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Update: Police say a group of about 150 protesters carrying anti-Biden and anti-police signs marched in Portland streets and damaged the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Oregon. 8 arrested; 3 arrested in similar sized crowd, violence in Seattle.

Portland protesters damage Democratic headquarters, later attack ICE offices

Police say a group of about 150 protesters carrying anti-Biden and anti-police signs marched in Portland streets and damaged the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Oregon.

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Sixteen sheriffs - including Shane Nelson of Deschutes County - have signed a letter endorsing Measure 101, an initiative on the Nov. ballot that would repeal the state's sanctuary status.

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Reminder: The 2017 open enrollment period for health insurance coverage through ends Tuesday

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Video: In protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bend's Pine Tavern Restaurant owner Bill McCormick poured all of its Russian vodka down the drain in a downtown Bend street today. He's switching to Oregon-made vodka.

Pine Tavern Restaurant owner pours out Russian vodka in the street

In protest of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bend's Pine Tavern Restaurant owner Bill McCormick poured all of its Russian vodka down the drain Thursday.

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Oregon poachers beware -- there is a new force in the courts: an anti-poaching special prosecutor. Jay D. Hall, hired last month as a new assistant attorney general with the Oregon Department of Justice, is serious about prosecuting wildlife crimes.

Oregon Dept. of Justice hires anti-poaching special prosecutor

Oregon poachers beware, there is a new force in the courts: an anti-poaching special prosecutor. Jay D. Hall, hired last month as a new assistant attorney general with the Oregon Department of...

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Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, is drawing up a 21 percent surtax on Big Oil's excess profits that would seek to rein in the industry’s skyrocketing profits at a time when gasoline prices are at record highs.

Biden ally pushes Big Oil surtax to eliminate 'perverse' incentives to price gouge

By Matt Egan, CNN Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden is drawing up a surtax on Big Oil that would seek to rein in the industry’s skyrocketing profits at a time when gasoline prices are at record highs. Wyden,...

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Just hours after the city of Bend unveiled a rainbow crosswalk to mark the start of Pride Month, vandals defaced it with tire marks, but as Mayor Melanie Kebler said on Bend subreddit: "Thing about paint on asphalt is - we can just put down more paint :)"

City of Bend's new Pride Month crosswalk defaced with tire marks by vandals

Just hours after the city of Bend unveiled a rainbow crosswalk on Riverside Boulevard to mark the start of Pride Month, vandals defaced it with tire marks, but as Mayor Melanie Kebler said on the...

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Update: Portland protesters damage Democratic Party of Oregon headquarters, later attack ICE offices, where federal officers use munitions, tear gas to disperse them.

Portland protesters damage Democratic headquarters, later attack ICE offices

Police say a group of about 150 protesters carrying anti-Biden and anti-police signs marched in Portland streets and damaged the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Oregon.

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Sen. Jeff Merkley today launched a new resource for Oregonians seeking information about the coronavirus (COVID-19), including the number of cases in Oregon and information on risk of exposure, prevention and treatment;

Merkley launches Oregon coronavirus resource web page

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday launched a new resource for Oregonians seeking information about the coronavirus (COVID-19), including the number of cases in Oregon; information on risk of...

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Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced today a new scholarship program to enable Oregonians who could otherwise not afford to participate in a congressional internship to gain experience in his Washington D.C. and Portland offices.

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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley introduces bill to ban hedge fund ownership of U.S. homes.

Merkley introduces bill to ban hedge fund ownership of U.S. homes

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – As our nation continues to face a crisis of housing affordability, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act, a piece of legislation...

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A gunman killed one person and wounded at least five others, four critically, at a cabinet manufacturer in Bryan, Texas today, police say. The gunman, believed to be an employee of the company, fled before police arrived but was later taken into custody.

A shooting at a Texas office park has left 1 person dead and 5 wounded, police say

A gunman killed one person and wounded at least five others — four of them critically — at a cabinet manufacturer in Bryan, Texas, on Thursday afternoon, police said. The gunman, who is believed to...

