Merkley plans remote, phone town hall for Crook County residents next Friday
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Crook County next Friday, June…
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Bend Chamber, other biz groups urge state to fund ‘modest’ return-to-work bonuses, to ease hiring crunch
The Bend Chamber has joined a consortium of business advocates in a letter to Gov. Kate Brown’s office, recommending the use of some federal…
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NW federal land managers say they’re worried, but well-prepared for wildfire season
As recovery work continues from last year’s record fire season, federal land managers and fire, fuels and aviation officials in the Pacific…
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Oregon lawmakers remove state legislator Nearman over Capitol breach
Oregon lawmakers have expelled a Republican legislator who let violent, far-right protesters into the Statehouse. The expulsion Thursday night of…
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‘It’s not just about 4 trees’: Tree removal from NE Bend affordable housing project sparks neighbors’ concern
Neighbors in northeast Bend’s Orchard District noticed last week that unbeknownst to them, several tall trees were marked for removal in a nearby…
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Deschutes Public Library’s planned Central Library site faces criticism, hurdles
While 53% of participating Deschutes County voters last fall approved a bond measure that would construct a “world-class” Central Library just north…
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Knopp, Bend weigh in on state bill requiring housing options for homeless camp removal
The homeless policy in Bend could be changing in coming months, this time as a result of an expected new state…
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Oregon House OKs more funds for emergency shelter program, including Bend’s project
The Oregon House voted Thursday to allocate more general fund dollars for Project Turnkey, which has focused on the creation and maintenance of…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to hold police departments accountable for discriminatory practices
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Thursday they have joined colleagues to reintroduce legislation that would strengthen the ability of…
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ODOT considers alternatives for US Highway 97-Baker Road interchange
he future of the U.S Highway. 97/Baker Road Interchange south of Bend was the focus of Wednesday evening’s online open house, hosted by the Oregon…
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Oregon Legislature OKs measure to protect homeless campers
The Oregon Legislature gave final passage Wednesday to a bill to protect homeless campers in public…
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As Bend home prices soar, interest in short-term term rental properties also on the rise
As Bend-area home prices soar to record levels, the interest in buying short-term rental properties in Bend is also on the rise, according to real…
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‘It ruins people’s livelihoods’: Bend defense attorneys welcome move to limit mugshots release
Oregon lawmakers passed a bill restricting the release of mugshots except in certain situations. Supporters say one photo should not determine your…
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Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo back this summer with reduced capacity, fewer animals
The Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo will be back this July after last summer’s cancellation, but with slightly fewer animals.…
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Public comments sought on Arnold Irrigation’s $42 million, 13.2-mile canal piping project
Federal officials on Wednesday released for public comment the draft plan for a more than 13-mile, $47 million canal piping project by the Arnold…
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Lawmakers strengthen Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act
The Oregon Senate concurred Wednesday on House amendments to Senate Bill 562A, with bipartisan support. The bill codifies provisions from the federal…
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Portland curbside glass recycler fined $1M for air quality violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined the state’s largest glass container recycler over $1 million for repeated air quality…
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Oregon issues warning about ‘Death Row,’ other illegal ‘gifting club’ pyramid schemes
The pyramid scheme has a new look, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to steer clear. Gifting clubs, such as Death…
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Deschutes National Forest’s last prescribed burn of spring Wednesday NE of La Pine
Fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn northeast of La Pine Wednesday, to allow for firefighter training.…
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Crunching the numbers: Oregon lawmakers look at redistricting’s C.O. impacts
Oregon lawmakers held a committee meeting Tuesday night to discuss changes in county demographics, as lawmakers prepare for the once-a-decade setting…
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