COCC announces its campuses will reopen to the public on June 14
Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday it plans to reopen all campuses to the public in a limited capacity on Monday, June 14.…
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ODOT, USFS outline plans, seek comments on Bend-to-Lava Lands multi-use trail
The Oregon Department of Transportation and U.S. Forest Service are inviting the public to provide feedback on plans for a paved multi-use trail from…
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Split Bend council OKs $1 million for police body cams, calls off motel purchase
A slim majority of Bend city councilors voted Wednesday night to approve a five-year, more than $1 million contract to buy a body camera system from…
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Portland leaders to re-establish police anti-gun violence unit
The mayor of Portland and city commissioners have reached a deal on proposals intended to stem a spike in gun violence over the past year.…
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In bipartisan unity, Oregon lawmakers advance police reform bills
Republicans and Democrats on the Oregon House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved almost a dozen bills on police reform, a show of bipartisan…
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Bend Park and Rec survey takes public’s pulse on river access, off-leash dog areas
The Bend Park and Recreation District is planning for recreational access and riparian habitat restoration at parks along the Deschutes River, and…
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Bend Midtown Crossings project proposes parkway overpass at Hawthorne Ave.
The Oregon Department of Transportation and the city of Bend have a concept to build a footbridge on Hawthorne Avenue over the Bend…
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Oregon AG cracks down on deceptive car dealership promotions
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday a crackdown on deceptive prize promotions run by car dealerships.…
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Deschutes County survey finds more residents plan to get COVID-19 vaccines
A county-wide phone survey on COVID-19 vaccines found that a growing number of Deschutes County residents plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine,…
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Wilderness hiking permits reservation system goes live, sparks frustration for some
Beginning May 28, the Willamette and Deschutes national forests will require permits for 19 of their most popular wilderness trails. But first, you…
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Oregon attorney general warns against posting vaccine card photos online
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning Oregonians to avoid posting a photo of their COVID-19 vaccine cards on social…
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Deschutes County to move back to High Risk on Friday; Crook, Jefferson remain Lower Risk
Gov. Kate Brown announced updates Tuesday to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins announces retirement plans
Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins, a 35-year veteran of the sheriff’s office and its leader for over a decade, said Tuesday he plans to retire…
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Gov. Brown orders public flags to stay at half-staff in honor of Rep. Alcee Hastings
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday ordered all flags at Oregon’s public institutions to remain at half-staff for one more day in honor and remembrance of…
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Oregon House passes new foreclosure moratorium
A measure that would reinstate and extend Oregon’s moratorium on foreclosures until Sept. 1 during the COVID-19 pandemic has passed in the…
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Sisters Ranger District sets virtual open house
The Sisters Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest will host a virtual public meeting next Tuesday to provide an opportunity for people to…
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Draft master plan for Pilot Butte’s next 20 years up for public review, approval
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Tuesday it is in the final stage of approving a 20-year master plan for the Pilot Butte State Scenic…
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Oregon House OKs streamlined path for emergency shelters
The COVID pandemic, recession and devastating wildfires have worsened Oregon’s existing housing crisis over the past year, leaving thousands of…
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Oregon Senate OKs bills targeting human trafficking, adds to mandatory reporters
The Oregon Senate on Monday approved both SB 515 and SB 535 with overwhelming bipartisan support. It would add more reporting opportunities to help…
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Oregon Tech faculty union votes to authorize strike
The Oregon Institute of Technology’s faculty union has voted to authorize a strike.…
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