Oregon State Capitol offers new videos of oral histories and more on YouTube channel
The Oregon State Capitol has a YouTube channel that is packed with information. From the Oregon Pioneer to public events to personal conversations…
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OHA says Oregonians are maximizing health care savings through Health Insurance Marketplace
Oregonians are enrolling in qualifying health coverage with financial help as part of the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace.…
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BLM seeks comments on proposed improvements, designated campsites at Priest Hole Recreation Site
The Bureau of Land Management is asking for public input on a proposal to make improvements to the Priest Hole Recreation Site about 25 miles north…
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‘Scammers are coming out of the woodwork’: How to protect yourself at tax filing deadline
With next Tuesday’s tax return-filing deadline almost upon us here on the High Desert and nationwide, Oregon’s attorney general and a tech security…
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Senator Merkley plans Crook, Jefferson County town halls on Sunday April 23
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday he is continuing to hold in-person town halls in 2023, with community conversations in five Oregon…
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Oregon’s minimum wages rise 70 cents an hour July 1 to $15.45/hour in Portland area, $14.20, $13.20 elsewhere
Oregon’s labor commissioner announced Friday that Oregon’s three levels of minimum wage will each go up 70 cents an hour on July 1, based on…
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Next step: Cooley Road closes Sunday east of US Highway 20; ODOT advises to plan ahead for detours, delays
Travelers along U.S. Highway 20 on Bend’s north end will see some changes in traffic patterns beginning next week as work continues on the roundabout…
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House passes Levy’s bill to let Deschutes County use tax foreclosure revenue to target housing insecurity
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)Â — A bill called “Housing Deschutes Families” (HB 3440) passed the Oregon House unanimously on Wednesday. The bill allows smaller…
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Gov. Kotek signs Oregon CHIPS Act, $210 million bid to retain, lure more semiconductor business
With lawmakers and advocates on hand, Gov. Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 4 – the Oregon CHIPS Act – into law during a ceremonial bill signing…
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Deschutes Library Board says East Bend Library will stay open for at least 3 more years
Will reassess for ‘data-based decision’ after other projects are complete BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With construction or remodeling underway at several…
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City of Bend offers pre-approved plans, aims to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units
The city of Bend on Thursday outlined a new program that streamlines the process to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), which aims to speed up…
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COCC Board approves $5 per-credit tuition hike for 2023-24 academic year
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors voted Wednesday evening to approve an in-district tuition increase of $5 per credit for the…
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BLM seeking to hire 100 interns nationwide
Are you looking to kickstart a career in civil…
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OLCC seeks public comment on proposal to double 50-cent surcharge on distilled spirits
The Board of Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission will accept written public comment on a possible doubling of the current…
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Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center records growing number of homeless finding greater stability
“On July 21, 2021, I was struck and hit by a car crossing Fred Myers on Reed Lane, which landed me to sleep in a tent in China Hat,” Nicole Gilley…
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Charged debate on Oregon gun bills reflects national divide
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An emotionally charged debate over Oregon’s gun-related legislation recently brought…
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CET expands Madras Dial-A-Ride boundary, offers SMS text alerts for passengers
Cascades East Transit recently expanded its Dial-A-Ride boundary in Madras to ensure more residents can access their destinations using public…
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‘It’s been very fulfilling’: Judge swears in CASA volunteers to help foster children, but more are needed
Nineteen new Court Appointed Special Advocates were sworn in recently by Deschutes County Circuit Judge Bethany Flint. While the added volunteers…
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State Land Board urges action on impacts of abandoned, hazardous vessels
The State Land Board is urging continued action to address the impacts of abandoned and derelict vessels on public waterways and funding for public…
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City of Bend hosting pre-construction open house on Pettigrew and Bayou Sewer Project
The City of Bend will host an informational open house to share information about the Pettigrew and Bayou Sewer Project construction. The project…
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