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A Bend man who showed off his stash of illegal fireworks online and frequently shoots them off in his neighborhood was cited this afternoon and more than $1,000 worth of the fireworks seized in a raid on his home, police say.

Bend man who showed off illegal fireworks stash online cited; police seize more than $1,000 worth...

A Bend man who showed off his stash of illegal fireworks online and frequently shoots them off in his neighborhood was cited Thursday and more than $1,000 worth of the fireworks seized in a raid on...

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Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., today led all six Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation in pushing the Trump administration to help meet Oregon’s urgent need for critical coronavirus testing supplies at long-term care facilities.

Oregon lawmakers press for more testing supplies for long-term care facilities

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Friday led all six Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation in pushing the Trump administration to help meet Oregon’s urgent need for critical coronavirus...

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Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden cosigned a letter today to President Biden, urging the administration to extend the pause on federally held student loan payments until at least the end of the year and to provide meaningful student debt cancellation.

Merkley, Wyden, colleagues urge administration to extend student loan repayment pause

Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden cosigned a letter Friday to President Biden, urging the administration to act now to extend the pause on federally held student loan payments until at least the end...

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DECISION 2022: Seven-term U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader has been ousted in the Democratic primary in Oregon by progressive challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner, the Associated Press declared this morning.

Progressive ousts Biden-backed Schrader in Oregon primary

By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Seven-term U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader, a centrist who was endorsed by President Joe Biden, has been ousted in the Democratic primary in Oregon...

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Oregon's attorney general has released a certified ballot title for an initiative that would restrict the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in the state.

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Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., said today they aim to address overcrowded classrooms by introducing the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act, "bold legislation that invests in smaller class sizes in public schools."

Merkley introduces bill to reduce public school class sizes

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., said Tuesday they aim to address overcrowded classrooms by introducing the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act, bold legislation...

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The walkout by most Senate Republicans that has stymied action on hundreds of bills has gone on on for almost a week, with Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp of Bend at the forefront. Unless something changes, he doesn't see a quick resolution in sight.

Oregon Senate GOP Leader Tim Knopp of Bend sees no quick end to nearly week-old boycott, legislat...

The walkout by most Senate Republicans that has stymied action on hundreds of bills large and small has gone on for almost a week now, with Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp of Bend at the forefront...

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BREAKING NEWS; Police and medics rushed to the Safeway at the Forum Shopping Center in northeast Bend this evening on reports of an active-shooter situation with one or two gunmen and possibly multiple victims. We have crews at the scene/on the way..

Gunman opens fire at East Bend shopping center, inside Safeway: 3 people dead, including shooter

A gunman armed with a rifle and shotgun fired several shots in the parking lot of a northeast Bend shopping center Sunday evening, then entered a Safeway and fired numerous more shots, killing two...

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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said today that they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would cut taxes for working families in Oregon and nationwide by expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.

Wyden, Merkley, colleagues introduce bill to expand Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday that they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would cut taxes for working families in Oregon and nation...

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Oregon Senator Merkley trashes what he called Postmaster General DeJoy's 'Delaying Mail in America' plan during Senate floor speech.

Senator Merkley trashes Postmaster General DeJoy's 'Delaying Mail in America' plan during Senate...

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., delivered a speech this week on the Senate floor to call attention to the urgent United States Postal Service issues impacting Oregonians. His speech...

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BREAKING NEWS: Deschutes 911 confirms Residents on Cinder Butte Road in Deschutes River Woods have been sent a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation order due to a wind-driven fire in the area. Working to learn more.

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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Someone wielding an assault-style rifle opened fire in the parking lot of a northeast Bend shopping center this evening and soon entered a Safeway store. where three people were killed, including the suspect, police confirmed.

Gunman opens fire at East Bend shopping center, inside Safeway: 3 people dead, including shooter

A gunman armed with a rifle and shotgun fired several shots in the parking lot of a northeast Bend shopping center Sunday evening, then entered a Safeway and fired numerous more shots, killing two...

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BREAKING NEWS: The Oregon Supreme Court ruled today that 10 Republican state senators, including Bend's Tim Knopp, who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care and gun rights cannot run for reelection.

