Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) Oregon has more than 270,000 veterans, and many of them may not know they’re eligible for home modification grants through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. An AARP survey found 60% of veterans aged 45 and older weren’t aware of grants available through the VA. Juanita Jimenez-Soto, AARP national
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In an effort to improve connectivity for Bend’s pedestrians and bikers, the city has approved the Midtown Crossing Project. The Hawthorne Overcrossing will be a bridge that’s going to connect the west side of Bend to the east side. City Engineer Ryan Oster said Wednesday: “This is going to be a
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Wednesday a $7.8 million investment in rural Oregon school districts to support energy improvement projects like new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, lighting upgrades, alternative fuel (such as electric) vehicles, and renewable energy technologies. “In the nearly 1,100 town halls I’ve had throughout Oregon,
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SWEET HOME, Ore. (KTVZ) — Feller bunchers, bulldozers, water tenders and other specialized equipment play a key role in the initial attack and suppression of Oregon’s wildfires. Much of that equipment is provided by local operators under a contract agreement with the Oregon Department of Forestry. “One piece of equipment can do the work of
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The section of Highway 20 between Suttle Lake and Bend sees the highest density of deer and elk wildlife-vehicle collisions in the state, with 350 to 600 mule deer and elk killed yearly by vehicles, according to a coalition that this week proposed four new wildlife crossings west of Sisters.
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for Deschutes County and portions of Harney and Klamath counties due to smoke from fires in Oregon and California. The following areas are affected: Deschutes County Northern Harney County Northern Klamath County Lake County The agency said it expects the air quality advisory
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs last month, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in June, and its jobless rate again held in the tight range its shown since last fall, the Oregon Employment Department said Wednesday. July’s gains were largest in professional and business services (+2,300 jobs); health
Continue ReadingBend Mayor Melanie Kebler joined Demetrious Gamble and Jillian Fortner on NewsChannel 21 at Sunrise Wednesday for our monthly “Ask the Mayor” segment, where she responded to questions ranging from the Juniper Ridge fire threat to solar panels on government buildings, synchronizing Third Street traffic lights, taxes for heavy trucks and an invitation to Thursday’s
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Creating Prineville’s first urban renewal agency entails a comprehensive plan, which was unveiled during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and was aimed at revitalizing the city’s aging downtown district. If approved, the Prineville Urban Renewal Agency’s focus will be to rejuvenate Prineville, attract new businesses, and improve the quality of life for residents.
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To pave and maintain road conditions, the city of Bend is closing the western section of Reed Market Road during the nighttime hours, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., from now through August 28.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden (D-Rogue Valley), Chair of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire, joined Representative Emerson Levy (D-Central Oregon), Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Environment, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, local insurance industry representatives, and community wildfire protection experts in Bend on Monday to discuss wildfire,
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Tuesday a federal investment totaling nearly $750,000 for Bend’s High Desert Museum, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and the Portland Art Museum. “These iconic Oregon museums have been sharing our local history, culture and science for decades to the benefit of Oregonians and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend said Tuesday it is seeking applications from eligible landowners who are interested in getting more affordable housing on the ground through a one-time, accelerated urban growth boundary expansion of up to 100 acres that Oregon lawmakers agreed to allow earlier this year. The 2024 Oregon Legislature passed a
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon OSHA announced Monday it is proposing significant improvements to its safety and health rules for housing that employers provide to workers, most often in agricultural settings. The proposed rule changes are part of a comprehensive package of program enhancements aimed at protecting agricultural workers and their families and boosting employer
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Voters in November will decide whether Oregon cannabis workers are allowed to unionize.
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By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Supporters of an Oregon ballot measure this fall that would establish an independent commission for setting the pay of elected officials have launched their campaign. If passed in November, Measure 116 would set up the Independent Public Service Compensation Commission – to decide salaries for elected officials
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a significant effort to preserve a piece of Oregon’s natural and cultural heritage, HistoriCorps, Inc., in partnership with the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland, have begun restoring the historic Field Headquarters, located along Highway 26 in the Rimrock Springs Wildlife Management Area. Established in 1960, the Crooked
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FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) – About 230 members of the Oregon Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment, accompanied by many family and friends, were formally recognized during their mobilization ceremony held at Pacific University on Friday as they prepared for a year-long mobilization in the Middle East. Prior to departing overseas, they will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority has rejected a request by St. Charles Health System to fast-track its planned acquisition of The Center Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Care & Research, Willamette Week reported Thursday. The Center and St. Charles Health System announced last month they signed “a letter of intent to explore expanding their relationship to
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory on Friday due to continued smoke from wildfires burning around the state. The following areas are affected: · Deschutes County · Central and eastern Douglas County · Southern Grant County · Northern Harney County · Klamath County · Lake County
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