Chavez-DeRemer lists several wildfire-related proposals she supports in Congress
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) said Wednesday she has helped lead a number of wildfire-related proposals during her first six months in office –…
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Gov. Kotek names Dr. Charlene Williams new Oregon Dept. of Education director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek, as Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced Tuesday she has appointed Dr. Charlene Williams to serve as…
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Rare High Desert KC-135s flyover was Fairchild AFB aerial display marking a century of aerial refueling
To those who looked up and saw unusual military planes flying over the High Desert on Tuesday, here’s details on what you were seeing: a traveling…
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City of Bend receives nearly $25 million for bike and pedestrian-only Hawthorne Crossing project
The City of Bend was just awarded about $25 million in state and federal dollars for its landmark Hawthorne Avenue Pedestrian and Bicyclist…
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OLCC recalls cannabis flower from three producers that tested positive for mold, heavy metals
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Monday it is issuing product recalls for several batches of cannabis flower that tested positive for…
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St. Charles grant to help Redmond Fire & Rescue improve mental health resources for first responders
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Unfortunately, one of the things about first responders is, we help people — we don’t seek help,” said Redmond Fire &…
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Central Oregon lawmakers point to successes after tumultuous session comes to a close
The 2023 Oregon Legislative session wrapped up Sunday. It included the longest walk out in history, but in the waning days, numerous bills and…
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Wyden, colleagues urge FTC to hold car dealers accountable for deceptive pricing, poor record-keeping
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate colleagues on Monday urged the Federal Trade Commission to require that auto dealers provide…
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Crook County School Board fills vacancy with Prineville native Steve Holliday, before 3 challengers take office
At a special meeting Monday evening, the Crook County School Board unanimously appointed Steve Holliday to fill the vacant at-large board position…
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Oregon lawmakers send ranked choice voting proposal to November 2024 ballot
The Oregon Legislature on Sunday’s final day of the session passed House Bill 2004, which puts a proposal to move to ranked choice voting for federal…
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Deschutes County accepting applications for County College program
Deschutes County is accepting applications from residents for its 2023 County College program. County College gives members of the community the…
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Bend mayor pro tem advocates for e-bike educational panel after teenager is struck and killed
Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins is pitching an e-bike educational event/panel to local representatives after a 15-year-old was struck and killed on…
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Oregon county sues oil, coal companies for $51 billion over deadly heat dome
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s most populous county is suing more than a dozen large fossil fuel companies to recover costs related to extreme…
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Hwy. 26 to return to 55 mph speed limit near Warm Springs River after ODOT paving work
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTV) — On Monday, crews will remove the 45 mph temporary speed signs on U.S. Highway 26 between the junction with OR 216 and…
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Bend city councilors move forward with cross-town bikeways project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New routes for biking or walking in Bend were a hot topic for Bend city councilors this week. The…
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‘The city must act’: Bend plans to clear, close Hunnell Road homeless encampment due to health, safety issues
The city of Bend announced plans Wednesday to remove homeless residents next month and close the years-long encampment at Hunnell Road, a focal point…
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After GOP walkout, Oregon passes amended bills on abortion, trans care and guns
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday officially passed amended versions of the…
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Prep for the unthinkable: C.O. agencies conduct mass casualty training drill at Elton Gregory Middle School
Law enforcement and fire agencies from across Central Oregon, in cooperation with the Redmond School District and several other partner…
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‘Do we have that opportunity at Deschutes County?’: Commissioners discuss starting safe parking program
Deschutes County commissioners are considering adopting a safe parking program that allows people to live in their cars in designated areas, similar…
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Bill to allow self-service gas statewide clears Oregon Senate, heads to governor’s desk
The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed House Bill 2426 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation that now goes to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk…
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