SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Monday ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from midnight until sunset on Tuesday, the day of interment, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, in memory of the life and service of Sandra Day O’Connor, retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Turtle shell fragments scattered around the nest boxes confirmed his fears: 14 newly-hatched turtles were missing. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Chris Yee, who monitors turtle nesting sites in Lane County, knew someone had broken into the enclosure overnight, robbing both Northwestern pond turtle nests. The thieves took six
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A recent study by the City of Bend shows what areas of town could be mixed-use districts where people can live and work without requiring a car.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it’s currently soliciting proposals through a request for proposal process from qualified development teams for the purchase and development of four pieces of property at two locations: Juniper Ridge and SE Ninth Street. The first location is at Juniper Ridge, where two parcels (one approximately
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s road and traffic report for the week of Dec. 16-22. SW Reindeer Ave between 39th & 41st, 12/18/23, road closure, flagging and detour, power pole work, Thompson Bros Excavating, IncWickiup Ave., between 49th & 47th St., 12/11 – 2/9, road closure, local access only, Please use detour, Capital Improvement
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service published a Notice of Intent Friday to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on the proposal to amend the 17 land management plans of the Northwest Forest Plan that provide direction for the management of those national forests and grasslands. The process will be informed by robust engagement
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The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission held a workshop on Thursday to discuss the department’s five-year review of the state Wolf Plan and consider next steps, deciding to focus on issues such as wolf-livestock conflicts but deciding no plan changes are needed at present.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Montana Senator Steve Daines led 15 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to Biden administration officials urging the continued use of prescribed fires to protect communities from the negative impacts of catastrophic wildfires. “For decades, western states have faced smoke filled summers that harm vulnerable populations, degrade the
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By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a request from Oregon Republican state senators who boycotted the Legislature to be allowed on the ballot after their terms end. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken issued the decision Wednesday. State Sens. Dennis Linthicum, Brian Boquist and Cedric Hayden were
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend HS student, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend Bikes) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Senior High School junior is making waves this week after giving a presentation to the Bend-La Pine School Board about reducing emissions on school campuses by encouraging parents and other drives to respect “idle-free zones.” Will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program graduated over 150 cadets from their 22-week program at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond on Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon, attended the graduation and was the guest speaker, as this OYCP graduation ceremony for Class 66 was his first as the
Continue ReadingBy REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An attorney for Idaho asked a judge on Thursday to throw out a lawsuit seeking clarity about the medical exemptions to the state’s broad abortion bans, saying it was based on hypothetical situations rather than current facts. But an attorney for the four women and several
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — During the Christmas and New Year holiday periods, we often see a rise in drunk-driving deaths. Recent data shows December drunk driving deaths are the highest in almost 15 years. As a result, the Prineville Police Department will be participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) High-Visibility Enforcement national
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Thursday in favor of the conference report for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — a critical defense package that provides support for service members and their families and protects U.S. interests at home and abroad. The bipartisan legislation includes $79 million for constructing an Air
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The City of Bend said Thursday it’s designing a variety of safer and more accessible bike and pedestrian routes throughout the city, including newly unveiled plans for along Bear Creek Road and SE 27th Street.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, data brokers operating in Oregon need to register with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). This requirement is in response to the recent passage of House Bill 2052, aimed at regulating the collection, sale, and licensing of personal information by data brokers. DFR will be accepting applications
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Every U.S. House Republican, including Oregon’s Cliff Bentz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, voted Wednesday to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. After the 221-212 vote, Chavez-DeRemer provided a statement to NewsChannel 21 in which she said, “Like all Americans, I want the three committees to seek the truth through a fair,
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said Wednesday they have joined Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland to introduce legislation that would phase out single-use plastic foam food service products, “loose fill” such as packing peanuts, and non-medical disposable coolers – materials known to harm human health and pollute waterways. The Farewell to
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The FBI in Portland confirmed Tuesday that it is investigating more than 18 e-mailed hoax bomb threats with similar language that were all sent Monday to schools, airports and houses of worship across the state.
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Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels met with county commissioners Wednesday morning to discuss an 11-point proposal by Oregon DAs, sheriffs, police chiefs and cities to address the crisis in drug addiction and needed changes to the voter-approved Measure 110.
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