Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer resigns from office, citing health issues and stress
Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer, citing health issues and stress, has submitted his resignation from office, effective…
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‘Hard choices’: Christine Drazan holds roundtable on affordable housing challenges in Central Oregon
Central Oregon’s challenging affordable housing issues were the focus of a lively 90-minute roundtable discussion in Bend on Monday, held by former…
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ODFW seeks public input on new Wildlife Corridor Action Plan
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comments on a new Wildlife Corridor Action Plan, in accordance with HB 2834, the…
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US Po-ho-ho-ho-stal Service hiring for seasonal positions; job fair at Bend post office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s October. The time for trick or treating, pumpkin spiced everything, and also when the Postal Service hires help for the…
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Update: Planned 350-acre prescribed burn along Highway 20 NW of Sisters canceled due to heavy rainfall
The Sisters Ranger District’s 350-acre prescribed burn planned for Tuesday four miles northwest of Sisters adjacent to the eastern side of Highway…
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Forest Service closes Walton Lake Campground to begin tree-thinning project, but 8-year court fight may not be over
The Ochoco National Forest closed the Walton Lake Campground Sunday to implement its Walton Lake Restoration Project, but environmentalists who have…
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Wyden introduces bipartisan bill to crack down on identity fraud from use of AI
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday that he and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., will introduce bipartisan legislation to combat…
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Remodeled La Pine Library set to reopen next week; grand opening celebration planned
After six years of planning and nine months of construction, the La Pine Library is closing the books on its renovation and is almost ready to open…
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Former Deer Ridge prison asst. superintendent charged with theft of pay, official misconduct
Eight months after he was fired – or in his view, retired – from a 27-year career with the Oregon Department of Corrections, the last 15 as…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of October 1-7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of October 1-7. Hunnell Road: Loco Road to Tumalo Road…
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Two West Coast pond turtles proposed for endangered species protection
In response to a petition and lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Friday proposed to protect…
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OHA, DEQ seek input on which Oregon beaches to monitor for health risks in 2024-25
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program is inviting public comment on a list of proposed beaches to monitor for health risks in…
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Rep. Chavez-DeRemer votes for bipartisan stopgap funding measure to avert government shutdown
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Saturday in favor of H.R. 5860, which would fund the government through Nov. 17 and provide extensions for key…
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Rosenblum, other AGs urge Biden administration to do more to protect borrowers as student loan payments resume
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined 19 other attorneys general in urging the Biden Administration to take more…
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Wyden, Merkley, colleagues urge immediate action on wildland firefighter pay reform
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Senate colleagues this week called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer,…
Continue ReadingGroup of homeless people sues Portland, Oregon, over new daytime camping ban
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A group of homeless people in Portland, Oregon, filed a class action lawsuit on Friday challenging new restrictions the city…
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Gov. Kotek orders public flags to half-staff in remembrance of Senator Dianne Feinstein
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers with real estate experience for Facility Project Review Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is accepting applications from interested community members with real estate experience to serve on the…
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Things to know about the Klamath River dam removal project, the largest in US history
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway along the…
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‘A position for every type of person’: Postal Service holds job fairs around state, including four C.O. post offices
he U.S. Postal Service welcomed job-seekers to job fairs at dozens of post office locations throughout the state Thursday, including post offices in…
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