Two West Coast pond turtles proposed for endangered species protection
In response to a petition and lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Friday proposed to protect…
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OHA, DEQ seek input on which Oregon beaches to monitor for health risks in 2024-25
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program is inviting public comment on a list of proposed beaches to monitor for health risks in…
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Rep. Chavez-DeRemer votes for bipartisan stopgap funding measure to avert government shutdown
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Saturday in favor of H.R. 5860, which would fund the government through Nov. 17 and provide extensions for key…
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Rosenblum, other AGs urge Biden administration to do more to protect borrowers as student loan payments resume
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined 19 other attorneys general in urging the Biden Administration to take more…
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Wyden, Merkley, colleagues urge immediate action on wildland firefighter pay reform
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Senate colleagues this week called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer,…
Continue ReadingGroup of homeless people sues Portland, Oregon, over new daytime camping ban
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A group of homeless people in Portland, Oregon, filed a class action lawsuit on Friday challenging new restrictions the city…
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Gov. Kotek orders public flags to half-staff in remembrance of Senator Dianne Feinstein
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers with real estate experience for Facility Project Review Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested community members with real estate experience to serve on the…
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Things to know about the Klamath River dam removal project, the largest in US history
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway along the…
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‘A position for every type of person’: Postal Service holds job fairs around state, including four C.O. post offices
he U.S. Postal Service welcomed job-seekers to job fairs at dozens of post office locations throughout the state Thursday, including post offices in…
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Wyden reintroduces bill to expand critical mineral supplies, fuel clean energy manufacturing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., reintroduced legislation Thursday that he said would support the processing, manufacturing, and…
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OHA: Latest data shows more than 7 of 10 Oregonians keeping medical benefits as state reviews eligibility
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The latest renewal data continues to show that more than 7 out of 10 Oregonians are keeping their Oregon Health Plan or other…
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Merkley sounds alarm on opioid overdoses in schools, introduces bill to boost school access to Naloxone
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Rick Scott of Florida teamed up Wednesday to introduce the bipartisan School Access to…
Continue Reading Wyden, colleagues introduce bill to curb firearms trafficking to Mexican drug cartels
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that he and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would prevent…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce bill to close tobacco tax loopholes, establish new federal tax on e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR), along with Rep. Raja…
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State fire marshal funding more than $1.6 million in C.O. Community Wildfire Risk Reduction grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is excited to share that project work is underway for the Community Wildfire Risk Reduction…
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Oregon AG joins nine other states in suing EPA, alleging failure to act on wood stove emissions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is joining Alaska, New York and seven other states in suing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to take…
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Bend Park and Rec is asking for community feedback on future projects, priorities with fall survey
What Bend Park and Recreation District facilities do you and your household visit more often? How well are your needs being met by existing indoor…
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Deschutes commissioners affirm denial of ‘city of Mountain View’ incorporation petition, reject reconsideration plea
On a pair of 3-0 votes Wednesday, Deschutes County commissioners formally denied a petition to incorporate a new, vast city of Mountain View…
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Oregon State Parks ready for Oct. 14 annual solar eclipse; some free eclipse glasses available
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks offers prime viewing spots for the Saturday, Oct. 14 annular solar eclipse. Visitors to parks within the…
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