Oregon Supreme Court rules 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care and gun rights cannot run for...

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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., with colleagues have introduced legislation that would codify the right to contraception, which the Supreme Court first recognized more than half a century ago in its decision in Griswold v. Connecticut.

Wyden, Merkley, colleagues introduce bill to codify right to contraception

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., with colleagues have introduced legislation that would codify the right to contraception, which the Supreme Court first recognized more...

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An OSP trooper in Bend has been placed on paid administrative leave for posting a video on Instagram in which he says he will refuse to comply with Gov. Kate Brown’s vaccine mandate and decries “unlawful orders” that threaten Oregonians’ livelihoods.

Bend OSP trooper placed on leave over video saying he'll refuse to follow state's vaccine mandate

An Oregon State Police trooper in Bend has been placed on paid administrative leave for posting a video on Instagram in which he says he will refuse to comply with Gov. Kate Brown’s vaccine mandate...

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Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that the Burns Paiute Tribe will receive nearly $500,000 from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to build a resilient communications tower that will help with rural broadband connection.

Senators: Burns Paiute Tribe to receive nearly $500K for communications tower to help with rural...

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that the Burns Paiute Tribe will receive nearly $500,000 from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to build a resilient...

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BREAKING: CNN says federal authorities arrested Ammon Bundy, several followers in traffic stop away from Malheur Refuge; shots fired after

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Video: Dozens gathered at an intersection near St. Charles Bend this afternoon to wave signs and offer thanks to all the caregiving staff at the hospital for all they have done on the front lines during the challenging times of COVID-19

'Thank You' rally salutes St. Charles Bend caregivers, staff

Dozens gathered at an intersection near St. Charles Bend Friday afternoon to wave signs and offer thanks to all the caregiving staff at the hospital for all they have done on the front lines during...

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Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. in Bend announced today it will operate as a not-for-profit company, saying it will allow the brewery to donate the entirety of its net profits to support causes that will strengthen the community.

Cascade Lakes Brewing moving to not-for-profit model, citing benefits for causes, employees

Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. announced Tuesday it will operate as a not-for-profit company, allowing the Central Oregon brewery to donate the entirety of its net profits to support causes that will...

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Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-09) have teamed up to introduce the bicameral End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023, legislation to ban hedge fund ownership of residential housing.

Merkley, Smith introduce legislation to ban hedge fund ownership of residential housing

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-09) have teamed up to introduce the bicameral End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act of 2023. This legislation...

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BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Kate Brown announced this afternoon she will be deploying up to 1,500 Oregon National Guard members to support front-line health care workers at Oregon's beleaguered hospitals, including St. Charles Health System.

Gov. Brown deploying up to 1,500 National Guard members to help St. Charles, other hospitals

Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday afternoon she will be deploying up to 1,500 Oregon National Guard members to support front-line health care workers at Oregon's beleaguered hospitals, including St....

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Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has joined colleagues in both chambers of Congress to introduce bicameral legislation that would cap the list price of insulin at no more than $20 per vial.

Merkley introduces bill to cap list price of insulin at $20 a vial

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has joined colleagues in both chambers of Congress to introduce bicameral legislation that would cap the list price of insulin at no more than $20 per...

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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, colleagues have announced an agreement to advance bipartisan legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress and their spouses, families.

Merkley cosponsors bipartisan bill to ban stock trading by members of Congress and their families

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have announced an agreement to advance bipartisan legislation, built off of Merkley’s...

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Veteran NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist Bob Shaw announced on today's Sunrise program that he is retiring in late July, after 24 years on the air -- the longest-tenured chief meteorologist in KTVZ's 45-year history. We're going to miss you, Bob!

NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist Bob Shaw announces his retirement, after 24 years on the air

Veteran NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist Bob Shaw announced on Friday's Sunrise program that he is retiring after 24 years on the air.

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Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., other Democrat senators introduce Debt-Free College Act, to reverse the growing student debt crisis and creates a path for students to be able to attend public colleges without taking on debt.

