Portland to increase homeless camp removals
The city of Portland says it will increase the number of urban homeless camps they remove because of public health and safety risks, beginning…
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Wyden, Murray introduce bill to modernize aging state tech systems
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced new legislation Thursday to help state and local governments update their technology…
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Councilors consider proposed resolution to oppose oil train transports through Bend
At Wednesday evening’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors listened to a committee’s recommendations to pass a resolution in opposition to oil…
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Bentz chairs committee forum on ‘catastrophic drought,’ pitches $57 million Klamath disaster aid
Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) chaired the House Natural Resources Committee Republican Forum on Catastrophic Drought on Wednesday in his continuing…
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‘Super colony’ of ants with a painful bite close Crane Prairie Campground
A popular campsite west of La Pine will only have one type of guest, for now: ants, with a nasty bite that’s best to avoid.…
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La Pine post office reduces hours after Postal Service worker tests positive for COVID-19
A La Pine U.S. Postal Service worker recently tested positive for COVID-19, leading to sharply reduced customer service hours at the post office…
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Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program opens for applications; Gov. Brown signs rent repayment extension
As of Wednesday, qualified renters may begin submitting applications to the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program for funding to pay rent, rent…
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Oregon House sends ‘health care as a human right’ to the 2022 ballot
The Oregon House voted Wednesday to send a constitutional amendment to Oregon voters that would enshrine health care as a right for all Oregonians.…
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Oregon to start replacing 1990s unemployment benefits system
The Oregon Employment Department says in July it will start upgrading the obsolete computer system that pays jobless benefits.…
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Voters in 5 E. Oregon counties support consideration of ‘Greater Idaho’ move
Voters in five Eastern Oregon counties have voted in support of considering becoming part of…
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Stolen Warm Springs Fire brush rig recovered, with damage; reward offered for culprit
A Warm Springs Fire and Safety brush-rig pickup truck stolen from the fire station early last Thursday was recovered Saturday, with some items stolen…
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Second sudden oak death infection site found in SW Oregon
A second site where tanoaks have been found infected with the sudden oak death pathogen was detected 21 miles northwest of the existing quarantine…
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New OHA guidance: Businesses must review proof of vaccination to drop mask, distance requirements
The Oregon Health Authority released updated guidance Tuesday about mask and physical distancing requirements for individuals fully vaccinated…
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Merkley to hold remote town hall for Deschutes County residents
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office has announced the senator will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Deschutes County on Tuesday, May…
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Oregon hires independent arborist to review disputed hazard tree removal efforts
A Pacific Northwest arborist with more than 30 years of experience in forestry and hazard tree analysis has been hired as an independent contractor…
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ODVA director’s Memorial Day message: Reflecting on unity, strength through diversity
Here is the 2021 annual Memorial Day message from Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly…
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Oregon Senate votes to reinstate foreclosure moratorium
Lawmakers in the Oregon Senate voted in favor of a bill on Monday that would reinstate the state’s moratorium on foreclosures for homeowners…
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Oregon advocates to keep fighting past non-unanimous jury convictions, despite ruling
Advocates for over 200 people found guilty of crimes by Oregon juries that weren’t unanimous say they’ll keep fighting to have the convictions…
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Merkley, colleagues introduce bill to end ban on shipping alcohol through the mail
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Monday joined Reps. Jackie Speier (D-CA-14) and Dab Newhouse (R-WA-04), in introducing the USPS Shipping Equity Act —…
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Bend transportation planning agency seeks input on updated Public Participation Plan
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staff are currently in the process of updating the federally required Public Participation Plan (PPP).…
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