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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Parents express frustration over Bend-La Pine Schools’ teacher transfer policy after multiple teachers get transferred
Some parents of children who attend Highland Magnet School at Kenwood Elementary School are upset with Bend-La Pine Schools over their teacher…
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Bend Park and Rec seeing more alcohol use in parks, including minors, drinking games; issues reminder about rules
As summer officially begins, and with worrisome signs of more alcohol use in Bend’s parks, the Bend Park and Recreation District is reminding…
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10-year-old who spoke to Redmond City Council about racism he’s experienced draws support from community
A recent, disturbing hate crime in Redmond brought a large crowd to the City Council meeting Tuesday night to support the mayor and a Black city…
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City of Bend reminds that Home Energy Score requirement for home sales begins July 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is reminding home sellers and buyers that the city’s new Home Energy Score Program goes into effect on…
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City of Redmond planned road closures and delays: Week of June 18-24
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of June 18-24. City of Redmond road closures can…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of June 18-24
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of June 18-24. Chip Seal (Terrebonne & Redmond…
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Oregon Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Wall adds two names at this year’s ceremony
On the afternoon of June 15th, fire service agencies, the Oregon Fire Service Honor Guard, communities, and fallen fire fighters’ friends and…
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After ‘brave’ Redmond 10-year-old tells of racist insults, school district says it ‘wants all students to feel safe’
A few days after a 10-year-old fourth-grader told Redmond city councilors of frequent racist remarks by fellow students, the Redmond School District…
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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…
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