With walkout finally over, Bend state Sen. Tim Knopp looks at the tasks at hand
Hundreds of bills await Senate votes, 80 on the budget alone, with the boycott over and a June 25th adjournment deadline looming. We talked Friday…
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Bend homeless service providers expect tougher challenges if sheriff’s proposed near-ban on county land camping passes
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson recently proposed a major change in county rules about camping on county-owned land, proposing a near-ban on…
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ODOT crews clear McKenzie Pass of snow; Hwy. 242 reopens to vehicles next Monday
After a long winter, ODOT crews have cleared McKenzie Pass of all that snow, and the gates open for all travelers next Monday morning. This highway,…
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Wyden, Merkley, colleagues introduce bill to expand Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday that they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would cut…
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Oregon DOJ’s Consumer Protection Office urges Oregonians to be proactive in wake of major DMV data breach
The Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Division of ODOT confirmed that an estimated 3.5 million driver’s license and identification card files were…
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OLCC requires marijuana retailers to certify tax compliance, tables liquor surcharge at governor’s request
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission took an initial step Thursday to tighten up on tax compliance by OLCC-licensed…
Continue Reading Chavez-DeRemer votes to ‘restore federal checks and balances, separation of powers’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted in favor of the REINS Act and the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which both…
Continue Reading Wyden, Merkley introduce bill to create dental care pilot program for veterans with chronic health conditions
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Thursday they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would establish a new pilot…
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Judge grants temporary restraining order to halt Crook County School Board from filling vacancy
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order to prevent the Crook County School Board from choosing a replacement for a board vacancy until a…
Continue Reading Wyden, Warren, colleagues introduce bill that would direct billions toward more quality, affordable child care
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., led colleagues Thursday in introducing legislation to help American…
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Global hackers accessed DMV info of 3.5 million Oregonians; ODOT urges steps to protect from misuse
The Oregon Department of Transportation said Thursday it is among many organizations affected by a data breach inflicted by a global hack of the data…
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Oregon lawmakers weigh in on deal that’s ended 6-week walkout by Republican senators
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are some of the initial news releases and statements out of Salem on the deal that brought boycotting Senate Republicans…
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‘It was extremely competitive this year’: Visit Bend selects 15 organizations for Cultural Tourism Fund grants
Visit Bend has selected 15 organizations for this year’s Cultural Tourism Fund grants. It’s an investment in activities and programs that help…
Continue Reading Merkley co-sponsors bill to close ‘slavery as punishment’ loophole in Constitution’s 13th Amendment
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — As Juneteenth approaches, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, New Jersey’s U.S. Senator Cory Booker, and U.S. Representative…
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Transit to Trails: New Bend-Mt. Bachelor Summer Shuttle service to launch with free rides on June 21
Cascades East Transit is launching a new service between Bend and Mt Bachelor starting Wednesday, June 21. Expanding on the success of the popular…
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Redmond plans to draft rules, send marijuana dispensary measure to fall ballot, Mayor Ed Fitch says
Redmond officials plan to draft proposed regulations for marijuana dispensaries, not allowed currently in the city, to put before voters in November,…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate falls to 3.7%, fourth straight monthly decline; 3,600 jobs added in May
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in May, down from 4.0% in April, the state Employment Department reported Wednesday, the fourth straight…
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Ask the Mayor: Melanie Kebler answers your questions on ‘greener’ Bend, mental illness, other issues
In this month’s edition of Ask the Mayor, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler spoke about her recent travels and answered viewer questions on making Bend…
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Bendable Therapy, a new alternative mental health clinic, will offer psilocybin treatment for patients
A new Bend mental health treatment facility is set to become one of the first clinics in the state of Oregon to legally use psilocybin to help…
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Forest Service crews start reconstruction work on Road 16 near Three Creek Lake; 3 campground openings delayed
The Sisters Ranger District and the Deschutes National Forest road crew are mobilizing equipment and beginning reconstruction work on the non-paved…
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