Oregon Health Authority lifts COVID-19 response measures as federal emergency ends
In alignment with the federal COVID-19 public health emergency ending Thursday, state health officials announced Wednesday the lifting of…
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Wyden to hold May 22 town hall at Crook County HS in Prineville
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday he will have open-to-all, in-person town halls the evening of Monday, May 22 in Crook County and two days…
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Monty, Perry South Campgrounds to close for pre-season maintenance, hazard tree removal
Monty and Perry South Campgrounds will close for pre-season maintenance and hazard tree removal in the coming weeks, the Deschutes National Forest…
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Oregon’s wet, snowy spring may delay wildfire season, but officials say it still could be above-average, challenging
Gov. Tina Kotek and agency leaders who manage wildfires and conflagrations provided a briefing Tuesday as the 2023 wildfire season approaches,…
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Second large sinkhole forms at Cape Kiwanda on Oregon coast; visitors urged to use caution, stay back
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking visitors to use caution and to stay away from the area where a second sinkhole has formed at…
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ODOT public comment period ends soon on possible gas-tax demise, per-mile tax in Oregon Transportation Plan
The Oregon Department of Transportation is in the final few days of seeking public feedback on their priorities to help guide the agency on…
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Senate, House legislation sought by Bend veteran would designate Hwy. 20 as ‘National Medal of Honor Highway’
Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., led members of Congress Tuesday to…
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Chavez-DeRemer, colleagues urge US Trade Rep, USDA to target Japan’s ‘damaging’ frozen blueberry tariffs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) joined Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), David Valadao (CA-22) and a bipartisan group of her…
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Oregon DHS to replace SNAP food benefits for victims of card skimming, other electronic theft
Starting Monday, May 22, the Oregon Department of Human Services will begin replacing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits…
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First of four new U.S. Hwy. 20 roundabouts set to open late next month; ODOT has dual-lane traffic circle tips
Travelers on U.S Highway 20 between Tumalo and Bend will see changes this summer as the first of four new roundabouts is expected to open the end of…
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Gov. Kotek orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor, remembrance of Allen, Texas shooting victims
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately Monday in honor and remembrance of the victims…
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Oregon Senate GOP Leader Tim Knopp of Bend sees no quick end to nearly week-old boycott, legislative stalemate
The walkout by most Senate Republicans that has stymied action on hundreds of bills large and small has gone on for almost a week now, with Senate…
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‘Fire is a family’: Oregon Dept. of Forestry deploys 22 firefighters to help battle Alberta, Canada blazes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry is deploying 22 firefighters to Alberta, Canada through the Northwest Compact to provide…
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State official on hand for groundbreaking at new Madras Senior Apartments affordable housing
Oregon Housing and Community Services Director Andrea Bell joined AGE+, a nonprofit organization that serves older adults, and other community…
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OSU to co-lead $30 million USDA regional food business center
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University has been selected to co-lead a $30 million U.S. Department of Agriculture regional food business…
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ODOT advises Hwy. 58 motorists to expect delays next week as crews remove loose rock from recent slide
The Oregon Department of Transportation says to expect delays on Oregon Highway 58 west of the Willamette Pass summit during the week of May 15 while…
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Oregon GOP walkout marks 5th day, delays Democrat-led bills
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A walkout by most Republicans in the Oregon Senate aimed at delaying action on gun safety, abortion rights and gender-affirming…
Continue Reading Gov. Kotek orders flags to half-staff in recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek on Saturday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Sunday in recognition…
Continue Reading Oregon GOP boycott hits 4th day, delays Democrat-led bills
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A walkout by most Republican members of the Oregon Senate reached a fourth straight day Saturday, delaying action by the…
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Jury duty scams again targeting Oregonians; courts warn to beware of bogus calls, emails or texts
The Oregon Judicial Department is reporting that Oregonians are once again being targeted by fraudulent phone calls, emails, or texts threatening…
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