Wyden, colleagues urge more funding for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday that he and Senate colleagues are urging federal agencies to act to reduce energy costs in…
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‘King of the Castle’ side-by-side race to close portions of Millican Plateau, N. Millican OHV Trail Systems
Prineville, Ore. — Portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systems will be closed October 20 – 22 for an annual…
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City of Bend seeks applicants for $1.2 million in affordable housing, social services funding
The City of Bend will be accepting proposals for funding for its Affordable Housing Fund and Community Development Block Grant Program. There is…
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Pile burning returns: Operations getting underway on the Deschutes and Willamette national forests
Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest plan to begin pile burning as favorable conditions exist, officials said Monday.…
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Oregon delegation, governor announce federal disaster declaration for 2018-20 Chinook salmon commercial fisheries
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, with Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val…
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ODFW: Upcoming Mule Deer Plan webinar focuses on predation, harvest management
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff will host a webinar about its rewrite of the Mule Deer Management Plan on…
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Culver among small cities across Oregon sharing $5.7 million in ODOT transportation funding
Culver is among small cities around the state are receiving a share of $5.7 million in Oregon Department of Transportation funding after the Small…
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Forest Service Pacific NW Region announces hiring opportunity for permanent seasonal jobs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service will be accepting applications for permanent seasonal jobs from…
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OHA’s new transportation data dashboard finds motorcycle, cyclist, pedestrian fatalities on the rise
Oregon Health Authority has unveiled another interactive data dashboard to help people more easily track state, county and demographic trends in…
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NW Power Council meets in Redmond, learns region is off to good start in meeting energy efficiency goals
At its recent meeting in Redmond, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council heard a presentation on the region’s initial good progress toward…
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Deschutes County Elections Office to test vote-counting system
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the Nov. 7 Special Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office will test the county’s vote-counting…
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ODOT sparks C.O. concern over plan to reduce services this winter due to falling gas tax dollars, rising costs
Driving conditions on snowy roads around the state this winter could be more challenging. The Oregon Department of Transportation is reducing…
Continue Reading Sisters Ranger District begins 3,600 acres of mowing operations to reduce risk of catastrophic wildfires
The Sisters Ranger District said Thursday it is conducting about 3,600 acres of mowing operations across the district over the fall and winter…
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C.O. activists stage ’empty-chair town hall,’ call on Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to hold in-person, unscripted event
Congresswoman’s staff defends her outreach efforts to constituents BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About two-dozen activists used an empty chair and the…
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DA Gunnels says Deschutes County is ‘close to the edge’ of crisis amid state’s public defender shortage
The state of Oregon has been battling a worsening public defender shortage, and now it’s at a tipping point, many involved believe. Over 2,000 people…
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Mirror Pond’s water level to be lowered 1-2 feet for city of Bend’s stormwater outflow improvements project
The city of Bend, with help from Pacific Power, is temporarily lowering the water level at Mirror Pond to make some stormwater outfall improvements,…
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City of Bend holds third roundtable on proposed transportation fee; neighborhood town hall coming up
Bend city councilors joined with community partners Wednesday for a third roundtable on a proposed transportation utility fee. Bend Bikes, the Bend…
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Crook County Court opens 30-day nomination period to fill vacancy after Commissioner Jerry Brummer’s resignation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Court on Tuesday began the official process of filling the seat recently vacated by Commissioner Jerry…
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Forest Service plans four weekday trail closures west of Bend during fire risk reduction work
Other trail closures are still in place, some include weekends BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday it will be…
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Bend Park & Rec secures more than $2 million in federal, state grants for Sawyer Park renovation project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Wednesday it has been awarded more than $2 million from a pair of federal and…
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