Efforts to curb wildfire risk ramp up; BLM Central Oregon fire restrictions take effect Friday
As the High Desert moves into wildfire season, local, state and federal fire agencies have raised Central Oregon’s fire risk level to…
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‘Why are we not fixing this?’: C.O. groups gather in support of gun legislation, against gun-related violence
Lift Every Voice Oregon is gathering petition signatures for IP 17, a proposed ballot measure that aims to reduce gun violence with steps they say…
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Annual campfire restrictions to begin on BLM-administered rivers, waterways in Central Oregon
 Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect on Wednesday, June 1 on portions of the Crooked, Deschutes, John Day and White rivers, as well…
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SW Redmond girl, 7, discovers bag of drugs in front yard, family says; police say likely meth
A 7-year-old Redmond girl supposedly discovered a small bag of drugs on her front yard where she was playing.…
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Gov. Brown orders public flags to half-staff until sunset on Saturday, in honor of Texas school shooting victims
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, May 28, in honor and…
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Authorities ID man whose remains were found near Hwy. 242 snow gate west of Sisters; foul play not suspected
A small group of mushroom hunters discovered a man’s remains near the snow gate on state Highway 242 (the McKenzie Pass Highway) west of Sisters on…
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New report from Oregon Secretary of State’s Office focuses on systemic risks to K-12 student success
The Oregon Secretary of State Audits Division released its first-ever systemic risk report Tuesday. The report draws on six K-12 audits conducted…
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Oregon AG announces $19 million, 41-state settlement with Ford over mileage, capacity claims
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Tuesday a $19.2 million multistate settlement with Ford Motor Company…
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Three trail segments west of Bend to close weekdays for mowing, mastication work
Mowing and mastication work west of Bend will close three trail segments on weekdays for public and operator safety during operations, the Deschutes…
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Jefferson County, ODOT to permanently close Hwy. 97 access at Bear Drive east this week
Last year, after extensive public outreach, Jefferson County and ODOT agreed to close SW Bear Drive and Eureka Lane at U.S. Highway 97. Both…
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Greater Idaho movement redraws proposal map, seeks ‘less ambitious’ route for Phase 1
The push for a more conservative life as part of a larger Idaho continues. Klamath County voters said “yes” to investigating the idea of leaving…
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Parachute training accident leaves Redmond smokejumper facing up to year of recovery, without firefighting work
15-year U.S. Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Ben Elkind is at his home in Redmond, recovering from a parachute training…
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Rising prices at the pump affect customer buying habits, attendant interactions at Bend gas stations
Surging gas prices have been a headache for many, and they don’t seem to be getting any better.…
Continue ReadingOregon-Washington BLM to impose fire restrictions, fireworks ban starting Friday
Fire restrictions, including a ban on fireworks use, will go into effect on Friday for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley tests positive for COVID-19, experiences mild symptoms
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement Monday after testing positive for…
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More Oregon reports of snapping turtles, a threat to native species; ODFW urges public to report sightings
Snapping turtles, an invasive species in Oregon, are nesting this time of year and are more likely to be encountered on land, which is an opportunity…
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Oregon Health Authority adopts first rules for psilocybin products, testing, training programs
The Oregon Health Authority has adopted the first set of final administrative rules related to psilocybin products, testing and training…
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With public camping a felony, Tennessee homeless seek refuge
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Miranda Atnip lost her home during the coronavirus pandemic after her boyfriend moved…
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Bend company printed blurry 5th District election ballots; Clackamas County clerk cites lack of certification
A blurry ballot situation that’s been holding up the final count in a closely watched Fifth Congressional District primary election can be traced…
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Deschutes County’s proposes $398 million FY 2023 budget, up 5.8%, outlines various planned projects
Deschutes County has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 of $398.3 million, a 5.8 percent increase from the current year, while…
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