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Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden join group of 18 senators in legislation to boost protections for national monuments against what they call "the Trump administration’s unprecedented attacks on public lands."

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BREAKING NEWS: Sen. Ron Wyden voiced concerns today in a letter to the parent company of Mt. Bachelor that introduction of the "Fast Tracks" pass at the ski resort will result in inequitable access to public lands and called on it to "abandon its plans."

Wyden calls on Mt. Bachelor to scrap new 'Fast Tracks' pass, raises equity concerns

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., expressed concerns Wednesday in a letter to the parent company of Mt. Bachelor that the introduction of the "Fast Tracks" pass at the Central Oregon ski resort will result in...

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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they and Senate colleagues have reintroduced legislation that seeks healing for stolen Native children and their communities from the "shameful human rights violation" of Indian boarding schools.

Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill seeking healing for stolen Native children and their communities

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said Friday they and Senate colleagues have reintroduced legislation that seeks healing for stolen Native children and their communities.

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Video: At least a dozen people rallied outside of the Bend Police Department headquarters this evening to show support for local law enforcement.

Pro-police rally held outside Bend Police Dept. HQ

A group that organizers say grew to over 100 at its peak rallied outside of the Bend Police Department headquarters on Friday evening to show support for local law enforcement.

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BREAKING NEWS: A Portland man arrested on attempted murder and other charges Thursday by DCSO's deputies and SWAT Team was planning a shooting attack with several guns at a rock-climbing event, possibly at Smith Rock State Park, authorities say.

Background emerges about Portland climber accused of planning mass shooting at Smith Rock weekend...

More details have come to light about the climbing and work background of a Portland man arrested late last week on attempted murder and other charges, accused of bringing several guns to Central...

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Video: Nearly 20 years ago, Tricia Connolly became Bend's first female firefighter. Now she's been promoted as the firest woman to serve as battalion cief.

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Alaska's last two Blockbuster video stores are calling it quits, leaving just one store open anywhere in the nation -- in Bend.

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BREAKING NEWS: Nearly 1,000 nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association at St. Charles Bend have voted overwhelmingly and in record-breaking numbers to authorize a strike at the hospital, the union announced today.

St. Charles Bend nurses vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike; hospital says it expects to reach...

Nearly 1,000 nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association at St. Charles Bend have voted overwhelmingly and in record-breaking numbers to authorize a strike at the hospital, the union announ...

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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) teamed up today with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to announce the 2023 Monarch Action, Recovery and Conservation of Habitat (MONARCH) Act.

Merkley co-sponsors legislation to protect monarch butterfly, pollinator populations

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) teamed up Friday with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to announce the 2023 Monarch Action, Recovery and Conservation of Habitat (MONARCH) Act.

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The City Council in Portland will vote Wednesday on an emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response to the new law prohibiting most abortions there.

Portland to vote on Texas trade ban over abortion law

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland, Oregon will vote Wednesday on an emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response to the new law...

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For the first time in over a century, bull trout were found in a reconnected creek channel crossing the Sun Pass State Forest in Klamath County – a significant milestone in restoring and improving habitat for the threatened fish species.

Bull trout discovery in Klamath County creek a restoration milestone

For the first time in over a century, bull trout were found in a reconnected creek channel crossing the Sun Pass State Forest in Klamath County – a significant milestone in restoring and improving...

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Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced today he has received more than 15,000 nominations for more than 4,000 miles of rivers and streams in Oregon that enthusiasts believe deserve to be added to the national Wild and Scenic Rivers designation list.

Wyden: More than 15,000 nominations for wild, scenic rivers

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday he has received more than 15,000 nominations for more than 4,000 miles of rivers and streams in Oregon that enthusiasts believe deserve to be added to the...

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Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are cosponsoring the EDUCATORS for America Act, major $1 billion legislation that would help raise student achievement and rebuild the educator pipeline by supporting the development and retention of effective educators.

Merkley, Wyden cosponsor $1 billion bill to support, boost America's public school teachers

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are cosponsoring the EDUCATORS for America Act, major legislation that would help raise student achievement and rebuild the educator pipeline by...

