‘Justice and closure’ delayed? As victims’ families wait, C.O. murder cases can take years to go to trial
More than three years after the death of his daughter, a Bend father still waits for her accused killers to go on…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK new rural accessory dwelling unit program: Will it help ease housing crunch?
Starting Dec. 1, owners of eligible properties can apply for rural Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits through Deschutes County Community…
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C.O. students with disabilities still seeing shortened school days after enactment of new legislation
Oregon students with disabilities have often seen reduced classroom hours for years, due to behavioral issues and/or lack of staff. A bill lawmakers…
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Finally time to ‘Ditch the Switch’? Oregon, Wash. lawmakers will try again to put states on year-round standard time
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As people across America adjust to the weekend’s switch from daylight saving time to standard time, state senators in Oregon…
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Bend man with lifetime drivers license suspension arrested on DUII, resisting arrest charges
A Bend man whose drivers license was suspended for life after a 2017 DUII and hit-and-run in Benton County was arrested Saturday on felony DUII and…
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Gov. Kotek appoints Dr. Sejal Hathi as new Oregon Health Authority director
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Monday that she has appointed Dr. Sejal Hathi as the new director of the Oregon Health Authority. She said Hathi, whose…
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Oregon gas prices fall another 6.4 cents a gallon, average $4.25; down 40 cents in a month, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.25/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Deschutes County re-launches effort to fill three vacancies on Historic Landmarks Commission
Deschutes County has renewed efforts to recruit residents who are interested in serving on its Historic Landmarks Commission, after a proposal to…
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Mt. Joy returns to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater for concert next August
(Update: With Live Nation announcement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced on Saturday another summer 2024 concert, as Mt. Joy…
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Judge bars some statements, allows others in 2 upcoming murder trials of Bend man charged in 3 deaths
A judge has issued a split ruling on statements made to police by a Bend man facing two murder trials in coming months in the deaths of a woman and…
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Day camps welcome Portland students as teacher strike enters a second week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — On Sunday evening, Portland Public Schools confirmed that there will be no school on Monday, as the district’s…
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Bend United Methodist Church celebrates more than 80 years of its Holiday Bazaar
Sunday marked the second and last day of the 83rd annual Holiday Bazaar at the Bend United Methodist Church. The event featured holiday crafts,…
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House passes Interior Department appropriations bill, including $1.25 million for Redmond Wetlands Complex
Latest timeline is to break ground next year on three-year project WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House has approved an Interior Department…
Continue ReadingTwo people struck, killed by MAX light rail train while trying to retrieve car part after I-84 crash, Portland police say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were killed in northeast Portland Saturday night when they apparently jumped over a barrier to retrieve a car…
Continue ReadingWhat to watch when Donald Trump takes the stand in New York civil fraud trial
By Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will take the stand Monday to give high-stakes testimony that could help decide the…
Continue ReadingA tide of election worker resignations raises alarms ahead of 2024
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — A wave of departures by election officials in key states risks adding new stress to the nation’s election…
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Nelson admits mistake in not checking Dahlgren background; Chang notes he was paid in full, blasts ‘shoddy’ process
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson, under fire from a county commissioner and others for not checking the work background of a consultant he hired…
Continue ReadingU.S. regulators will review car-tire chemical that kills salmon, upon request from West Coast tribes
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press U.S. regulators say they will review the use of a chemical found in almost every tire after a petition from West…
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More than 100 racers take part in the Turkey and Toddler Trots at COCC
The month of November is when a lot of families sign up for turkey trots before turkey day. Families ran their hearts out on Saturday at COCC for the…
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Millions of dollars of psychedelic mushrooms seized in a Connecticut bust
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press Law enforcement officials came across a staggering find after being tipped off about possible drug-dealing: dozens…
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