Wyden bill would expand domestic production of ‘critical minerals’
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Tuesday that would support the processing, manufacturing, and production of critical minerals that he…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall as 2022 begins, but more slowly amid strong hiring
Central Oregon posted strong hiring in January, on a seasonally adjusted basis. Unemployment levels continued to decline, but at a slower pace than…
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OSP trooper accused of racial discrimination in lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Oregon State Police and Trooper Travis Peterson, accusing them of racial…
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Lawmakers include $8 million for NeighborImpact to expand C.O. child care resources
A legislative package passed on Friday’s final day of the 2022 Oregon Legislature includes $8 million to NeighborImpact in support of child care…
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Bend real estate group’s lawsuit prompts federal judge to block Oregon’s new ‘love letter’ ban
A new state law banning the use of real estate ‘love letters’ by prospective home buyers seeking to stand out from the crowd has been put on hold…
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Pacific Power electric mobility grants include electric mower for Bend Park and Rec District
Select nonprofits, local governments and hospitals served by Pacific Power in Oregon will receive $800,000 in grants for clean transportation…
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Oregon lawmakers OK $10 million to turn demo landfill into OSU-Cascades innovation district
The Oregon Legislature’s 2022 session ended Friday with approval of several key Oregon State University initiatives, including conversion of the…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum thanks lawmakers for funding community violence prevention programs
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum thanked the Oregon Legislature Monday for making a significant investment in community violence prevention work…
Continue ReadingRural Idaho town part of trend: Conservatives seeking space
SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — Linda Navarre moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, from Cleveland in 1978, when the town consisted of people in the timber industry…
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Oregon gas prices rise over 47 cents in a week, average $4.47/gallon
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 47.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.47/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Police: Man killed after ramming Seattle federal building
A man was shot and killed by police officers Saturday night after ramming his car into a federal building in downtown Seattle and reportedly firing a…
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New Bend group’s measure would require voters get a say in outdoor homeless camp locations
Controversial city efforts to deal with the rising number of homeless on the streets of Bend were bound to be a campaign issue for city council and…
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Madras boy’s beating prompts court case that could allow lawsuits against mandatory abuse reporters
While the case of a brutally beaten Madras boy has prompted years of legislative efforts to increase the sentences of criminals who leave victims…
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Two Bend climbers rescued after getting stuck 200 feet up Smith Rock’s Red Wall
Two young Bend men found themselves stuck 200 feet up while rappelling down Smith Rock’s Red Wall late Friday afternoon when their climbing ropes…
Continue Reading Central Oregon lawmakers tout successes as 2022 legislative session concludes
The 2022 “short” session of the Oregon Legislature adjourned Friday, a few days before its constitutional deadline, and two Central Oregon lawmakers…
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BLM moves to flat $5 year-round fee for Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River boater pass
The Deschutes Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District announced Friday it will implement a fee change on the individual…
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Oregon lawmakers adjourn 2022 legislative session
Oregon lawmakers adjourned the 2022 short legislative session Friday after passing ambitious legislation, including overtime pay for…
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Bend woman helps Ukraine with flour, sugar and butter
By doing what she loves, a Bend woman has found a way to keep herself busy: Baking, to take her mind off of what’s happening to her family and…
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Oregon treasurer directs disposal of state investments in sanctioned Russian companies
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Statement from Treasurer Tobias Read regarding Oregon State Treasury investments in Russia: “The situation in Ukraine is…
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Oregon Legislature approves overtime pay for farmworkers
Farmworkers in Oregon would earn overtime pay under a bill that the Legislature approved on Thursday, after more than 1,000 people submitted…
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