Cities seek to control camping amid growing homeless crisis
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The tents proliferating on sidewalks in downtown and residential…
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Bend-La Pine Schools seeking voter support in $250 million bond measure on next week’s ballot
Nearly half of Bend-La Pine Schools’ buildings were built before 1980, and some were constructed more than 90 years ago. The district says many need…
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Deschutes National Forest completes Wyeth Boat Launch reconstruction project on Upper Deschutes
The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday it recently completed a multi-phase reconstruction and enhancement project for the Wyeth Boat Launch,…
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Wyden reports rise in deceptive marketing of Medicare Advantage plans that could harm seniors
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore. revealed new information Thursday about an increase in deceptive marketing…
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Oregon nurses union wants lawmakers to toughen ‘safe staffing’ law; hospitals say it would worsen crisis
A union representing Oregon nurses said Wednesday it is asking lawmakers next year to pass tougher laws requiring minimum nursing staff levels at the…
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Bend city councilors wrap up work on proposed code regulating unsanctioned camping; hearing in 2 weeks
The Bend City Council has been working since June on crafting a proposed camping code to deal with health, safety and other issues related to…
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‘People are mad’: Portland votes on government changes
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland’s official slogan is “The City That Works,” but after a…
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Oregon, Japanese officials sign driver license reciprocity agreement
Representatives of Japan and the state of Oregon signed an agreement Tuesday that makes it easier to obtain a driver license for Japanese citizens in…
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Oregon tops HUD’s ‘House America’ goals to re-house hundreds of people, create homes with supportive services
The state of Oregon said Tuesday it has met the commitments it announced in August when it joined the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
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Wyden, colleagues FAA to prevent shrinking plane seats, ensure passenger safety
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined with five colleagues Tuesday to urge the Federal Aviation Administration to act to prevent further shrinking of plane…
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Oregon Health Authority launches new Veteran Dental Program
Oregon House Bill 4095, which creates the state’s first Veteran Dental Program for Oregon veterans who do not qualify for the Oregon Health Plan,…
Continue ReadingOregon voter registration program hit minor software glitch
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s pioneering motor voter program, in which residents who interact with the motor…
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Panel: Oregon Gov candidate didn’t create hostile workplace
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic candidate for governor Tina Kotek did not create a hostile work environment for a…
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US gathered intel on Oregon protesters, report shows
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials in the Trump administration compiled extensive…
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Mirror Pond fish passage advisory panel begins Phase 2 of work, reviewing 3 design options
On Monday, Nov. 7 from 9-11a.m., the City of Bend’s Mirror Pond Fish Passage Advisory Committee will host a virtual meeting to launch Phase 2 of…
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‘Silver Sneakers’ senior discount program will be discontinued at Bend Park and Rec at end of year
A discounted fitness program for Bend seniors, Silver Sneakers, is coming to an end at the end of the year at the Bend Park and Recreation District.…
Continue Reading‘Burn boss’ arrest inflames Western land use tensions
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — When U.S. Forest Service personnel carried out a planned burn in a national forest in Oregon…
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New Oregon timber harvest rules aim to protect fish, provide long-term economic benefits
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Board of Forestry approved more than 100 changes to the Forest Practices Act at a special board meeting…
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Oregon DHS, Oregon Food Bank make $2.6 million investment in local food purchases, anti-hunger efforts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Food Bank announced Wednesday a $2.6 million investment in anti-hunger…
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Sisters ranch owner seeks to start honey-based winery; watchdog group appeals Deschutes County approval
Lazy Z Ranch in Sisters could soon be serving people its homemade…
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