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Two or three thunderous booms of as-yet unknown origin rocked homes, rattled windows and scared people and animals tonight over a wide area, from Sisters to Redmond and Tumalo to Bend; many called dispatchers, went outside or online to learn what happened.

DCSO, OSP detectives find site of blasts near Fryrear Butte, possibly caused by exploding targets

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office detectives, aided by Oregon State Police Bomb Squad detectives, said Monday they found the location of the 2-3 very loud explosions that rocked residents over a wide...

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Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced today an investment of $27 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to help support recovery efforts for Pacific salmon populations.

Wyden, Merkley announce $27 million to support Pacific salmon recovery in Oregon

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Thursday an investment of $27 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to help support recovery efforts...

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The snowstorm that hit Central Oregon in late February and early March made the perfect backdrop for a Bend filmmaker’s feature film, which will debut -- of course -- at the BendFilm Festival. @RheaKTVZ talked with Tim Cash for tonight's story.

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Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced today that Central Oregon Community College has been awarded nearly $3 million to help expand the electric vehicle technician workforce.

COCC receives nearly $3 million for program to expand electric vehicle technician workforce

Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Central Oregon Community College has been awarded nearly $3 million to help expand the electric vehicle technician workforce.

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The Oregon Board of Education today unanimously adopted an "All Students Belong" rule that bans "symbols of hatred" from all school grounds, including the Confederate flag, swastikas and nooses.

Helt backs Oregon schools' hate-symbols ban, aims to make it state law

The Oregon Board of Education is sending a strong message.

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BREAKING NEWS:Alaska Airlines will step up its Redmond Municipal Airport presence in a major way in early 2020, with new daily flights to and from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego on their 76-seat Embraer 175 jets, the airline announced today.

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BREAKING NEWS: Fred Meyer union grocery workers in Bend, Portland and elsewhere began a week-long walkout this morning, accusing the company of unfair labor practices and failing to pay employees the wages they deserve.

Fred Meyer, grocery union reach settlement, strike over after less than a day

The union for thousands of Fred Meyer grocery workers in Bend, Portland and two other Oregon locations reached a tentative settlement late Friday night, ending a planned week-long strike over alleged...

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Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced this week that Oregon counties will receive more than $82 million in payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.

Wyden, Merkley: $82 million in Secure Rural Schools funds going to Oregon counties

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced this week that Oregon counties will receive more than $82 million in payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community...

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As Juneteenth approaches, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley co-sponsors bill to close 'slavery as punishment' loophole in the Constitution's 13th Amendment.

Merkley co-sponsors bill to close 'slavery as punishment' loophole in Constitution's 13th Amendment

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- As Juneteenth approaches, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, New Jersey's U.S. Senator Cory Booker, and U.S. Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA-05) teamed up to introduce...

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GOOD-NEWS UPDATE: A 34-year-old Bend man who went for a walk to get coffee on Christmas and never returned, prompting an extensive search by worried friends and family, was found in good condition and rescued from a 6-foot-deep dry well this afternoon.

Missing Bend man, subject of extensive search, found 2 days later, rescued from 6-foot-deep dry well

A 34-year-old Bend man who left home to get coffee on Christmas Day and never returned, prompting an extensive search by worried friends and family was found in good condition and rescued two days...

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BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Kate Brown issued a stern open letter today to Oregon superintendents, school board members and education leaders, warning them that the state can and will enforce the mandate that school students and staff wear masks indoors this fall.

Gov. Brown sternly warns school leaders not to violate state's indoor-mask requirements

Gov. Kate Brown issued a stern open letter Tuesday to Oregon superintendents, school board members and education leaders, warning them that the state can and will enforce the mandate that school...

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A GOOD NEWS update! Finn, the German shepherd who was swept away in an irrigation canal at Smith Rock State Park on Tuesday, has been found along Hwy. 97 on the north end of Terrebonne and is being reunited with his owners.

