OSU study: Most wildfires hitting communities start on private, not USFS lands
Research led by Oregon State University shows that wildfires are more likely to burn their way into national forests than out of…
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TSA hiring RDM full-, part-time security screening officers; virtual hiring event Wednesday
The Transportation Security Administration is recruiting to hire full- and part-time security screening officers at five Oregon airports, including…
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Deschutes, Willamette National Forests announce changes to wilderness permit system
The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests announced Tuesday changes being made to the Central Cascades Wilderness Permit System to address…
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Woof! Bend’s beloved Pet Parade set to return on the Fourth, after 2-year absence
After a two-year hiatus, Bend’s beloved July 4th of July Pet Parade is set to return this summer, just in time for its 90th birthday, the Bend Park…
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Bend PD: Second Street homeless camp meets criteria for ‘unsafe campsite,’ possible clearing
Over 260 police calls to the area of a homeless camp along Northeast Second Street over the past three months are one of more than a dozen…
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Bend Planning Commission hears strong objections to proposed shelter code amendments
The Bend Planning Commission asked staff questions and heard over an hour of testimony Monday evening from citizens all voicing opposition and…
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Bend Humanity Coalition claims city has ‘ample’ shelter beds; Councilor Perkins fires back
The Bend Humanity Coalition and former Mayor Jeff Eager claimed in a news release Monday, hours before a city public hearing on code changes to allow…
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City of Bend seeks new Landmarks Commission member
The City of Bend is seeking one new volunteer commissioner to serve on the Bend Landmarks Commission, starting in…
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2023-24 Oregon Blue Book Photography Contest underway
The Oregon Secretary of State’s Archives Division is hosting its biennial cover image photography contest. Two images will be selected, one to grace…
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Oregon releases draft rules for therapeutic psilocybin program
Oregon has released draft rules for the therapeutic use of psilocybin, commonly called magic…
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Deschutes County commissioners send Sunriver Public Safety Building levy to May ballot
Deschutes County commissioners last week unanimously approved a resolution sending to the May 17 primary ballot a Sunriver Service District 10-year…
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Community, NW first responders honor St. Paul volunteer firefighter killed in explosion
An estimated 5,000 people attended the memorial service for a St. Paul, Oregon, firefighter on Saturday…
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OSP trooper stopped, arrested on DUII charge in downtown Bend
Bend police stopped and arrested an Oregon State Police trooper on a DUII charge in downtown Bend late Thursday…
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Three Oregon mayors push for state emergency homeless shelter money
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is leading an effort to pressure the state to immediately pay for temporary homeless shelters, a week after announcing a…
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SW Bend homeowner worries about traffic gridlock if future wildfire sparks major evacuation
A southwest Bend homeowner who lived through one of the most destructive wildfires in area history over 30 years ago is still worried about traffic…
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Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan outlines planned audits for 2022
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan released the 2022-23 Audit Plan Thursday. The plan outlines new audits the Oregon Audits Division intends to…
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Oregon lawmaker’s bill tries to revive campaign finance limits after setback
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan has rejected proposed ballot measures to cap political donations, on procedural grounds. But one prominent…
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Oregon forms task force, strengthens effort to attract semiconductor industry
Oregon’s political leaders said Thursday they’re going to try to attract the booming semiconductor…
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Deschutes County seeks two Budget Committee members
Deschutes County is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Deschutes County Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through…
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Redmond’s PatRick Environmental receives 5-year, $160 million federal firefighting contract
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday welcomed news that the U.S. Forest Service is awarding contracts to eight Oregon companies in…
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