Madras DMV office closed for a second day due to staffing issues
The Oregon DMV said its Madras office would be closed for a second straight day Thursday due to staffing issues.
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Appeals court rejects climate change lawsuit by young Oregon activists against US government
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A federal appeals court panel on Wednesday rejected a long-running lawsuit brought by young Oregon-based climate activists who argued that the U.S. government’s role in climate change violated their constitutional rights. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals previously ordered the case dismissed in 2020, saying that
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Gov. Kotek backs off plans to expand first lady’s role after top staff departures, apologizes for ‘way this conservation started’
Amid questions and concerns over her intended role for the first lady, which prompted some top staff departures, Gov. Tina Kotek met with reporters Wednesday afternoon and backed off plans for an expanded role or dedicated Office of the First Spouse and apologized to Oregonians “for the way this conversation … has started.”
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Oregon PUC holds hearing on Pacific Power’s nearly 22% rate hike request; public has until mid-June to weigh in
The Oregon Public Utility Commission hosted a virtual event for the public Tuesday evening to comment on Pacific Power’s proposal to increase to electricity rates next year, including a nearly 22% hike for residential customers. But there’s still several weeks for the public to weigh in.
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ODFW seeks applicants for Fish Screening Task Force position representing agricultural interests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a candidate for the Fish Screening Task Force to represent agricultural interests. The ODFW Fish Screening Program helps water users install and maintain fish screens to prevent fish from entering water diversions. The Task Force advises ODFW on program development, implementation, monitoring, technology,
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Deschutes County Public Health reports rise in whooping cough cases, urges immunizations
Over the past two weeks, Deschutes County Public Health has identified seven cases of Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, in the community, an increase that prompted officials on Wednesday to inform the public of symptoms and available immunization services.
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Chavez-DeRemer backs House-passed bill to protect Jewish students, decries ‘antisemitic protests,’ including PSU’s
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) –The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act (H.R. 6090), which would help ensure antisemitic hate crimes on college campuses are properly investigated and prosecuted, with Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer in support. Here’s the news release her office issued after her vote: DeRemer (OR-05), who has been an outspoken advocate for Jewish students
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About 50 student protesters vacate Portland State University library after deal reached, but some remain
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — A group of pro-Palestinian protesters who are occupying Portland State University’s library rejected a deal early Wednesday morning that would have ended the occupation, KGW reported. PSU president Ann Cudd said in a letter sent Wednesday morning to the campus community that she had reached a deal with negotiators representing the protesters inside the library.
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Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon
Israel Sarabia of Culver is headed to federal prison for nearly six years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Madras and Redmond.
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28-acre prescribed burn planned Wednesday along Three Creek Lake Road south of Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Wednesday, Sisters Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 28 acres of prescribed burning on Sisters Area Fuels Reduction (SAFR) Unit 64 about three miles south of Sisters adjacent to Three Creek Lake Road (Forest Service Road 16), at the junction of Forest Service Road 16 and Forest Service
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State grant to help fund long-awaited river access upgrades at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend
Access to the Deschutes River for kayakers and river floaters is about to get better in the Old Mill area. A grant will help fund the long-awaited upgrades at Miller’s Landing.
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Dedicated Newberry Volcanic Monument volunteer Marty Smolenski wins Forest Service national award
The USDA Forest Service selected Pacific Northwest Regional volunteer Marty Smolenski of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument as the winner of the 2023 National Volunteer and Service Award for Leadership.
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‘The days of reefer madness are coming to an end’: Wyden applauds reports the DEA will reschedule cannabis
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement Tuesday on reports that the Drug Enforcement Administration will reschedule cannabis as a Schedule III controlled substance: “After decades of the federal government being dug in on prohibition, moving cannabis to Schedule III would be a huge shift in policy and signal to the
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Oregon State Marine Board approves $300,000 grant to Bend Park & Rec District for Miller’s Landing boat launch
The Oregon State Marine Board held its quarterly hybrid meeting in Astoria and online last week and approved several statewide boating facility grants, including $300,000 for the Bend Park & Recreation District’s Miller’s Landing Park boat launch project.
Continue Reading Portland State University closes campus after pro-Palestinian protesters broke into library
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Portland State University announced Tuesday morning that it has closed its campus downtown after pro-Palestinian protesters broke into the Millar Library Monday evening, KGW reported. Just after 6 a.m., the university said on social media that campus is closed “due to (the) ongoing incident at the library.” PSU did not say how long
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Deschutes County seeks volunteer to serve on Audit Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving as a volunteer member of the County’s Audit Committee. This is an opportunity for a community member to get involved with local government in a role dedicated to continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and trust. While some County committees are
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Interior Department proposes offshore wind energy sales off Oregon coast, in Gulf of Maine
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — In what the Biden-Harris administration called “another step to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy economy,” the Department of the Interior announced Tuesday two proposals for offshore wind energy auctions off the Oregon coast and in the Gulf of Maine. Here’s the full announcement: The two sales proposed by the
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Wyden, Markey say automakers provide detailed location info to police without a warrant, rarely tell car owners
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., requested the Federal Trade Commission investigate major automakers for breaking a pledge to protect their customers’ location data, in a letter to Chair Lina Khan sent Tuesday. The lawmakers say the automakers had deceptively pledged that they would insist on warrants or other court orders
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Whychus Creek Overlook to undergo wall modification next week to improve views, accessibility
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Forest Service said Monday it is partnering with Sisters Trail Alliance to make the Whychus Creek Overlook on the Sisters Ranger District more accessible. The top rail of the Whychus Creek Overlook wall will be removed, and two viewing portals with security cables will be created to improve accessibility. The
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Reminder: Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May primary or to update your info, register with a party
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May 21 primary election. It’s also the deadline to register with a political party ahead of the closed primaries. Voters can register or update their registration online at OregonVotes.gov until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday. The Republican and Democratic parties have chosen to hold
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