Oregon Water Resources Dept. seeks public input on rule changes for ‘critical groundwater areas’
When groundwater levels are low, the state of Oregon can declare critical groundwater areas to help preserve and protect water.…
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Oregon Parks and Rec Department seeks public input on proposed changes in scenic bikeways rules
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting public comments on proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules guiding the Scenic…
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Oregon announces plans to end remote state workers’ reimbursement for commuting to their offices
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services announced Monday its plan to end reimbursement standards for remote work that were established…
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OHA begins reviewing health care coverage for 1.5 million Oregon Health Plan members
The Oregon Health Authority will review income eligibility for about 1.5 million Oregon Health Plan and Medicare Savings Program members starting…
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Sisters City Council chooses Jordan Wheeler as new city manager
The Sisters City Council voted unanimously last Thursday to offer the city manager position to current Sandy City Manager Jordan Wheeler, pending…
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ODOT issues annual report on efforts to bring nearly 26,000 curb ramps into ADA compliance
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT says it is improving the accessibility of Oregon’s transportation system for all users by bringing nearly 26,000 curb…
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Deschutes County GOP chair, Democratic state senator react to President Trump indictment
NewsChannel 21 spoke with Deschutes County Republican Chair Phil Henderson and state Senator Jeff Golden, D-Ashland for their reaction to the…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of April 3-9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of April 3-9. Third and Pinebrook Safety Crossing Project -…
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ODA confirms first Klamath County case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence…
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‘Overwhelmed’ La Pine woman agrees to relinquish 17 dogs; Humane Society of C.O. caring for them
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is caring for 17 dogs taken from a La Pine woman who authorities say recently adopted them from a rescue…
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Lava River Cave timed reservations available starting next week; second year of new system, longer visits
Timed reservation tickets for Lava River Cave open for reservations starting next week for the 2023 season, the second year the system has been in…
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City of Bend places methane warning signs at sewer stations around town after fire last year
Several signs warning of methane gas have been put up around Bend. They were installed in response to a fire last year at the west Bend sewer lift…
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Wyden bill would direct companies to shift from opt-out requirements to opt-in
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday that he said would protect consumers from online free trial scams and hard-to-cancel…
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Wyden cosponsors bill to close ‘Charleston Loophole’ on gun sales
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Thursday he is co-sponsoring legislation that would close a loophole letting gun sales proceed if a…
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Merkley, Bonamici introduce legislation to ban asbestos
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen Jeff Merkley and Rep.Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) teamed up to introduce the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023,…
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Oregon DHS honors Deschutes, Clatsop county child welfare social workers
The Oregon Department of Human Services celebrates National Social Work Month in March. Social work is inherent in the work done by the Child Welfare…
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Crook County mine neighbors say operation contaminated water; Knife River, state agency dispute claims
Two-dozen neighbors of a mine northwest of Prineville, and their attorney claim mining operations have contaminated the their water. But a state…
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Oregon State Treasury completes nearly $1 billion bond sale, offers residents opportunity to invest in state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Treasury recently completed a $990 million General Obligation (GO) bond sale through its Buy Oregon Bonds…
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Central Cascade wilderness overnight permit reservations start soon; FS says they’ve reduced heavy use
Starting next week, you can make reservations for camping in the coming months in wilderness areas on the Deschutes and Willamette national…
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Gov. Kotek signs $200 million emergency housing, homelessness crisis response package into law
Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bills 5019 and 2001 into law Wednesday during her first ceremonial bill signing as governor after both bills passed with…
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