Chavez-DeRemer joins legislative effort to reduce U.S. stillbirth rate
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) is backing bipartisan legislation that seeks to prevent stillbirths in the U.S. The Stillbirth…
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‘Radical incrementalism’: OSU-scientists outline bold solution to climate change, biodiversity loss, social injustice
CORVALLIS, Ore. – An international team of scientists led by Oregon State University researchers has used a novel 500-year dataset to frame a…
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OHA: Behavioral health providers funded by Measure 110 seeing more clients for substance abuse treatment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Behavioral health providers funded by Measure 110 reported continued increases in clients served statewide for substance use…
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Deschutes County to keep looking at possible business license for short-term rentals; DeBone still unconvinced
Deschutes County will continue to examine the possibility of enacting a business license to set some rules and requirements for short-term rental…
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Prineville Police officer placed on paid leave, under investigation after disturbing incident outside bar
A disturbing incident outside a bar caught on camera has prompted Prineville Police to put Officer Jacob Gentry on paid administrative leave pending…
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Ask the Mayor: Melanie Kebler talks about 2023 accomplishments, ’24 goals, water supply and tree regulations
During an online Zoom interview due to weather concerns, Mayor Melanie Kebler talked about the city’s 2023 accomplishments and 2024 goals, as well as…
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Oregon Supreme Court could be next to rule on Trump’s eligibility for the ballot under the 14th Amendment
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Oregon Supreme Court will soon decide whether to remove Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballots because of…
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ODOT travel update: Winter storms forcing road closures, travel delays around state; storm impacts to continue
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Winter storms were affecting travel throughout Oregon on Wednesday, with impacts from snow, ice, high winds and heavy rain,…
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Oregon Department of Education seeks schools, community groups for Summer Food Service Program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education is seeking more schools, community organizations and tribes to participate in the Summer…
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ODOT offers advice on how to be prepared for the CO snowstorm and how they prepared in advance
With the arrival of snow, wind and in some areas a predicted blizzard rolling through Central Oregon Tuesday and Wednesday, the Oregon Department of…
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An Oregon judge enters the final order striking down a voter-approved gun control law
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge has entered the final order striking down a gun control law that was narrowly approved by voters in 2022.…
Continue ReadingStarting his final year in office, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee stresses he isn’t finished yet
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Addressing the Legislature at the start of his final year in office, Democratic Gov. Jay…
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Oregon PUC OKs Pacific Power rate hikes averaging 13% for residential customers, starting this week
The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Tuesday it recently finalized the last of several rate-related filings submitted by PacifiCorp (doing…
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Former DCSO detective Ron Brown sentenced, serving a week in Prineville jail on official misconduct conviction
A former longtime Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy and detective, recently convicted by a judge of two counts of official misconduct, was…
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Senators: Over $3 million coming to Oregon for housing assistance and coordination, including $180K to Housing Works
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development will be awarding communities…
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Bend Public Works gears up for big snowstorm, details street plowing priorities for safety, accessibility
If city streets aren’t plowed when significant snow hits, the accumulated snow and ice can pose serious hazards. For drivers, it can mean costly…
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Shannon Monihan files for state Senate seat held by Tim Knopp — who endorsed her, if courts rule he can’t run again
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend Business Association Executive Director Shannon Monihan announced Monday that she has filed for the Oregon Senate…
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Redmond Safe Parking Program expands to seventh location to help address homelessness
“So the next step for me is actually, hopefully finding a place to actually live in you know- house, apartment,” Kevin Wilson said. “But…
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Redmond-area man, 85, who disappeared 2 months ago found dead east of Bend; no foul play suspected
An 85-year-old man last seen near his home in the Eagle Crest area west of Redmond nearly two months ago, prompting a public request for any…
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More Forest Service pile burning underway southwest of Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Ranger District firefighters began conducting several days of pile burning operations Monday a mile southwest of…
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