Happy update: Dog swept away days ago in Smith Rock canal turns up safe in Terrebonne

A German shepherd who was swept away in an irrigation canal at Smith Rock State Park on Tuesday has been found and is being reunited with his owners.

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AMBER Alert update: Three days of searching for a father who allegedly abducted his son and another boy in Utah led authorities to his location early today in Elko, Nevada, and after being detained, he provided the location of the 2 boys and their mother.

AMBER Alert update: Suspect in Utah abduction located in Nevada; 2 boys found safe

Three days of searching for a father who allegedly abducted his son and another boy in Utah led authorities to his location early Saturday in Elko, Nevada, and after being taken into custody, he...

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Sens. Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Senate colleagues this week reintroduced legislation that would allow VA doctors to prescribe medical cannabis to veterans in Oregon and other states and territories where there are established medical cannabis programs.

Wyden, Merkley, colleagues reintroduce legislation to let VA prescribe medical cannabis to veterans

Sens. Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Senate colleagues this week reintroduced legislation that would allow doctors at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prescribe medical cannabis to veterans in...

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Bend Senior High School has been awarded a $24,510 grant from the American Welding Society to upgrade its welding program and give students the opportunity to earn an entry-level, Level 1 welder certification while still in high school.

Bend Senior HS receives $24K grant to upgrade welding program, offer path to certification

Bend Senior High School has been awarded a $24,510 grant from the American Welding Society to upgrade its welding program and give students the opportunity to earn an entry-level, Level 1 welder...

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Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said today in the wake of the tragic shooting at a Bend shopping center that he's willing to work with anyone on "solutions that put an end to this gun violence madness once and for all."

'This doesn't have to happen': Reactions to Bend shooting from officials, city council, Safeway,...

Gov. Kate Brown, Oregon's two U.S. senators and others issued statements Monday in the wake of Sunday evening's shooting at Bend's Forum Shopping Center that left three people dead, including the...

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BREAKING NEWS: A Harney County judge ruled today that a voter-approved gun control law violates the state constitution, continuing to block Measure 114 from taking effect and casting fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure.

Voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, judge rules

By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, a judge ruled Tuesday, continuing to block it from...

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Special Olympics athlete Chris Nikic crossed the finish line on Saturday to become the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon.

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A patient who had the COVID-19 virus was discharged Tuesday from St. Charles Bend, leaving the hospital with no coronavirus patients for the first time in nearly six weeks, a representative said.

St. Charles Bend has no COVID-19 patients for first time in 6 weeks

A patient who had the COVID-19 virus was discharged Tuesday from St. Charles Bend, leaving the hospital with no novel coronavirus patients for the first time in nearly six weeks, a representative...

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OLYMPICS VIDEO: Bend's own Ben Ferguson had an incredible first run in the men's halfpipe and is No. 4 after the 2 qualifying runs for tomorrow's night's final! 'Ben Ferguson is here, ladies and gentlemen!'

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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said today they have joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce comprehensive legislation that would protect workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer workplaces.

Wyden, Merkley, colleagues introduce legislation to protect workers' right to organize

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Monday they have joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce comprehensive legislation that would protect workers’ right to organize and bargain...

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FIRE ALERT: A major wildfire, the Milemarker 132 Fire, broke out this afternoon just north of Bend in an area known as Dirt World, prompting a major air and ground attack, evacuations and a power outage affecting 14,000 Pacific Power customers. We're live.

Evacuation levels lowered after 78-acre Mile Marker 132 Fire; TDS repair crews work to restore...

Two days after a fast-moving brush fire on Bend's northern outskirts sent up thick, billowing smoke and brought a major ground and air attack that stopped its advance, the widespread impacts were...

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CNN says 2 people didn't obey orders to surrender - LaVoy Finicum, who was killed, and Ryan Bundy, who was wounded

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Some Josephine County health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car, injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.

S. Oregon health workers stuck in snow give other stranded drivers vaccine

Some Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car, injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.

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The Bend Police Department announced with sadness today the passing of a valued member of the force – K-9 Haras, who served the region for seven years until his retirement six years ago.

