Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
By CLAIRE RUSH, JANIE HAR and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping…
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Deschutes National Forest to begin four winter range closures to protect critical deer, elk habitat
Starting this Friday, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and…
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OHA renewal data shows 5 of 6 Oregonians keeping medical benefits after pandemic emergency
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly two-thirds of the way into renewals process following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, data shows more than…
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Gov. Kotek orders flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Rosalynn Carter
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Wednesday ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff, pursuant to…
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‘Tis the season: AG Rosenblum urges Oregonians to watch out for scammers this holiday season
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many Oregonians, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect time to check items off their holiday shopping lists. For…
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‘It’s a win-win’: Bend Park & Rec District provides valuable tuition assistance to KIDS Inc. college workers
College students can receive tuition assistance, in addition to their hourly pay, while working for Bend Park and Recreation District’s Kids Inc.…
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Starting next May, Oregon law students don’t need to pass bar exam to practice, can pursue apprenticeship option
Starting next May, The Oregon State Bar will be moving away from required, traditional standardized testing, meaning law students won’t be required…
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Bend Park & Rec Board approves new Little Fawn Park in southeast part of town
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Bend Park & Rec’s board meeting Tuesday evening, members awarded a contract to Mountain Sky Inc. for…
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Voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, judge rules
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, a…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady in October, still close to record lows set before pandemic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Central Oregon registered very little movement in October, with only Crook County…
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Wyden, Merkley, colleagues introduce legislation to prevent domestic violence abusers from buying firearms
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Senate colleagues announced Monday they introduced legislation that would prevent…
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Merkley calls for cease-fire, says Israel is making ‘massive mistake’ in war — but agrees that Hamas ‘has to go’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released Monday a lengthy statement regarding the Israel-Hamas war, calling for a cease-fire and…
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A holiday reminder: Get you and your loved ones covered during health insurance open enrollment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The holidays are dedicated to gathering, gratitude and cherishing our loved ones, but it’s also essential to consider their…
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Oregon’s first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law faces growing pushback amid fentanyl crisis
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s first-in-the-nation law that decriminalized the possession…
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Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96
By BILL BARROW and MICHAEL WARREN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his…
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Gov. Kotek names Shana McConville Radford as tribal affairs director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday that Shana McConville Radford has joined the administration as her Tribal Affairs…
Continue Reading Bentz, Chavez-DeRemer comment on legislation that averted federal government shutdown
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Reps. Cliff Bentz and Lori Chavez DeRemer, R-Ore., issued statements after voting for Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to fund the…
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‘We’re definitely going to be more vigilant’: Deschutes County couple says mail-in ballot wasn’t delivered
As recent mail-in ballots finished being counted this week, some residents have reported not even receiving their ballots. One Redmond resident says…
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Officials stock up on overdose antidote naloxone after fentanyl-laced letters disrupt vote counting
By GENE JOHNSON and ED KOMENDA Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The suspicious letters sent to vote centers and government buildings in six states…
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‘We’re going to make sure it’s safe for everyone:’ Bend-area transportation planners discuss ODOT winter maintenance cuts
The rise of hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as increased fuel efficiency in gas-powered vehicles, has been creating challenges for highway…
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