SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown issued the following statement Monday on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in June Medical Services v. Russo: “Today, the U.S. Supreme Court took action to uphold constitutional protections of women’s reproductive rights and freedom. The court’s decision today affirms what we know: everybody should have the freedom to make
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many Oregon farmers who are #StillFarming, July 4 signifies the busiest time of year. Harvest of major crops like grass seed, berries, tree fruits, clover, and wheat is in full swing, and it’s not unusual for a farmer to spend 15-hour days working in the field. Summer harvest also means
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The Oregon Department of Human Services has received approval from the Food and Nutrition Service to provide an additional $30 million to eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in July.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Celebrating Independence Day may look a little different this year. Although annual festivals and summer activities have been canceled or restricted due to COVID-19, there are still ways to enjoy summertime celebrations while managing your risks and keeping Oregonians safe. As we are all aware, COVID-19 is present and on the rise in
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Skies will clear Monday night and gusty northwest winds will stay with us much of the night. Lows will be in the 40’s.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., co-sponsored legislation Monday that would extend the federal eviction moratorium by nearly eight months, to March 27, 2021, and expand it to cover nearly all renters. The Protecting Renters from Evictions and Fees Act extends the federal eviction moratorium from July 24, 2020 to one year after
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Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning this Wednesday. The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public spaces.
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A Welches woman was killed and two Washington state residents were injured late Monday morning in a head-on crash that closed U.S. Highway 26 west of Warm Springs for more than four hours, Oregon State Police said.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a bill Monday to ensure that millions of Americans can access essential broadband access in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Connections Act – sponsored by 26 Senate Democrats – would provide a $50/month benefit to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Center Foundation, a Central Oregon nonprofit providing sports medicine services to high school students, recently announced the launch of a new home study course for medical professionals interested in earning continuing education credit while learning about the latest research and tools in concussion management. Previously available only as an in-person
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Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., answered questions online from Central Oregonians Monday in a “virtual town hall” that focused largely on current issues such as police reforms and efforts to help small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingSEATTLE (AP) — One man was killed and and a teenager was wounded early Monday in Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone — the second deadly shooting in the area that local officials have vowed to change after business complaints and criticism from President Donald Trump. The violence that came just over a week after another shooting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As a result of COVID-19, Indian reservations across the country have been disproportionately impacted, both financially and physically. That’s why Fences For Fido has committed to supporting the Warm Springs Reservations, one of the hardest-hit communities within Oregon. Thanks to Fences For Fido Operation Warm Springs: Unchained & Loved, 25 volunteers (from
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– The city of Sisters is seeking to award grants to non-profit community groups and other entities that meet the grant criteria for the 2020/21 fiscal year.
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An armed woman wearing a mask held up a northeast Bend taco shop late Sunday night and eluded police who responded to the scene, officers said.
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As storm activity moves off to the east we will be left with clearing skies and warmer temperatures.
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A wildfire that broke out Sunday afternoon near the Columbia River Gorge town of Rowena prompted a Level 1 pre-evacuation notice and closed a highway but was 40 percent contained by evening, officials said.
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A Hermiston man was arrested on attempted murder, drunken driving and other charges, accused of pulling up beside a pickup truck on Interstate 82 and firing a gun into the cabin, where two adults and two young children escaped injury, Oregon State Police said.
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Portland police arrested eight people and fired crowd-control munitions to disperse protesters who threw rocks and bottles during demonstrations in front of law enforcement buildings on Saturday night and Sunday morning.
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Happy Sunday evening, Central Oregon! We’ve seen scattered showers for much of the day here on the High Desert, and more could be on the way tonight. Thunderstorms might be added to the mix as well, but our chance for thunderstorms ends around 8 p.m. Forecast lows tonight will mostly be scattered in the 40s.
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