Month: May 2019

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., called Thursday for the swift passage of his legislation that he said would help keep electric costs affordable and expand…

The Workplace Fairness Act, adding to Oregon’s protection against workplace and discrimination, unanimously passed the Oregon House on Thursday…

(Update: Adding House Republican Leader statement) SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Gov. Kate Brown has announced a plan to limit Oregon’s unique tax…

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The Oregon House has narrowly sent the governor a proposal to contain rising pension costs by trimming public employee…

On Saturday, Oregon State Parks aren’t the only thing that is free. Commemorate the day with a free, limited-edition 2019 Oregon State Parks…

Max, a three-banded armadillo at the Oregon Zoo, welcomed a tiny new pup last week. According to care staff, the new mom and her baby are doing well…

(Update: Injured climber in serious condition) MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. (AP) – Officials say a climber died and two others were…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A woman who claims she suffered major injuries while sledding down a snow-covered slope on an inner tube is suing Mt.…

A. Michael Adler, a Deschutes County Circuit Court judge for the past 22 years, announced this week that he’ll be retiring June 30, though…

A new, strategic $558,000 investment in Central Oregon’s foster care system has been approved by TRACEs, a region-wide partnership of…

Researchers at Oregon State University have made an important advance in understanding the roles that gut bacteria play in human health. Learning the…

Happy Thursday evening, everyone! Tonight a slight chance for thunderstorms exists throughout Central Oregon as instability lingers east. We have a…

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon will ban restaurants from offering single-use plastic straws unless requested under a measure on its way to the…

The Deschutes National Forest announced that it will open the gate Friday on Forest Road 16 next to Upper Three Creek Sno-Park for the season. Access…

The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission on Thursday announced 10 grant awards for Bend Cultural tourism focused activities taking place July 2019…

Bethlehem Inn announced Thursday that over $270,000 was raised on Tuesday, May 21, at its ninth annual Spotlight on Homelessness fundraising dinner.…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A judge has blocked the city of Portland from enforcing its earthquake warning sign ordinance while a lawsuit over the…

A Bend mother and daughter escaped serious injury Thursday when their Jeep and trailer left Cline Falls Highway and went down a 20-foot embankment,…

We Build The Wall Inc., the group building a privately funded border barrier on private land, is holding a news conference at 11:00 a.m. The group…

Even before he’s gotten a name, the new male trumpeter swan in Sunriver who arrived less than three weeks ago has become an expectant father.…