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Read more about the article Democrats Will Fine Oregon Republicans $325 Every Day They Block Bill for Secret Abortions on Teen Girls
Democrats Will Fine Oregon Republicans $325 Every Day They Block Bill for Secret Abortions on Teen Girls

Democrats Will Fine Oregon Republicans $325 Every Day They Block Bill for Secret Abortions on Teen Girls

Oregon Senate Democrats plan to punish their Republican peers with hefty fines as long as they keep blocking a pro-abortion bill that strips away parents' rights and makes young girls…

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Read more about the article Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows
Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows

Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows

( Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors, city of Bend) City representative says they've 'interacted' with the builder, are working on plan to address code violations BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -…

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Read more about the article GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response
GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response

GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response

GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response Republicans Seek a Bipartisan End to Session, Democrats Seek a Return to Unlawful Bills, Extreme Partisanship By Oregon Senate Republican Leader,…

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Read more about the article Central Oregon cities diverge on rules for homeless camping
Central Oregon cities diverge on rules for homeless camping

Central Oregon cities diverge on rules for homeless camping

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Read more about the article Public reacts to special district election results, Bend Fire levy’s narrow approval amid varied ballot returns – New…
Public reacts to special district election results, Bend Fire levy’s narrow approval amid varied ballot returns – New…

Public reacts to special district election results, Bend Fire levy’s narrow approval amid varied ballot returns – New…

Deschutes and Crook County clerks attest to good voter turnout BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) --Tuesday's special district election, often one that draws relatively little voter attention, brought in a higher turnout…

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Read more about the article Bend councilors OK Shepherd’s House contract for Franklin Avenue shelter; dismayed by not getting state funding – New…
Bend councilors OK Shepherd’s House contract for Franklin Avenue shelter; dismayed by not getting state funding – New…

Bend councilors OK Shepherd’s House contract for Franklin Avenue shelter; dismayed by not getting state funding – New…

(Update: COIC official says Bend's grant request was not denied; organization had more questions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The Bend City Council approved a $1.3 million contract Wednesday night with…

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Read more about the article State agency approves $7.36 million for unique affordable housing project on Bend’s westside
State agency approves $7.36 million for unique affordable housing project on Bend’s westside

State agency approves $7.36 million for unique affordable housing project on Bend’s westside

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Wednesday funding for 34 new homeownership development projects statewide that will lead to the creation of 337 new affordable homes,…

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Read more about the article Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls on groundwater pollution committee to add Spanish-speaking member
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls on groundwater pollution committee to add Spanish-speaking member

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls on groundwater pollution committee to add Spanish-speaking member

A committee tasked with addressing nitrate contamination in Eastern Oregon hit pause on adding a new member to the group after Gov. Tina Kotek asked the group to ensure the…

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Read more about the article Oregon Gov. Kotek, fire officials say wet winter could delay wildfires, but drought persists
Oregon Gov. Kotek, fire officials say wet winter could delay wildfires, but drought persists

Oregon Gov. Kotek, fire officials say wet winter could delay wildfires, but drought persists

A wet winter is likely to delay wildfires, but ongoing drought in eastern Oregon could make for a worse fire season east of the Cascades, Gov. Tina Kotek and state…

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