Government-Politics
Bentz attacks FERC’s ‘disappointing and outrageous’ decision to remove 4 Klamath River dams
Reps. Cliff Bentz (OR-02) Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released a statement Friday sharply critical of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision…
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Bend Park Board members Ariel Méndez, Jason Kropf resign; district seeks applicants for vacancies
The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking two applicants for upcoming vacancies on the board of directors following the announced…
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Redmond’s third ‘safe parking’ program site gets Deschutes County OK
Deschutes County commissioners have given final approval for development of a new, third Redmond ‘safe parking’ program site on county-owned land…
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Jefferson County sheriff won’t enforce Measure 114; Deschutes, Crook County sheriffs say it would be low priority
Oregon voters have narrowly passed measures that would strengthen gun laws and mandate health care as a human right, The Associated Press reported…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for Fair Board openings
Deschutes County residents are invited to apply to serve on the Deschutes County Fair…
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Sisters Ranger District crews begin work on 3,300 acres of hazardous fuels reduction
Sisters Ranger District fire specialists are conducting brush removal work with Forest Service staff and contractors to mow about 3,300 acres of…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend seeks input on removing minimum parking requirements for new developments
The city of Bend is considering and seeking public input on removing all minimum parking requirements for new developments under a state land-use…
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Bend City Council, police chief discuss Measure 114 impacts; councilors vote 4-3 to adopt camping code
Bend city councilors met Wednesday night with a packed agenda, starting off with Measure 114’s updates and implications, later holding a public…
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Speed zone hours signs at 14 Bend schools replaced with flashing lights for arrival, departure times
Drivers may have noticed a recent change at more than a dozen school speed zones around Bend — a shift from a flat 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 20 mph speed…
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Retired Salem truck driver, 82, is Oregon’s latest Powerball millionaire
When a retired truck driver purchased $10 in Powerball tickets on a whim during the record jackpot run-up, little did he know he would be one…
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OSP details gun-purchase background check process, works to clear recent backlog amid Measure 114
Oregon State Police said Wednesday they are “aware that the public has many questions regarding Ballot Measure 114” and its impact on gun purchases…
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Oregon DEQ offering free water well testing to dozens of S. Deschutes County property owners
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is offering free well water testing in southern Deschutes County as part of a groundwater quality…
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Report looks at economic impact of Oregon heritage organizations, traditional events
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Heritage Commission has released the Economic Impacts and Value of Oregon’s Heritage Organizations and…
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‘Green Friday’: Parking is free at all Oregon state parks the day after Thanksgiving
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to head outside the day after Thanksgiving, Friday,…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce bill to safeguard veterans filing benefit claims
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined colleagues from both parties Tuesday to introduce legislation that would hold unaccredited…
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Bend official says Bird e-bikes proved ‘very popular’ in first year; now, company’s future is clouded
Bird’s shared e-bikes came to Bend this summer and got a lot of use, but also some mixed reviews, including early complaints about them being left…
Continue ReadingVoters OK drastic overhaul of City Hall in Portland, Oregon
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Voters in Portland, Oregon, driven by frustration with surging…
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New Oregon paid leave program starts in 6 weeks; statewide campaign aims to prepare employers
This week, Paid Leave Oregon launched a statewide campaign aimed at notifying Oregon employers about their role and responsibilities in the new…
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Wyden bill aims to strengthen mental health care coverage, hold insurance cos. accountable
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced legislation Tuesday to improve mental health coverage.…
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