Oregon’s most populous county issues indoor mask requirement
As COVID-19 cases in Oregon surge and hospitals fill up, officials in the state’s most populous county announced on Monday they are reimplementing…
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Washington mandates vaccine for state, health care workers
Washington state workers or those working in private medical or long-term care jobs will be required to show proof of vaccination by Oct. 18 or will…
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City of Bend’s new utility software issues delay bills; penalties, water cut-offs suspended
Hiccups with the city of Bend’s new utility billing software have delayed bills to customers, which in turn prompted the city to suspend any…
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Masks required at Oregon DMV offices due to COVID-19 surge
Remember to bring your face mask when you go to a DMV office. Masks are required inside DMV offices and during drive tests conducted by DMV,…
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C.O organizations hold panel talk on ending homelessness in Bend
A group of panelists discussed upcoming and ongoing solutions to battle homelessness and ways for the public to get involved at a special event on…
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C.O. businesses fighting big fines over violating state, local COVID-19 rules
Three Central Oregon businesses that were fined for violating Covid-19 restrictions last spring, such as mask requirements, are now taking the battle…
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Federal pandemic jobless benefit programs set to end Sept. 4; state offers career help
Several pandemic-related temporary federal unemployment benefit programs expire Sept. 4, and the Oregon Employment Department reminded Friday that…
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Gov. Brown seeks applicants to fill 2 new Deschutes County judgeships
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that she is accepting applications to fill two new judicial vacancies on the Deschutes County Circuit Court.…
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Black drivers disproportionately stopped by Portland police
Police in Portland stopped a disproportionate number of Black motorists last year, even as they pulled over fewer drivers overall in 2020, compared…
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Oregon DEQ releases draft rules aimed at sharply curtailing greenhouse gas emissions
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality released draft rules Thursday aimed at dramatically reducing Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions over…
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Crook County Court sends $35 million courthouse-justice center bond measure to Nov. ballot
The Crook County Court on Wednesday unanimously approved sending a $35 million bond measure to voters in November. It would let the county match a…
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Fireworks retailer, fundraising church dismayed by Bend’s plan to keep fireworks ban
Bend city councilors have decided they want to make permanent a temporary ban on public fireworks sales and use, but a fireworks supplier said…
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NeighborImpact, Oregon Rental Assistance Program helping renters get back on track
The federal Centers for Disease Control moratorium that allows you to delay your rent payment has been extended. It’s been extended several times,…
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Oregon secretary of state seeks applicants for redistricting panel, if lawmakers don’t reach agreement
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced Thursday that she is inviting Oregonians to apply to serve…
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Wyden says his bill would ensure wealthy investors pay their fair share in taxes
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday that he said would close loopholes that allow wealthy investors to…
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ODOT holds Terrebonne open house to discuss latest Highway 97 safety plans
The Oregon Department of Transportation will host an open house Wednesday evening in an effort to highlight updated plans to improve safety through…
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C.O. towing company backs new law to hold unlicensed, predatory tow businesses accountable
Towing can be a headache for anyone, especially if it is not regulated or practiced…
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State agency hires outside vendor in effort to clear emergency rental assistance processing backlog
Concerned with the speed at which rental assistance is getting in the hands of Oregonians, Oregon Housing and Community Services said Wednesday it is…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office holds ‘National Night Out’ events in Sisters, La Pine
In a bid to increase awareness and build relationships, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s held a pair of National Night Out events Tuesday…
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Portland mayor: Police should prepare for body cameras
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is directing the police bureau to prepare for a body-worn camera program, in anticipation of the U.S. Department of…
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