Shepherd’s House drops request for Redmond shelter funds amid council split
In recent weeks, a divided Redmond City Council has changed course when it comes to addressing the rising issue of homelessness, as three nonprofits…
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Some Bend residents oppose city’s proposed housing code changes under HB 2001
Karon Kutz, land use chair for Bend’s Old Farm District Neighborhood Association, is upset city councilors might move forward too quickly with…
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NE Bend parents plan homeless camp protest; city councilor says it’s not a done deal
As debate over a proposed city-managed homeless camp ramps up, a group of Bear Creek Elementary School parents are staging a…
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New spacesuits, familiar test: NASA back in C.O. to prep for Mars exploration, return to moon
NASA recently tested new spacesuits designed for a return to the moon and future Mars exploration at a number of natural sites in special spots…
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Crook County sheriff prepares for worst-case scenario if 17 deputies quit over vaccine mandate
Crook County Sheriff John Gautney is preparing for a “worst-case scenario,” in the event it loses over a dozen deputies who have said they will…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend seeks to fill openings on Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
– The City of Bend is seeking interested residents to fill up to two one-year appointments for alternate positions on the Bend Economic Development…
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USFS law enforcement has person in custody in several human-caused fires near Horse Butte
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officers have a person in custody in connection with four human-caused fires discovered by a resident and…
Continue ReadingTop US commanders in Afghanistan wrestle with mistakes and regrets as America’s longest war ends
CNN By Nicole Gaouette, Jake Tapper and Jessica Small, CNN US commanders who led the war in Afghanistan are wrestling with the country’s…
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U.S. Highway 20 reopens east of Sweet Home; road work finished early
U.S. Highway 20 reopened early Friday afternoon east of Sweet Home, between House Rock Campground and Sheep Creep, with a road project and three-day…
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Two serious horse viruses confirmed in Oregon; state urges owners to vaccinate animals
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it has received six confirmed reports of West Nile Virus diagnosed in Oregon horses in the past two…
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Gov. Brown orders public flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001
Gov. Kate Brown ordered flags at all public institutions throughout Oregon to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Sept. 11,…
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Senators Wyden, Merkley open application process to fill U.S. attorney vacancy
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday they are opening an application process for candidates interested in…
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Advisory panel to discuss proposed changes to Oregon state park rules
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has formed a committee to begin the process of amending the Oregon Administrative Rules that govern state…
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Gov. Brown calls Sept. 20 special session of Legislature to adopt redistricting maps
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday called the Oregon Legislature into a special legislative session in order to adopt new congressional and legislative…
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House budget panel rejects Bentz amendments for drought relief, curbing wildfire risk
During a U.S. House Natural Resources Committee markup meeting Thursday for a roughly $31.7 billion portion of President Biden’s $3.5 trillion…
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Oregon DHS expands COVID-19 recovery unit network; Bend facility among 8, totaling 238 beds
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced Thursday it has expanded its network of COVID-19 Recovery Units to eight long-term care facilities…
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As students head back to school, the Oregon Blue Book offers a wide variety of info
With students heading back to the classroom, Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is reminding parents and educators how the 2021-2022 Oregon…
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OSU to lead National Science Foundation-funded effort to find Antarctica’s oldest ice
Oregon State University said Thursday it will lead a National Science Foundation-funded effort to discover Antarctica’s oldest ice and learn more…
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City of Bend plans to develop Public Works Campus at Juniper Ridge; info session set
The city of Bend said Thursday it is beginning to plan for the development of a new Public Works Campus on city-owned property in Juniper Ridge.…
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Lifeguard shortage prompts Bend Park & Rec to trim Larkspur hours, delay reopening Juniper pools
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Thursday it is reducing operating hours at Larkspur Community Center and delaying opening renovated indoor…
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