“The job’s not done”: Rep. Janelle Bynum files for reelection
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum filed for reelection for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District to continue her work in the U.S. House of…
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House Republicans halt floor work, demand investigation for complaint against Bend lawmaker
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House Republicans paused floor deliberations Monday to protest the handling of a conduct complaint against Representative…
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COCC president responds after classified workers declare impasse, which may lead to Oregon’s first community college strike
Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage…
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Oregon House Republicans stage walkout as gas tax election, gun control votes near
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republicans began boycotting the House floor Monday afternoon, shortly after the…
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There’s Good News: Beloved ‘Yard Cat’ returns home after month-long adventure
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lost cat named Leo was reunited with his family on Tuesday after spending nearly one month at Cascade Disposal in Bend. A…
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Oregon Senate passes bill to reschedule gas tax referral to May, despite GOP opposition
After several delays and an encroaching Wednesday deadline, a proposal to reschedule the date of a gas tax referendum from November to May finally…
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15-year-old who left secure J Bar J facility in Bend without permission is found, arrested at Redmond restaurant
A 15-year-old male juvenile who left a secure J Bar J Youth Services facility without permission late Sunday night, prompting a search and an alert…
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More pain at the pump: Oregon gas prices jump again, up nearly 18 cents in past week, 47 cents in a month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s average gas prices have risen 17.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.78 a gallon on Monday, due in…
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Bend 15-year-old arrested for string of disturbing TikTok videos taken at public spaces across the city
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Monday they have arrested a 15-year-old resident on over two-dozen charges after a series of recent TikTok…
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Andrew Caruana announces candidacy for House District 54, to run against Rep. Kropf in Democratic Primary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community disability rights advocate Andrew Caruana has filed to run for House District 54 against incumbent Rep. Jason Kropf in…
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Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets
By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Stocks fell, gold moved higher and volatility picked up Monday as uncertainty about President Donald…
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Wyden and Merkley choose town hall over State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced they will not attend the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, February…
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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner
By Alli Rosenbloom, Nick Watt, CNN (CNN) — Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the…
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What travelers need to know as situation in Mexico calms
By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — The situation in Mexico is returning to normal following widespread unrest in the wake of the killing of drug…
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PacifiCorp reaches $575 million settlement over wildfire damage
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — PacifiCorp, the parent company of Pacific Power, announced it has reached a $575 million settlement with the federal…
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Avalanche near Lake Tahoe claims nine lives weeks after deadly Sierra Nevada slide
NEVADA CITY, Ca. (CNN) — Just six weeks after Bend resident and snowmobiler Chris Thomason of Thomason Auto Group, was killed in an avalanche in…
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President Trump orders release of government files on alien life and UFOs
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. government agencies to release files related to alien life and unidentified flying…
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Three Bend residents arrested for child sex abuse offenses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend Police arrested three local men over the past two months in connection with separate investigations into child sexual abuse…
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St. Charles Bend nurses ratify contract, securing wage increase
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Registered nurses at St. Charles Bend voted overwhelmingly to ratify a two-and-a-half year contract agreement on Thursday, Feb.…
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Loud and proud: Monster trucks will invade the Redmond Fairgrounds for a pair of Saturday shows
(UPDATE: adding video)REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Monster X Tour will once again bring national monster truck competitions to the First Interstate…
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