New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge
By LISA BAUMANN and MANUEL VALDES Associated Press OLYMPIA Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a trio of bills meant to address gun…
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Fire managers from across U.S. and Canada convene in Central Oregon for prescribed fire training
Over 40 participants from various agencies, nonprofits and higher education institutions from across the United States, Tribal Nations and Canada…
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Senators: Burns Paiute Tribe to receive nearly $500K for communications tower to help with rural broadband
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that the Burns Paiute Tribe will receive nearly $500,000 from the Tribal…
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Wyden tries again on bill to require that presidents, nominees release tax returns to public
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday reintroduced the Presidential Audit and Tax Transparency Act, legislation that would…
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Workers Memorial Day ceremony to honor Oregon workers who died on the job in 2022
It’s a day to remember those who died on the job. It’s a day to grieve with families, friends, and communities. It’s a day to renew our…
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ODOT election reminder: Campaign signs are not allowed in highway rights of way, will be removed
As the May 16 elections draw near, the Oregon Department of Transportation says campaigns and their friends should remember the agency will remove…
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Oregon Conservation Corps raising funds to support youth, protect homes across state
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission announced Monday that Oregonians can support the community impacts of the Oregon Conservation Corps…
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US Bureau of Reclamation directs $2.6 million to pipe over 6 miles of C. Oregon irrigation canals
The federal Bureau of Reclamation has announced it will provide about half the funding for a $5.38 million project by the Deschutes River Conservancy…
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Interior Dept. provides $400,000 for Ochoco Preserve restoration project, channel restoration
The Department of the Interior announced Friday a $35 million investment in fiscal year 2023 funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan…
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Oregon National Guard, US Navy cut ribbon on $13 million Unmanned Aerial System Operating Facility in Boardman
The Oregon National Guard and the U.S. Navy conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to officially open the Unmanned Aerial System Operating…
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BLM Lakeview District urges traveler caution as snowmelt causes muddy, flooded public roads
The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District is advising travelers on roads crossing public land to use caution, as spring snowmelt has…
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WorkSource Oregon’s Madras, Prineville offices to close for in-person services, shift online
Beginning on Friday, April 28, the WorkSource Oregon Madras and WorkSource Oregon Prineville offices that were open one day per week will be closed…
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ODFW accepts petition to consider listing Southern Resident killer whales (orcas) as endangered
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission accepted a petition Friday to list the Southern Resident killer whale Distinct Population Segment as…
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Public invited to attend Celebration of Life for Nyssa Police Cpl. Joseph ‘JJ’ Johnson; also will be livestreamed
The Celebration of Life will be held for Corporal Joseph “JJ” Johnson on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time), at the Nyssa High School, 824…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry decides not to renew costly firefighting insurance policy with Lloyd’s of London
After much consideration, Oregon’s state forester said Friday he has decided to not renew the Department of Forestry’s firefighting insurance…
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City of Bend seeks to purchase 50 acres of Forest Service land adjacent to its Outback water plant for expansion project
The city of Bend recently updated its Water System Master Plan, including plans for a needed expansion of its Outback water filtration plant site.…
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Oregon’s COVID-19 outlook is good as cases, deaths, hospitalizations still falling; OHA ends monthly briefings
As COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue their declines in Oregon and across the country, state health officials remain hopeful that…
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Two Central Oregon volunteers among six honored by US Forest Service NW Region
The U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region announced the region’s 2022 Volunteer and Service Award nominees this week. A total of six…
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Heart of Oregon Corps represented Global Youth Service Day in Redmond
Volunteers worked to reduce the risk of wildfire in Redmond neighborhoods Thursday. Heart of Oregon (HOC) organized a day of service for local…
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Redmond planned road closures and delays update: Week of April 23-29
Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of April…
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