Oregon VA awards $600K in grants to support, expand campus veteran resource centers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs announced Friday it has awarded grants totaling $600,000 to expand Campus Veteran…
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Oregon health officials predict major hospitalization surge due to Omicron, strongly urge boosters
Despite only three confirmed cases so far of the highly contagious omicron variant in Oregon, Gov. Kate Brown and health officials warned Friday that…
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New Deschutes River ‘water bank’ pilot program aims to ease shortages for junior irrigators
The Deschutes River Conservancy, in partnership with the Central Oregon Irrigation District and North Unit Irrigation District, announced Friday they…
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Deschutes County puts $7.8 million in ARPA funds into affordable housing projects
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of $7.8 million to support affordable housing in Deschutes…
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Physically disabled homeless in Bend feel overlooked with lack of resources
It’s not uncommon for some people to argue that homelessness is a choice – and for some, it is. But that’s not always the case.…
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Oregon OKs ‘more aggressive’ climate protection program
The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission on Thursday approved a new Climate Protection Plan for the state that targets a 90% reduction in…
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C.O. airports to share $4.67 million from infrastructure bill; RDM plans terminal expansion
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it will award an estimated $42.2 million to Oregon’s 51…
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Bend Fire Dept. may ask voters next year for new levy to add staff, maintain response times
(Update: Adding video, comments) Fire Chief Todd Riley tells city councilors community survey is planned early in new year BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next…
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Financial support from Visit Bend launches Sustainable Tourism Lab at OSU-Cascades
Oregon State University–Cascades announced Wednesday it will establish a research laboratory to provide data and services to help tourism entities…
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Realtor Cat Zwicker named Redmond’s new city councilor
The hunt for Redmond’s new city councilor is over.…
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Neighbors voice objections to new proposed homeless service location at Bend’s Juniper Ridge
A year after the city of Bend dropped plans for a managed homeless camp on its juniper ridge property, a proposal to use the site to help the…
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Deschutes County commissioners to discuss possible location for RV homeless camp east of Bend
Like many ideas suggesting where and how to best assist the homeless population, there’s another one that’s becoming a topic of debate.…
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Gov. Brown seeks applicants for Crook County DA vacancy in wake of judicial appointment
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she is inviting applications for the position of Crook County district attorney, to fill the vacancy caused by…
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Oregon adds 10,000 jobs in November; jobless rate drops to 4.2%
Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment rose by 10,000 in November, following a revised gain of 6,400 jobs in October, the Oregon Employment Department…
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Oregon lawmakers pass rental assistance, other major bills in special session
The Oregon Senate wrapped up its special session work in less than a day on Monday and passed additional safety nets to keep thousands of people…
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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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