Merkley, California rep introduce ‘bold’ legislation to address plastic pollution crisis
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-OR, teamed up with Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) Wednesday to introduce the bicameral Break Free from…
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Oregon health officials worried about continued low flu vaccination rates among health care workers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Influenza vaccination rates among Oregon’s health care personnel have not recovered from significant declines suffered…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue call center to close Thursday morning for staff training
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Services Call Center will be closed for staff training starting at 7:30 a.m. on…
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BLM seeks nominations to John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council
BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the John…
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Kotek names former Portland police chief, Multnomah Co. sheriff Mike Reese to head Dept. of Corrections
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday that she has appointed Mike Reese to head the Oregon Department of Corrections. Reese…
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ODFW seeks applicants to fill two vacancies on Oregon Fish Passage Task Force
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks two members to represent the state’s Fish Passage Task Force. Two vacancies…
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Deschutes County Clerk’s Office tests ballot-counting system for next month’s election
Gearing up for the Nov. 2 Special Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office held its public pre-election test of the ballot-counting system on…
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Higher Deschutes County property tax bills are in the mail
Despite the state’s property tax limits, Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton says most property owners are seeing their taxes rise 4-10% this fall…
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Ochoco National Forest begins winter pile burning on about 5,100 acres
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With cooler and wetter weather arriving this week on the Ochoco National Forest, firefighters began pile burning Monday…
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Oregon, 32 other states sue Meta, allege social media platforms are addictive and harm youth mental health
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined dozens of her state counterparts Tuesday in filing suit in federal court against Meta, the parent…
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Two federally designated ‘Tech Hubs’ announced for Oregon, focused on microfluidics, mass timber
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Reps. Earl Blumenauer, Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle and Andrea Salinas, announced…
Continue Reading Chavez-DeRemer intros bill to allow removal of hazardous trees near power lines on federal land without a timber sale
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), David Valadao (CA-24), and Jim Costa (CA-21) have introduced…
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Bend lawmaker proposing legislation to clean up decades-old e-bike laws; bike safety advocates say more action needed
With more kids riding e-bikes in Bend, state Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, is looking to clean up laws which are decades old. She says it’s a crucial…
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Two-lane roundabouts on Hwy. 20 at Cooley Road and Robal Lane open; new roundabout due soon in Sisters
Here is ODOT Region 4’s weekly construction update for the week of October 20-27, including Monday’s full opening of the new dual-lane roundabouts on…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce legislation to help homeowners add renewable energy systems
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday he has introduced legislation that would help state, local and Tribal governments…
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Oregon Parks and Rec to present draft state parks drone takeoff and landing classification criteria
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will livestream a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m.  to present…
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Oregon DHS says $3.6 million available to support arrivals from Afghanistan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Human Services Refugee Program has invited community agencies to apply for a portion of $3.6 million…
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Oregon school leaders defend, Drazan blasts vote to continue pause in basic skills test graduation requirement
The Oregon Department of Education is defending a controversial state board decision to continue a pause on a high school graduation testing…
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Oregon’s Chavez-DeRemer, Bentz still split after three ballots fail to resolve US House speaker stalemate
Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Cliff Bentz remain split in their votes after three House ballots have failed to choose a new speaker for the…
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Oregon, Idaho lawmakers discuss ‘Greater Idaho’ movement progress in closed-door Baker City meeting
Lawmakers from Oregon and Idaho are meeting at the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City Thursday to get updates about the Greater Idaho movement and…
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