Bend Police sadly announce passing of K-9 Haras, a 'tenacious and driven' member of the force for 7...

The Bend Police Department announced with sadness Monday the passing of a valued member of the force – K-9 Haras, who served the region for seven years until his retirement six years ago.

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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say they and colleagues have introduced legislation that would establish a new pilot program to provide comprehensive dental care to veterans in Oregon and nationwide diagnosed with diabetes and coronary artery disease.

Wyden, Merkley introduce bill to create dental care pilot program for veterans with chronic health...

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Thursday they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would establish a new pilot program to provide comprehensive dental care to...

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Video: Suzanne and James Brierley say when they bought their home back in 2017, their realtor had mentioned a small cave was under their plot of land somewhere -- but what they found was not what they expected.

Bend homeowners discover large lava tube beneath property

Suzanne and James Brierley say when they bought their home back in 2017, their realtor had mentioned a small cave was under their plot of land somewhere -- but what they found was not what they...

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Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney will let bill backing move to a national popular vote go to floor for a vote

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BREAKING NEWS: To further protect its patients and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Charles Health System announced today it will require starting Oct. 18 that visitors to any of its hospitals or clinics be fully vaccinated.

St. Charles to require that all hospital, clinic visitors be fully vaccinated

To further protect its patients and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Charles Health System announced Tuesday it soon will require that visitors to any of its hospitals or clinics be fully...

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Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday they are co-sponsoring the Next Step Home Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at restoring voting rights for people with felony convictions who have successfully re-entered society.

Wyden, Merkley co-sponsor bill to restore voting rights for qualifying formerly incarcerated...

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday they are co-sponsoring the Next Step Home Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at restoring voting rights for people...

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BREAKING NEWS: In a stunning and unprecedented decision, the Colorado Supreme Court has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot, ruling he isn’t an eligible presidential candidate due to the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”

Trump is ineligible for office under 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrectionist ban,’ Colorado Supreme Court...

By Marshall Cohen, Devan Cole and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — In a stunning and unprecedented decision, the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s...

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Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say 33 rural counties in Oregon will begin receiving Secure Rural Schools payments this week, after their successful effort to extend the lifeline funding program for schools, roads and law enforcement

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On Wednesday, members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, along with missionaries and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, unloaded 24 pallets of donated food and supplies delivered to the Confederated Tribes by the church.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates food, supplies to Warm Springs tribes

On Wednesday morning, members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, along with missionaries and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, worked together to unload 24 pallets...

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Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced tosay a total of more than $3.28 million in federal grants to help protect Oregonians from domestic violence and stalking and to support survivors.

$3.2 million in federal grants to Oregon seek to address domestic violence, expand services for...

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday a total of more than $3.28 million in federal grants to help protect Oregonians from domestic violence and stalking and...

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A Marion County judge ruled today the Oregon Republican Party should be permitted to place its November election statement in the state Voters' Pamphlet, although the secretary of state’s office says the party missed the deadline by 29 seconds.

Clarno will include GOP statement in Voters' Pamphlet but appeal ruling

A Marion County judge ruled Monday the Oregon Republican Party should be permitted to place its November election statement in the state voting guide although the secretary of state’s office says the...

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BREAKING NEWS: The Associated Press has made the call: Tina Kotek has been elected Oregon's next governor, extending longtime Democratic control of the state's top office and dashing GOP hopes for a rare win in a top race on the West Coast.

Democrat Tina Kotek wins Oregon governor's race

Tina Kotek has been elected Oregon’s next governor, extending longtime Democratic control of the state and dashing Republican hopes for a rare win in a top race on the West Coast of the United States.

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Update: An Oregon State Police trooper exchanged gunfire with a man who was holding the driver of a semitrailer at gunpoint this morning along Interstate 5 in Salem, leaving the suspect dead, authorities say.

Oregon trooper finds driver held at gunpoint; suspect dead

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon State Police trooper exchanged gunfire with a man who was holding the driver of a semitrailer at gunpoint Monday morning along Interstate 5 in Salem, leaving the suspect...

