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Governor declares October Fire Prevention Month

September 30, 2019 8:04 pm KTVZ

In support of National Fire Prevention Week, and at the request of the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal, Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed October as…

Oregon DHS announces changes to child fatality reviews

September 30, 2019 6:57 pm KTVZ

Shock. Horror. Sadness. These are the feelings often felt by family, friends, and the broader community when a child tragically dies from abuse or…

Wash. man charged in DUII injury crash on Hwy. 26

September 30, 2019 6:45 pm KTVZ

A Washington state man was cited for drunken driving and assault after a crash Saturday afternoon on rain-slick U.S. Highway 26 northwest of Madras…

Woman arrested after allegedly killing pet rabbit

September 30, 2019 6:07 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities are still trying to identify a woman who is suspected of killing a Marion County family’s pet rabbit. KOIN…

CO.’s September ends in cold, rainy, snowy fashion

September 30, 2019 5:51 pm KTVZ

The month of September and the first week of autumn was ending in cold, snowy and fashion in the Cascades and also on the High Desert, as…

It’s International Walk (and Roll) to School Week

September 30, 2019 4:58 pm KTVZ

Join Commute Options and local students for International Walk and Roll to School Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4. During the week, Central Oregon will see…

OHA sparks social media talk on mental health, addiction recovery

September 30, 2019 4:19 pm KTVZ

The Oregon Health Authority invites Oregonians to join a celebration of recovery from addiction and mental illness by posting their stories on social…

BBB warns of growing risks for young gamers

September 30, 2019 3:29 pm KTVZ

More children are playing games online than ever before, and the risks continue to grow. With over 900,000 games available in app stores, it’s…

Redmond painter gives Senior Center free paint job

September 30, 2019 3:11 am KTVZ

After the Redmond Senior Center asked the community to help them improve their facility ,in an effort to thrive and stay open and thrive, a local…

Bend filmmaker to debut movie at BendFilm Festival

September 30, 2019 2:49 am KTVZ

The snowstorm that hit Central Oregon in late February and early March made the perfect backdrop for a Bend filmmaker’s feature film, which…

Oregon universities, SEIU reach contract deal, avert strike

September 30, 2019 12:44 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding SEIU statement) Bargaining teams from Oregon’s seven public universities and the union representing about 4,500 classified…

Train derails north of Salem, cause under investigation

September 30, 2019 12:36 am KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a train derailed north of Salem early Sunday, breaking a utility pole that resulted in power outages and causing…

Salem police: Oregon State Police to investigate death

September 30, 2019 12:14 am KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Salem police say a man taken into custody after allegedly causing a disturbance at a restaurant later died, and that the case…

Bend police find missing Redmond woman

September 29, 2019 9:13 pm KTVZ

(Update: Missing woman found safe) A Redmond woman missing since Friday afternoon was found by Bend police on Sunday and is safe, officials said.…

Macy’s to close landmark downtown Seattle store

September 29, 2019 7:08 am KTVZ

SEATTLE (AP) — Macy’s officials have confirmed that its landmark store in downtown Seattle will close at the end of February. The Seattle…

NW grocers, union reach contract deal, head off strike

September 29, 2019 3:19 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding that it was second major union contract agreement of the day) A through-the-night bargaining session — the first with a federal…

DA: Redmond officer punches were proper, but arrest unlawful

September 28, 2019 9:54 pm KTVZ

Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel ruled Friday that two Redmond Police Department officers used justifiable force in an arrest at a city…