Wyden, Booker introduce bill to ban ‘surveillance advertising’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced legislation this week that prohibits advertising networks and…
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Foes of planned SE Bend gas station lose state appeal, but still not giving up their 2-year fight
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has rejected all claims by the foes of a planned southeast Bend gas station, thus letting the city’s approval…
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Oregonians struggling to get the food they need are in the spotlight during Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month, and comes at a time when many Oregonians are struggling to get the food they…
Continue ReadingGov. Kotek meets with Forest Service, utilities and agency leaders to discuss wildfire risk reduction efforts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday joined U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore, state agency leaders, and members of the…
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Bend city councilors asked to OK $2.3 million renovation, upgrades at Lighthouse Navigation Center
Bend city staff are asking city councilors Wednesday evening to approve a $2.3 million contract for major renovations to the Lighthouse Navigation…
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City of Bend launches fair housing survey, invites participation
The City of Bend is inviting the community to take a survey that will help assess the status of whether available and accessible housing exists in…
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Bend city councilors being asked to approve $1.1 million purchase of 23 new police vehicles
Bend city councilors are being asked Wednesday evening to approve an over $1 million purchase of 23 new vehicles for the city’s police…
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State seeks applicants for new Oregon Public Defense Commission
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Judicial Department announced Monday that the Chief Justice, Governor, Senate President, and Speaker of the House…
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Oregon judge to decide in new trial whether voter-approved gun control law is constitutional
By CLAIRE RUSH and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge is set to decide whether a gun…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for parts of the High Desert through at least Wednesday night
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for western Crook, Curry, Deschutes and southern Josephine…
Continue Reading Wyden, Merkley introduce bill to keep guns away from convicted hate crime offenders
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Senate colleagues this week introduced legislation that would prevent individuals…
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Oregon State Hospital says it will quickly tighten transportation security to avoid loss of Medicare and Medicaid funds
Administrators at the Oregon State Hospital announced late Friday that they have received ‘immediate jeopardy’ findings from a surveyor who was…
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Senators announce $70,000 in federal funds for Warm Springs regional economic development
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs will receive $70,000…
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‘It’s going to cause a lot of damage’: C.O. climate activists protest amid global strike, call for ‘climate crisis’ declaration
Youth activists in Bend staged a climate protest in front of City Hall Friday evening as part of a global strike to fight against fossil fuels and…
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Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission votes in Bend to ban coyote, other ‘unprotected mammal’ killing contests
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted Friday with five in support and one abstention to prohibit contests for the taking of coyotes and other…
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Restoration work prompts temporary closure of Forest Service road near Williams Prairie
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, a section of Forest Service Road 4225-050 on the Ochoco National Forest will be closed for…
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The Library of Things: Deschutes Public Library has much more than just books for you to check out
A program at the Deschutes Public Library lets you check out much more than just books. And there are plenty more new things coming your…
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Oregon launches legal psilocybin access amid high demand and hopes for improved mental health care
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Psilocybin tea, wind chimes and a tie-dye mattress await those coming to an office suite in…
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Wyden reintroduces bill to protect Social Security benefits from garnishment
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Thursday reintroduced legislation that would restore federal protections of Social Security benefits…
Continue Reading Merkley, colleagues introduce legislation to restore critical kelp forests
WASHINGTON – Sens. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Angus King of Maine have teamed up with Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) to introduce the…
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