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Deschutes County puts $7.8 million in ARPA funds into affordable housing projects

December 17, 2021 11:38 am KTVZ News Partners

The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of $7.8 million to support affordable housing in Deschutes…

Physically disabled homeless in Bend feel overlooked with lack of resources

December 16, 2021 11:59 am KTVZ

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.…

Oregon OKs ‘more aggressive’ climate protection program

December 16, 2021 6:55 pm The Associated Press

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission on Thursday approved a new Climate Protection Plan for the state that targets a 90% reduction in…

C.O. airports to share $4.67 million from infrastructure bill; RDM plans terminal expansion

December 16, 2021 9:07 am KTVZ News Partners

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it will award an estimated $42.2 million to Oregon’s 51…

Bend Fire Dept. may ask voters next year for new levy to add staff, maintain response times

December 15, 2021 7:59 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments) Fire Chief Todd Riley tells city councilors community survey is planned early in new year BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next…

Financial support from Visit Bend launches Sustainable Tourism Lab at OSU-Cascades

December 15, 2021 11:34 am KTVZ

Oregon State University–Cascades announced Wednesday it will establish a research laboratory to provide data and services to help tourism entities…

Realtor Cat Zwicker named Redmond’s new city councilor

December 14, 2021 6:43 pm KTVZ

The hunt for Redmond’s new city councilor is over.…

Neighbors voice objections to new proposed homeless service location at Bend’s Juniper Ridge

December 14, 2021 11:49 am KTVZ

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…

Deschutes County commissioners to discuss possible location for RV homeless camp east of Bend

December 14, 2021 11:36 am KTVZ

Like many ideas suggesting where and how to best assist the homeless population, there’s another one that’s becoming a topic of debate.…

Gov. Brown seeks applicants for Crook County DA vacancy in wake of judicial appointment

December 14, 2021 1:44 pm KTVZ News Partners

Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she is inviting applications for the position of Crook County district attorney, to fill the vacancy caused by…

Oregon adds 10,000 jobs in November; jobless rate drops to 4.2%

December 14, 2021 10:54 am KTVZ News Partners

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…

Oregon lawmakers pass rental assistance, other major bills in special session

December 13, 2021 5:04 pm The Associated Press

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…

Study highlights importance of sewage system proposed for Terrebonne

December 13, 2021 1:31 pm KTVZ

A 2020 Terrebonne Wastewater Feasibility Study shows that many septic tanks in Terrebonne are reaching the end of their 30 year life cycle, leading…

City of Prineville honored for excellence in financial reporting for fifth straight year

December 13, 2021 2:21 pm KTVZ News Partners

The City of Prineville has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth straight year. The Finance…

Texas man gets nearly 4 years in prison for assaulting federal marshal with hammer in Portland protest

December 13, 2021 12:51 pm KTVZ News Partners

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…