Study highlights importance of sewage system proposed for Terrebonne
A 2020 Terrebonne Wastewater Feasibility Study shows that many septic tanks in Terrebonne are reaching the end of their 30 year life cycle, leading…
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City of Prineville honored for excellence in financial reporting for fifth straight year
The City of Prineville has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth straight year. The Finance…
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Texas man gets nearly 4 years in prison for assaulting federal marshal with hammer in Portland protest
A Texas man was sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison Monday for assaulting a deputy U.S. marshal with a construction hammer during a July…
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Oregon lawmakers return to Capitol for special session
As the threat of eviction looms over thousands of Oregon households, lawmakers are returning to the state Capitol Monday for a special session to…
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Oregon lawmakers take testimony on eviction, drought relief ahead of special session
Oregon lawmakers took public testimony at a livestreamed public hearing Saturday on several major issues to be addressed in the Legislature’s…
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City of Bend recruiting for new Police Department communications manager position
The city of Bend has begun recruiting for a new, full-time Police Department communications manager position, a role that will be filled by a…
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Deschutes County, COIC offer COVID-19 recovery grants for small businesses, nonprofits
Deschutes County, through a partnership with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, is offering grants to small businesses and non-profits in…
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ODOT details transit, bike, pedestrian plans for $230 million from infrastructure bill
Zero-emissions buses? On the way. Better transit connections? Sure! More off-highway bike and walking paths? Yes. Updated transit facilities? You…
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COCC extends Bend Patrol Services contract amid security staffing shortages
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors agreed Wednesday evening to continue an emergency month-to-month contract with Bend Patrol…
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Pile burning planned at Shevlin Park, south of La Pine by Hwy. 31
With cool temperatures in place, Bend Park and Recreation District crews will be conducting small pile-burning operations in Shevlin Park between…
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Oregon public universities reach ‘historic’ 5-year contract with classified union workers
Bargaining teams representing Oregon’s seven public universities and classified union employees announced Wednesday they have reached agreement on…
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Oregon lawmakers push for state divestment from fossil fuels
The state of Oregon should divest from the fossil fuels industry to protect both the environment and its investments, three Oregon lawmakers said…
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Oregon DHS taking steps to meet historic demand for support, services
As Oregonians continue to experience economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are applying for medical, food, cash, and child care…
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Deschutes County receives association award for annual financial report
Deschutes County announced Wednesday it has received the Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual…
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Wyden asks Federal Trade Commission to investigate Bi-Mart pharmacy closures, Walgreen acquisition
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday to investigate recent consolidations in Oregon’s retail pharmacy market to…
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ODOT due $52 million for electric vehicle charging from federal infrastructure bill
Oregon’s electric vehicle infrastructure is about to get…
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Redmond councilor urges preparation for marijuana dispensaries, runs into opposition
If you live In Redmond and you’re looking to buy legal marijuana, you’ll have to head to Bend or another city to do so.…
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Reward fund grows to $36,000 in fatal poisoning of Eastern Oregon wolf pack
Three conservation groups said Monday they have added $10,000 to the reward for information leading to a conviction in the poisoning and killing of…
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Changes on the way to improve safety on Wilson Avenue corridor in SE Bend
The city of Bend is working on making Wilson Avenue safer for motorists, bicyclists and walkers with the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project.…
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Two Redmond councilors urge city to prepare for federally legal marijuana dispensaries
One Redmond city councilor is urging the council to get ready for allowing marijuana dispensaries in the city, if or when federal law changes, and he…
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