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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office marks one year of deflection program with graduation ceremony

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program, a community-based initiative that connects people struggling with addiction to treatment and support instead of jail. A graduation ceremony recognizing nine program participants took place today at The Taylor Center in Bend. The Deflection Program is voluntary and

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More than 345,000 acres have burned so far this year across Oregon

More than 322,000 acres have burned so far this year across Oregon, far fewer than a year ago

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, no active large fires are burning on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land, but three are burning statewide, according to the agency. So far this year, 2,867 fires have burned statewide, 1,060 fires of them on ODF-protected land.. In total, more than 322,000 acres have burned this year across the state. That’s

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Rep. Bynum to hold Portland press conference regarding issues with Department of Veterans Affairs

Rep. Bynum to hold Portland press conference regarding issues with Department of Veterans Affairs

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Tuesday, September 23rd, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum will be hosting a press conference with Congressman Ted Lieu in Portland to highlight the letter they are sending to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The letter raises concerns about the issues they say veterans are facing with accessing care at the VA, including mental health care.

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