant to offer free, low-cost summer youth programs

June 23, 2022 1:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

Just in time for summer, Central Oregon Community College has received a $247,819 award from the Oregon Association of Education Service Districts…

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022 7:17 am CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, Tierney Sneed, Chandelis Duster and Devan Cole, CNN The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no…

Oregon agency clarifies proposed child abuse probe change

June 23, 2022 6:05 pm Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is clarifying a proposed rule change around child abuse investigations after the…

‘Moving forward in life’: St. Vincent’s Place in SE Bend putting final touches on 10-unit homeless village

June 23, 2022 10:49 am KTVZ

St. Vincent’s Place has been under construction for more than a year and is just about set to make a big difference in the lives and future of some…

Wanted Portland man jailed after traffic stop near Warm Springs; seized drugs may bring federal charges

June 23, 2022 3:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

A traffic stop on Highway 26 Wednesday by Warm Springs Tribal Police led to a Portland man’s arrest on an outstanding warrant, as well as new charges…