Oregon’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Walters to retire
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Martha Walters said Tuesday that she’ll retire at the end of the year. Walters, who…
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‘They’re distraught’: Second Street homeless residents prepare for another city of Bend camp cleanup
The City of Bend is planning a homeless camp clean up on 2nd Street between NE Greenwood and NE Franklin for October…
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Oregon Lottery touts sales rebound, big returns for 2022 — big payouts, too
The Oregon Lottery announced Tuesday a return of nearly $909 million to the state for the 2022 fiscal year – a return to pre-pandemic levels and…
Continue Reading Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Martha Walters retiring Dec. 31; Meagan Flynn named successor
Martha Walters, Oregon’s first female Supreme Court chief justice, announced Tuesday that she will retire from the Oregon Supreme Court at the end…
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BLM to close area of public lands near La Pine for city water line maintenance
The Deschutes Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District will implement a temporary closure of public lands near La Pine…
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ODF, ODFW, Forest Service renew agreement as conservation group sues to block logging of large trees
The Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.S. Forest Service recently renewed their agreement allowing continued…
Continue ReadingPolitical mood tilts in Republicans’ favor with economy and inflation top of mind three weeks from midterms
By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director The economy and inflation are the dominant issues three weeks out from the midterm congressional elections,…
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Bend Park and Rec District launching new public perception survey
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – How satisfied are you with the services of Bend Park and Recreation District? Is the district utilizing your tax dollars wisely…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants for committee, commission positions, youth ex-officio roles
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill several current and upcoming vacancies on city committees and…
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Bend, Sisters mayors among 25 pitching $123.5 million-a-year plan to tackle homelessness
An Oregon Mayors Association task force of 25 mayors, including the mayors of Bend and Sisters, submitted a letter Friday to Oregon’s three…
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Biden’s late push across West aims to deliver votes for Dems
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — President Joe Biden strode into the telephone bank at a crowded union hall and eagerly began…
Continue ReadingIndependent candidate upends Oregon race for governor and gives GOP an opening
By Maeve Reston, CNN Betsy Johnson casts herself as the candidate for Oregon governor who will speak for voters who are “fed up” with…
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A GOP gov in liberal Oregon? Dems sound alarm on ‘spoiler’
By ANDREW SELSKY and SARA BURNETT Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon is typically known as a bastion of West Coast liberalism, where…
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Deschutes County commissioners DeBone, Adair spar on issues with challengers Tatom, Schmidt during KTVZ debate
Less than a week before ballots start arriving in the mail, Deschutes County commissioners Tony DeBone and Patti Adair, both Republicans, defended…
Continue ReadingBiden goes where he’s wanted on Western swing ahead of critical midterm elections
By Jeff Zeleny and Kevin Liptak, CNN As President Joe Biden headed West this week, Air Force One flew over a string of states where marquee Senate…
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Highway 20 temporary 45 mph speed zone goes into effect Friday between Tumalo and Bend
A temporary reduced speed zone of 45 mph is coming to U.S. Highway 20 between Bend and Tumalo, starting Friday. The reduction will take place between…
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Bend Park and Rec expands winter program registration times, makes other changes to avoid problems
The Bend Park and Recreation District has expanded the timeframe and made several changes to its online registration for winter programs after…
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‘Deschutes County 2040′ project charts rural lands’ future; open houses, online survey planned
Deschutes County’s population has grown over 25% since 2010, and county planning staff are inviting residents to a series of “Deschutes County…
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Drivers beware: Vehicle-wildlife collisions peak this time of year — but Hwy. 97 crossings cut risk dramatically
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding (the “rut”) puts them on the move, making…
Continue ReadingOfficials: People going door to door looking for voter fraud
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Voters in at least four Oregon counties — Douglas, Klamath, Lane and Columbia — have complained to local election…
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