Deschutes County reached a milestone Wednesday with a public hearing on the draft update of its 20-year Transportation System Plan. But inclusion of some controversial proposals for bike and multi-use path routes – even though not really up to the county to make happen — brought a predictable round of debate to the table.
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Deschutes County has renewed efforts to recruit residents who are interested in serving on its Historic Landmarks Commission. Interested residents can apply at www.deschutes.org/jobs until Friday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. The Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) serves as a hearings body for matters concerning historic and cultural resources within unincorporated Deschutes County and the City
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — After nine years with the Sunriver Police Department and over 28 years of service in law enforcement, Sunriver Chief of Police Michael Womer will retire as of Thursday, the department announced. The Sunriver Service District Board unanimously voted at its September monthly meeting to appoint Stephen Lopez as the new police
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade on Tuesday joined fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State in the #TrustedInfo2024 voter education effort to encourage citizens to look to election officials as the trusted sources of election information. “Between prolific misinformation and endless sources of information, it’s easy to get overwhelmed,”
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Tuesday in favor of House Resolution 793, which calls on Hamas to immediately release all hostages, and House Resolution 888, which reaffirms the state of Israel’s right to exist. Both resolutions passed the House with bipartisan support. “I’m encouraged by the temporary ceasefire that’s been taking place
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the tentative agreement reached to resolve the teacher strike at Portland Public Schools, Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday the next steps she will lead on to address core issues that educators have raised to improve outcomes for students across Oregon. “The strike was a reflection of larger challenges that districts
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school district that sparked controversy in 2021 over a decision to ban diversity symbols was in court Tuesday after parents sued it for allegedly violating public meetings law. The trial, which opened in Yamhill County, stems from a lawsuit filed in 2021 by a group of seven parents against
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By CLAIRE RUSH, JANIE HAR and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others. It wasn’t the first
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Starting this Friday, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk.
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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 5 out of 6 Oregonians are keeping their Oregon Health Plan (OHP) or other Medicaid benefits. Oregon’s 85 percent renewal rate is the third-highest in the nation, according to Kaiser Family Foundation’s comparison
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Wednesday ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation as a mark of respect for the memory of former First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn Carter. The flag should be flown at half-staff from Saturday, November 25, until sunset on
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many Oregonians, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect time to check items off their holiday shopping lists. For others, it’s an opportunity to trick people out of their money and sensitive personal information. “In the midst of all the holiday excitement, it is important to be aware of
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College students can receive tuition assistance, in addition to their hourly pay, while working for Bend Park and Recreation District’s Kids Inc. program, a major draw for young workers at a time of widespread staffing challenges.
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Starting next May, The Oregon State Bar will be moving away from required, traditional standardized testing, meaning law students won’t be required to pass the bar exam in order to start practicing law.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Bend Park & Rec’s board meeting Tuesday evening, members awarded a contract to Mountain Sky Inc. for construction of the Little Fawn Park project. The company had the lowest bid at $1,542,859.00. Mountain Sky has worked on other park projects within the Bend Park & Rec District. This 3.39-acre site is
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By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A voter-approved Oregon gun control law violates the state constitution, a judge ruled Tuesday, continuing to block it from taking effect and casting fresh doubt over the future of the embattled measure. The law, one of the toughest in the nation, was among the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Central Oregon registered very little movement in October, with only Crook County recording a light increase in its unemployment rate, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s the full monthly report: Crook County: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly over the month of October and
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Senate colleagues announced Monday they introduced legislation that would prevent domestic violence abusers from buying firearms. Federal law protects domestic violence survivors from gun violence by preventing their abusers from buying or having a firearm – but only once the court has issued a final
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released Monday a lengthy statement regarding the Israel-Hamas war, calling for a cease-fire and the immediate cessation of hostilities by both sides, followed by negotiations for the release of all hostages and a massive influx of humanitarian aid. Here is his statement: On my first trip to Israel
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The holidays are dedicated to gathering, gratitude and cherishing our loved ones, but it’s also essential to consider their health and well-being. As the holiday season begins, now is the perfect time to make sure all your loved ones are covered by enrolling in a quality health insurance plan at OregonHealthCare.gov from November
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