10 states plan to sue EPA over standards for residential wood-burning stoves
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys general from 10 states plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying its failure to review and…
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State Psychiatric Review Board appears ready to let Bend-area killer leave State Hospital for locked treatment facility
Oregon’s Psychiatric Security Review Board appears likely to approve plans for a Bend-area woman who shot and killed a neighbor walking her dogs in…
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Inflation, cost of living raise Oregon’s minimum wage, but many C.O. businesses know they have to pay more
Saturday marks the annual increase in Oregon’s minimum wage, as across the state, the minimum wage will increase by 70 cents, no matter the area. But…
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Industrial fire precaution level rises Monday on all C.O. public lands; fire danger rating rises to high
Beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m., all lands managed by the Ochoco and Deschutes National Forests and the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management…
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Forest Service, Trust for Public Land acquire, protect portion of Crooked River for riverfront trail access
The Trust for Public Land has worked with the U.S. Forest Service to ensure 97 acres of riverfront access along the Wild and Scenic Crooked River are…
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Wyden, Merkley express dismay at Supreme Court rulings on student loan forgiveness, LBGTQ+ rights
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement Friday on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President…
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Deschutes County adopts $400 million 2023-24 budget that raises three taxing districts to full authorized rates
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has adopted the county’s fiscal year 2023-24 budget, following a series of public hearings by the…
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ODOT holding online open house for public input on planned multi-use path between Lava Butte and La Pine
The Oregon Department of Transportation is planning to create a continuous multi-use pathway near Highway 97 from Lava Butte south to La Pine.…
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Bend man who showed off illegal fireworks stash online cited; police seize more than $1,000 worth in raid on home
A Bend man who showed off his stash of illegal fireworks online and frequently shoots them off in his neighborhood was cited Thursday and more than…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry’s Central Oregon District enters ‘High’ fire danger level on Saturday
Starting this Saturday at 12:01 a.m. on all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District, the district’s fire…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to withdraw mule deer inventory project; more discussion due
Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to withdraw the ongoing mule deer inventory update project, but more discussion of the issue and how…
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Merkley, Wyden decry Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling as step backwards
(Update: Adding Wyden tweet) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following statement Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court…
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Oregon congressional delegation urges State Department to address passport backlog for Oregonians
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) joined Reps. Val Hoyle (OR-04), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Andrea…
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OSU president expresses ‘disappointment’ in Supreme Court rulings, says diverse student body still important
Oregon State University President Jayathi Murthy issued this statement Thursday regarding the Supreme Court decisions on race and ethnicity in…
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Increased bear activity prompts temporary closure of NE Oregon campground
For the purpose of public safety, the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area said Thursday it has temporarily closed Pittsburg Campground due to…
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‘Trees are what makes Bend, Bend’: City’s new tree regulations advisory committee holds first meeting
A city of Bend citizen committee focused on the future of trees in Bend held its first meeting Wednesday.…
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Measure 110 providers report gains in substance use disorder, other clients served statewide, OHA says
SALEM, Ore. — Measure 110 providers reported increases in the number of clients served statewide, in every service area, according to new program…
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Oregon governor names new secretary of state after last one resigned over work for pot industry
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LaVonne Griffin-Valade has been appointed Oregon’s new secretary of…
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Forest Service reminder: When visiting national forests over the Fourth, leave the fireworks at home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Forest Service officials are asking everyone to help us prevent forest fires as we celebrate Independence Day. Here’s…
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Oregon DHS update: Three missing Bend children who may have been at risk have been found
Three young children who went missing from Bend with their mother and a man earlier this month and were considered possibly at risk have been found,…
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