Merkley talks with NewsChannel 21 about looming funding bill deadline
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley told NewsChannel 21 congressional leaders are working to avoid a government shutdown and meet Friday’s deadline for a new…
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C.O. Republican lawmakers dispute need for Gov. Brown’s eviction-relief special session
A day after Gov. Kate Brown called a Dec. 13 special legislative session to extend renter eviction protections and aid to landlords, the state’s two…
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No longer wasted? Deschutes County seeks proposals to use gas created by Knott Landfill’s trash
A new project seeking proposals for Deschutes County’s Knott Landfill in southeast Bend could result in a win-win situation for the county, landfill…
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City of Prineville Railway gets OK to keep rolling trains over Hwy. 26 bridge, despite RV crash
The century-old City of Prineville Railway had its freight trains rolling again Wednesday over a Highway 26 overpass, though at slower speeds and…
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Longtime Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio won’t seek reelection
Rep. Peter DeFazio, the longest serving U.S. House member in Oregon’s history, said Wednesday that he is retiring and will not seek re-election…
Continue ReadingDozens of Oregon workers fired for not getting COVID shot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in Oregon say at least 99 state workers have been fired for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. KOIN…
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Drazan steps down from Oregon House GOP Caucus leader; Breese-Iverson accepts role
State Rep. Christine Drazan (R-Canby) has stepped down from the role of Oregon House Republican Caucus leader as she launches a bid for governor.…
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Clarno, fellow Republicans drop legal challenge to new Oregon congressional districts
A group of former Republican elected officials have dropped their challenge to Oregon’s six newly drawn congressional…
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Gov. Brown calls special session to address eviction protections as federal funds run out
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she will be calling the Legislature into special session in two weeks, on Dec. 13 to address eviction…
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Merkley introduces bill to reduce public school class sizes
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., said Tuesday they aim to address overcrowded classrooms by introducing the Smaller Class…
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Heroes all: Two Jefferson County deputies among state Marine Board life-saving honorees
The Oregon State Marine Board recognized heroic life-saving efforts by sheriff’s office deputies, marine safety officers and private citizens, in…
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Pile burning continuing this week across Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District are resuming pile burning across the district this week. The district will continue pile…
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Deschutes National Forest wildlife winter range closures set to begin amid deer population plunge
Starting this Wednesday, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk,…
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Oregon car repair shops soon must file bond with DMV before seeking ‘mechanic’s lien’
Disputes over payment for car repairs can sometimes cost vehicle owners and auto mechanics money, time and in some situations the car…
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Oregon offers to pay pharmacies to administer COVID vaccines
The Oregon Health Authority is offering to pay pharmacies $35 for each dose of COVID-19 vaccine they administer, with the intention to boost…
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Oregon State Hospital Salem campus resumes family visitation
In-person visitation with family and friends resumed Wednesday for vaccinated patients on the Oregon State Hospital Salem campus, with safety…
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Bend real estate group sues state over pending ban on ‘love letters’ to homebuyers
A Bend realty group is suing the state over its pending “love letter” ban, which bans home buyers from adding personalized letters to their offer.…
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‘Unique opportunity’: Bend set to get bigger with addition of 261 undeveloped acres
Bend is getting bigger, again. The city’s Growth Management Division has begun the first steps of planning for the development of 261 acres of land…
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Oregon DHS joins national effort to reduce, prevent child maltreatment, deaths
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced this week its involvement in a national effort to strengthen families, identify and protect…
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Don’t get grinched: Text scammers posing as Oregon DMV hoping for holiday payout
Scammers posing as the Oregon DMV are texting cell phones claiming that a refund is available. It is a fake message and a phishing scam trying to get…
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