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Oregon House passes self-serve gas bill on 47-10 vote, sending measure on to Senate

March 20, 2023 4:06 pm KTVZ News Partners

Legislation that would allow Oregonians to pump their own gas, ending one of two such bans in the U.S., won Oregon House approval on a 47-10 vote,…

City of Bend opens application period for $2,000 e-bike rebates

March 20, 2023 1:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

The application period opened Monday for the City of Bend’s Electric Bike (e-bike) Rebate Program.…

Deschutes County commissioners extend lease on Redmond Safe Parking Program site, OK adding 2 spaces

March 20, 2023 11:39 am KTVZ

Deschutes County commissioners agreed Monday to extend the lease on a recently location for Redmond’s Safe Parking Program for another year and…

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wraps up Oregon visit after stops in Bend, Medford, Klamath Basin, at Crater Lake

March 20, 2023 11:04 am KTVZ News Partners

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has concluded a three-day visit to Oregon this weekend, including a stop in Bend, to highlight Biden-Harris…

Read all about it! C.O. middle-schoolers face off in regional Oregon Battle of the Books competition

March 18, 2023 7:50 pm KTVZ

The regional Oregon Battle of the Books tournament took place Saturday at Seven Peaks School, a quiz bowl-type competition for teams of sixth through…

Early-morning fire destroys Crooked River Ranch outbuilding; crews contain blaze, prevent spread

March 18, 2023 3:32 pm Barney Lerten

A fire at Crooked River Ranch early Saturday morning destroyed a small outbuilding and the tractor and flatbed trailer inside, but firefighters…

Finalists for OSU-Cascades top leadership position to be interviewed, give campus presentations

March 17, 2023 11:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final candidates for the role of chancellor and dean, the top leadership position at Oregon State University-Cascades, will…

Deschutes County Library gets overdue book in the mail — as in 44 years past due

March 17, 2023 12:48 pm KTVZ

The Deschutes Public Library sees roughly 2,000 books returned to its locations every day. The vast majority of those are returned via the book drops…

Interior Secty. Deb Haaland, Merkley speak after Bend roundtable on outdoor recreation, tribal assistance

March 17, 2023 1:01 pm KTVZ News Partners

As U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland began a three-day visit to Oregon, including a Friday stop in Bend, the Department of the Interior announced…

Central Oregonians join in celebrating St. Patty’s Day; Bend Police urge arranging a safe, sober ride home

March 17, 2023 11:52 am KTVZ

It’s that time again, to wear something green in order to avoid being pinched and to become invisible to leprechauns. St. Patrick’s Day is here,…

‘Pay or Die’: Bend mother, daughter featured in new documentary about struggle to afford life-saving insulin

March 17, 2023 12:00 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The high cost of insulin has been a stressful challenge for millions of Americans and families across…

New OLCC board chairman vows agency changes in wake of bourbon scandal, will work to restore public trust

March 17, 2023 4:50 pm KTVZ News Partners

The recently appointed chair of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission made clear the agency will change its ways in the wake of a recent scandal,…

Merkley co-sponsors legislation to protect monarch butterfly, pollinator populations

March 17, 2023 4:08 pm KTVZ News Partners

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) teamed up Friday with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to announce the 2023 Monarch Action, Recovery and Conservation of Habitat…

Haaland criticized over ‘difficult’ choice on Willow project

March 17, 2023 7:57 am Associated Press

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In early March, President Joe Biden met with members of Alaska’s bipartisan congressional…

As spring break travel season nears, Redmond Airport urges early arrival, check parking lots ahead

March 17, 2023 2:49 pm KTVZ News Partners

Redmond Municipal Airport said Friday it anticipates a high volume of passengers to pass through the terminal during the upcoming spring break season…