October 2020

Bend voters considering two large bond measures amid pandemic

October 21, 2020 12:50 pm Jack Hirsh

This election, voters in Bend are considering two $190+ million bonds to fund transportation projects and expansion of the Deschutes Public Library…

Pope Francis endorses civil union laws for same-sex couples

October 21, 2020 12:16 pm CNN

Pope Francis has declared support for civil unions for same-sex couples for the first time, according to the Catholic News…

Boise Cascade says it might close E. Oregon plywood mill

October 21, 2020 10:36 am The Associated Press

Boise Cascade says it may close a plywood mill in Eastern Oregon at the end of the year and lay off all the 229 people who work there.…

Two Oregon Dept. of Corrections employees suing agency

October 21, 2020 10:02 am The Associated Press

Two employees at the Oregon Department of Corrections are suing the agency, accusing its leadership team of misleading lawmakers and creating a…

OxyContin maker to plead guilty to federal charges, pay $8 billion, close the company

October 21, 2020 9:38 am CNN

Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, has agreed to plead guilty to three federal criminal charges for its role in creating the nation’s opioid…

Wyden, Merkley co-sponsor $370 billion ‘Small Business Lifeline Act’

October 21, 2020 8:22 am KTVZ news sources

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., co-sponsored Wednesday a new comprehensive package of measures that would provide more than $370 billion to…

Cool & windy

October 21, 2020 7:55 am Bob Shaw

The cool down begins today, but we will hold off rain and snow until the end of the week.…

Merkley bill would end U.S. sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035

October 21, 2020 12:11 am KTVZ news sources

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley introduces legislation to end American sales of new gas-powered vehicles in 15…

Mushrooms issue: What is Oregon’s Measure 109?

October 20, 2020 11:25 pm Alec Nolan

Oregon’s November ballot features what could be a historic measure, if passed.…

Face-off: Senate District 27 candidates Kiely, Knopp debate the issues on KTVZ

October 20, 2020 10:14 pm Barney Lerten

State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, and challenger Eileen Kiely debated the issues Tuesday evening on KTVZ, but the intensity of the many “attack” ads was…

Environmental groups sue over Portland tear gas use

October 20, 2020 8:52 pm The Associated Press

Night after night in Portland, tear gas and other crowd control devices have enveloped protesters and bystanders in airborne chemicals that settle on…