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Dozens of boats and hundreds of boaters took part in a rally in support of President Trump today on the waters of Lake Billy Chinook.

Lake Billy Chinook boaters hold rally on the water in support of President Trump

Dozens of boats and hundreds of boaters took part in a rally in support of President Trump Saturday on the waters of Lake Billy Chinook.

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Sens. Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Senate colleagues are calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to advance permanent, comprehensive pay reform for wildland firefighters in Oregon and nationwide as temporary pay increases are set to end.

Wyden, Merkley, colleagues urge immediate action on wildland firefighter pay reform

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Senate colleagues this week called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to advance permanent, comprehensive pay reform...

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'Enough smoke. Enough fires,' says Rep. Greg Walden; Oregon Republican urges Senate to stop blocking forest bill

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A backhoe stolen from a construction site near Bend was found two days later and 250 miles to the north, near Mattawa, Wash. And its GPS tracker showed it made the journey at about 25 mph – meaning it may have been on the road for that whole 10-hour trip.

Backhoe stolen from Bend-area construction site found in Wash. state, possibly driven there, slowly...

A backhoe stolen from a construction site near Bend was found by authorities two days later and 250 miles to the north, near Mattawa, Washington. And its GPS tracker showed it made the journey at...

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The Confederated Tribes of The Warm Springs Tribal Council has approved funding of $4.58 million to partner with Mt. Hood Ski Bowl and bring back the popular Kah-Nee-Ta Village, expanding the hot springs soaking experiences in the recreational pool & more.

Jefferson County business official welcomes word of Kah-Nee-Ta Village reopening plans

After being closed nearly four years, Kah-Nee-Ta Village is expected to reopen next year on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, tribal and partner Mt. Hood Skibowl officials announced Monday.

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Senator Jeff Merkley talked with us today about his new legislation to ban the TSA from using facial recognition technology, collection of biometric data at US airports.

Merkley introduces bill to ban TSA's new facial recognition system at US airports

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The holidays are here, with more people traveling. Last summer, the TSA announced a new facial recognition screening system. But Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Wednesday...

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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley praised the Biden Administration for responding to their request to advance a federal Civilian Climate Corps program that would tackle some of the climate crisis’ worst impacts.

Wyden, Merkley praise Biden administration for creating Civilian Climate Corps, as they urged

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Thursday praised the Biden Administration for responding to their request to advance a federal Civilian Climate Corps program that would...

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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, colleagues sound alarm to President Biden over Russia's attacks on Ukraine nuclear plants, urging deployment of International Atomic Energy Agency.

Merkley, colleagues sound alarm to Biden over Russia's attacks on Ukraine nuclear plants

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Massachusetts Sen. Edward J. Markey, along with Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08) and John Garamendi (CA-03), sent a letter Monday to President Biden urging his support...

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Video: More than 30 organizations today called for the removal from office of state Rep. Mike Nearman, who allowed protesters into the Oregon Capitol during a special session last month.

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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., along with Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., on Friday reintroduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the U.S. Forest Service’s Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program through 2026.

Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle try again on bill to reauthorize Secure Rural Schools funding program

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., along with Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., on Friday reintroduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the U.S. Forest Service’s Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determin...

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The Oregon House on Monday overwhelmingly passed HB 2526 A, which would make the second Monday of October Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the state.

Oregon House votes to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day

The Oregon House on Monday overwhelmingly passed HB 2526 A, which would make the second Monday of October Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the state.

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A Twenty Acre Wildfire began just north of Bend south of Fort Thompson Lane. Ignition was around 3pm and by 6 most of the fire was handled. Awesome job by wildland firefighters air crews for keeping this from growing more that the 20 acres. #KTVZWeather

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Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced three Oregon town halls today, including a Deschutes County town hall at noon on Saturday, June 17 at Ridgeview High School in Redmond.

Sen. Jeff Merkley plans Deschutes County town hall on Saturday, June 17 at Ridgeview HS in Redmond

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday he is continuing to hold in-person town halls in 2023 with community conversations in three Oregon counties in June: Klamath, Lake, and Deschutes counties,...

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