Ex-NY Times columnist Kristof ruled ineligible to run for Oregon governor
Oregon’s secretary of state ruled Thursday that former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof is not eligible to run for governor because he…
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Not all Bend neighborhood streets plowed; warm weather helping melt snow
The plows are out, the snow is melting, but not every street will be…
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Courtney, Oregon’s longest-serving lawmaker, retiring
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s longest-serving lawmaker and current Senate President, Peter Courtney, is retiring. Oregon Public Broadcasting…
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New detection of deadly rabbit virus found in Powell Butte wild jackrabbit
More detections of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) in a wild rabbit have been confirmed by the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory,…
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Portland schools reinstate athletics, extracurricular virus measures amid omicron surge
Officials with Portland Public Schools are tightening mask and vaccination requirements for after-school sports competitions, practices and…
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DEQ broadens electric vehicle rebate program, making more Oregonians eligible
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has made big changes to the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program’s Charge Ahead Rebate, to…
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C.O. residents share dog safety concerns near hiking trails
The shooting death of a dog in the Cline Butte Recreation Area New Year’s Eve sparked many concerns about dog safety when the Richardson family’s …
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Two snowmobile trails closed west of Sunriver for logging, restoration work
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it is temporarily closing portions of two snowmobile trails west of Sunriver to allow logging and…
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Wyden cheers word that beer can maker will postpone changes that could hurt brewers
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., welcomed Tuesday a response from the Ball Corp. that it will postpone actions previously set to take effect Jan. 1 which he…
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Oregon health, education agencies: In-person classes at risk from extracurricular activities
With masks stretched across their faces, students and faculty returned to schools across Oregon on Monday after the holidays, but state officials…
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Amid cold, snowy winter, C.O. shelters see growing need for resources to help care for homeless
With homelessness on the rise in Central Oregon and the intensely snowy conditions of late, a growing network of shelters have a lot on their…
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120 Oregon Army National Guard soldiers mobilized to support NATO partners in Poland
Oregon Army National Guard soldiers assigned to Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry Regiment were formally mobilized for deployment to a…
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Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues 2 missing Lane County hikers who wrote ‘SOS’ in snow
A Coast Guard Sector North Bend MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew helped the Lane County Sheriff’s Office in locating two 19-year-old…
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Oregon Health Authority orders 12 million at-home COVID-19 tests
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has made its largest order yet of COVID-19 tests that will be offered to people around the state for free, so they…
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New Oregon transportation laws include more local control on setting speed limits
On Jan. 1, several new state laws will take effect that the Oregon Department of Transportation says will increase the equity in Oregon’s…
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New federal law aims to protect against surprise medical bills; Oregon agencies can help
The situation happens all too often: You go to an in-network hospital, but receive a surprise medical bill from an out-of-network doctor. However,…
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Oregon State Parks set to start charging out-of-state campers more for RV sites
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will begin charging out-of-state residents 25% more for RV sites for stays beginning Saturday, Jan. 1, as…
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OLCC makes major revisions to cannabis rules, adds hemp standards, regulations
At a special meeting Tuesday, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission approved significant changes for regulating the legal marijuana industry and…
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Oregon home mortgage foreclosures moratorium expires on Friday; free help available
The foreclosure moratorium in Oregon that will end on Friday, Dec. 31 was established to prevent foreclosures for those who lost income or were…
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Asphaug to serve as Oregon’s acting U.S. attorney
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced Monday he has appointed Scott Erik Asphaug to serve as U.S. Attorney for the…
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