Madras Police Department unveils fresh new design for patrol vehicles
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Madras Police Department is unveiling a bold new look for…
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Oregon’s largest union, SEIU 503, rejoins labor federation AFL-CIO after nearly 20 years
After nearly 20 years apart, two of Oregon’s largest labor groups will officially join forces…
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Oregon school districts, employees face $670 million increase in payments to public pension system
Oregon school districts are projected to pay $670 million more to the state’s public employee pension program over the next two years, potentially…
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Oregon’s gas prices still falling, AAA says – and the new Bend Costco’s gas pumps are key factor in state’s lowest price
Gas prices are falling around the country and Oregon, and Bend’s gas prices now are some of the lowest in the state, and AAA Oregon said there’s a…
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Should metered traffic lights be added to a busy SW Bend roundabout?
(Update: adding video, KTVZ.COM Poll, comments from City of Bend engineer and city councilor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –If you’ve traveled through the Reed…
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Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general
CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, Annie Grayer, Evan Perez and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen…
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Arctic fox rescued in SW Portland receiving care at Oregon Zoo before heading to her new home in Wisconsin
A fantastic little visitor is making a big impact at the Oregon Zoo this week. A young arctic fox, found wandering in southwest Portland last…
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Avian influenza found in Malheur County backyard flock of chickens, ducks; humanely euthanized
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory on Wednesday confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian…
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FBI offers up to $25,000 reward for information about suspect behind Northwest ballot box fires
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The FBI said Wednesday it is offering up to $25,000 as a reward for information about the suspect behind…
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Family of Legacy Health security guard killed in shooting sues Portland hospital for $35M
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The family of a security guard who was killed at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center last year has filed a $35…
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You need to make $108,000 to afford a home in America
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — In most US cities, buying a home now requires a six-figure salary. A household needed to earn $107,700 to…
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Republicans will retain House majority, CNN projects, completing GOP’s dominance of Washington
By Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Republicans have secured their monopoly on power in Donald Trump’s new Washington, retaining their majority…
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Americans’ debt is growing — but so are incomes
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Americans are continuing to pile on debt at record levels — but for many households, those IOUs are completely…
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Spirit Airlines shares plunge on bankruptcy speculation
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Spirit Airlines’ shares plunged more than 50% in early trading Wednesday, following a report that it…
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FBI arrests alleged leaker of US intelligence documents related to Israel’s attack plans against Iran
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has charged a man for allegedly leaking highly classified US…
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Oregon task force finds ways to prevent patients from boarding in hospitals
Across a sprawling system of nearly 60 acute-care hospitals, Oregonians take up beds they do not need while other patients board in emergency rooms…
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Redmond city councilors hear range of public opinions about possible fireworks ban
The Redmond City Council heard a variety of public opinions Tuesday evening on whether to ban the private use of fireworks within the city limits,…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, Habitat for Humanity partner on affordable homes for district workers by Silver Rail Elementary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Qualifying employees of Bend-La Pine Schools will be eligible for affordable home ownership in a planned housing development…
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ in Trump administration
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Tami Luhby, Aaron Pellish and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Elon Musk…
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Eugene man pleads guilty to three federal hate crimes for defacing synagogue several times
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Eugene man pleaded guilty to three federal hate crimes Tuesday for defacing a Eugene synagogue on multiple occasions,…
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