Oregon gubernatorial election moves toward 3-way race
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s gubernatorial election took a step closer Tuesday to being a three-way race…
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COCC plans first-ever hiring fair next Tuesday; positions include custodians, cooks, baristas
Next Tuesday, August 23 from 5-7 p.m., Central Oregon Community College will host its first-ever Hiring Fair on the college’s Bend campus, the…
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ODOT: Work set to begin this fall on $175 million Bend North Corridor Project on Hwys. 20, 97
Work begins this fall on the long-awaited Bend North Corridor project. This $175 million project aims to improve safety, mobility and accessibility…
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Columbia River’s salmon are at the core of ancient religion
By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER (AP) — James Kiona stands on a rocky ledge overlooking Lyle Falls where the water froths…
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City of Bend considering changes to short-term rental rules, larger buffers; hearing coming up
The Bend Planning Commission soon will consider proposed changes to the Bend Development Code that regulates how and where Short Term Rentals can be…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK ARPA funding for Sisters Park & Rec child care, Furnish Hope
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act funding to support the Sisters Park & Recreation District’s child care…
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Madras HS teacher Brad Johnston fifth candidate to announce run for mayor
Brad Johnston, local high school teacher, veteran and former Astoria police chief, with 25 years experience in public service, has announced he’ll…
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Deschutes-Ochoco Resource Advisory Committee seeks nominees to fill vacancies
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland are seeking nominees to fill vacancies on the 15-member…
Continue ReadingJudge: Legislature can intervene a little in abortion case
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge says the Idaho Legislature can intervene in the U.S. Department of…
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Gov. Brown visits Warm Springs, receives briefings on water, other tribal issues
Governor Kate Brown visited the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs late this week for government-to-government meetings with tribal leaders on…
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State says Oregon insurers have no plans to use controversial wildfire risk map in their decisions
Insurance companies in Oregon did not use, and currently have no plans to use, the state’s controversial wildfire risk map in their decision-making,…
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Oregon Health Authority launches new monkeypox website
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday launched a new website dedicated to helping people in Oregon learn more about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak…
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‘Bad fit’ or ‘short-sighted’? Residents voice opinions on proposed 4-story apartments on Bend’s Westside
A proposed 42 unit apartment building on the corner of Mt. Washington Drive and Awbrey Road. in Bend, is in the city land-use process and accepting…
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Court sides with Oregon governor over early prison releases
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Gov. Kate Brown was within her authority to grant clemency during the…
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State requires insurers to cover administration of monkeypox vaccinations
Oregon insurers are now required to cover the cost of monkeypox (hMPXV) vaccination administration for their health plan members in Oregon, based on…
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More wolves, beavers needed to improve West’s habitats, OSU scientists say
Oregon State University scientists are proposing management changes on western federal lands that they say would result in more wolves and beavers…
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Safe Routes to School advisory committee seeks up to 4 new members
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you passionate about the ability to walk and roll safely in Oregon – and helping our children do the same? The Safe Routes…
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Oregon agency tops goal to fund 1,000 permanent homes with supportive services for homeless
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Monday it has exceeded the 2019–2023 Oregon Statewide Housing Plan goal to fund 1,000 units of…
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City of Bend sets two open houses as it crafts code to regulate unsanctioned camping on city property
The City of Bend is developing municipal code provisions to regulate unsanctioned camping on city rights-of-way and city-owned property, like public…
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OHA launches website to share updates on opioid settlement funds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority has launched a new website to share updates and information on opioid settlement funds, which…
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