Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, husband struck by car at NW Portland crosswalk
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and her husband, a federal judge, were struck by a car Friday evening as they crossed a northwest Portland street, an…
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Bend’s Mirror Pond fish passage panel to host public meeting for look at proposed options
The city of Bend’s Mirror Pond Fish Passage Advisory Committee will host an in-person public meeting on Monday, Jan. 30 from 1-3 p.m. at the East…
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Conservation group suing feds over Deschutes River habitat plan, says it’s not enough to protect spotted frog
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice Thursday of its intent to sue two federal agencies for approving a habitat conservation…
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Newly chosen Bend City Council appointee Megan Norris shares thoughts
Four interviews of finalists, followed by a first-round unanimous pick means Megan Norris will be joining the Bend City Council next week. We talked…
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Winter has long way to go, but Crook County, still in ‘exceptional’ drought, issues emergency declaration
A fairly snowy, wet start to winter has not taken Crook County out of “extreme,” even “exceptional” drought categories, so county officials have…
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Bend’s Franklin Avenue shelter explains policies after two residents say they were wrongfully asked to leave
The operators of Bend’s Franklin Avenue homeless shelter explained their policy for guests Friday after a paraplegic and his caregiver-girlfriend…
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Project update: Redmond, Sisters libraries close Sunday for upgrades; temporary spaces open soon
After six years of planning and meeting with thousands of community members, the Redmond and Sisters Libraries are about to undergo construction…
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Wyden, Merkley urge Biden administration to include 12 weeks of paid family, medical leave in FY24 budget
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined colleagues Thursday in urging the Biden administration to advance a national…
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OLCC issues recall of cannabis vape products; cartridges contain prohibited additives
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is issuing a recall for four vaping products produced by an OLCC-licensed processor. The products were sold…
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Forest Service seeks applicants for Northwest Forest Plan Federal Advisory Committee
Self-nominations are due by next Tuesday, Jan. 17 for anyone interested in serving on a Federal Advisory Committee for national forests in the…
Continue ReadingOregon, IRS to start processing tax returns Jan. 23
The Oregon Department of Revenue said it will begin processing 2022 state income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 23, the same day the IRS will begin…
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‘Triple-demic’ update: OHA says public’s prevention steps helped limit viruses’ spread over holidays
Respiratory virus prevention steps such as masking and avoiding gatherings helped limit RSV, COVID-19 and influenza transmission over the holidays,…
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Bend PD reports nearly 35% jump in DUII arrests in 2022 due to stepped-up enforcement, offers details
Bend police released details Thursday about the record 684 DUII arrests officers made last year, a nearly 35% jump resulting from stepped-up…
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Deschutes County commissioners adopt policy to remove unsafe campsites on county-owned property
Seeking to address public safety and health concerns, Deschutes County commissioners unanimously adopted a new policy Wednesday that will allow the…
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Bend city councilors choose Megan Norris as new colleague, filling vacancy
Bend city councilors interviewed four finalists to be their new colleague Wednesday afternoon, then quickly and unanimously chose Megan Norris to…
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to estimated $1.35 billion; $1 million winning ticket sold in Eugene
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As the Mega Millions jackpot grows to an estimated $1.35 billion, a lucky player in Oregon will be cashing in on a $1…
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‘96% of mass attacks have red flags’: Program will help to monitor C.O. online threats
There’s a new effort on the High Desert to avert tragedies like the August shooting at Bend’s Eastside Safeway, focusing on monitoring online…
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Housing, mental health care among new Oregon Health Authority director’s priorities
As James Schroeder starts his new role as director of the Oregon Health Authority, he is already taking aim at some of the biggest issues affecting…
Continue ReadingWash. Gov. Inslee seeks lawmaker action on housing, guns
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee in a speech to a joint session of the Legislature Tuesday urged lawmakers to act on his…
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Nonprofit receives grant, begins Central Oregon equitable electric vehicle planning effort
Central Oregon nonprofit 350 Deschutes said Tuesday it will use an $85,000 planning grant from Pacific Power to support equity in the planning and…
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