Lake reserve community contests $429K DEQ fish death fine
The Fishhawk Lake Reserve and Community is contesting a $439,200 penalty from the state Department of Environmental Quality for allegedly killing…
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Corps of Engineers may trim Detroit Reservoir maximum level, to ease quake threat
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is considering a plan to reduce Detroit Reservoir’s maximum pool elevation by five feet, beginning this summer,…
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Portland leaders condemn ongoing violence by ‘anarchists’
Leaders and elected officials in Portland are demanding an end to violence, criminal destruction and intimidation by “anarchists” that continues…
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Proposed tighter metro area requirements could affect Bend-Redmond area
A federal review body has proposed an update to the population requirements that cities need to meet in order to qualify as a metropolitan area, and…
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OSU board to mull potential discipline for president
Oregon State University’s Board of Trustees says it will meet Wednesday to review an investigative report into sexual misconduct complaints and…
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Ammon Bundy arrested after missing Idaho trial on trespass charge
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy has been arrested after failing to attend his trial on charges that he trespassed during an Idaho legislative…
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Speeding worries Wells Acres Road residents; Bend PD says it’s worse elsewhere
On Monday morning, Bend police pulled over a driver on Wells Acres Road for driving nearly 13 miles per hour over the speed limit in a school…
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New equipment planned at Lake Billy Chinook to protect against wave damage
The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday to consider a $605,000 contract to buy equipment to protect…
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Deschutes County sets hearing on busy 2021-22 project list for planners
A public hearing is coming up on Deschutes County Community Development’s draft 2021-22 work plan, a busy list of projects ranging from…
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Oregon agencies relax some guidelines as schools prepare for students’ return
After completing a review of guidance and metrics directed by Gov. Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education…
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Tentative agreement reached for in-person classes to resume in Portland
Portland Public Schools and the teachers’ union have reached a tentative agreement on in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Barriers return around Portland federal courthouse after more violence, damage
Authorities say crews again set up fencing around the federal courthouse in downtown Portland on Sunday, just days after removing the barriers,…
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BPRD opens new Outback Trail segment linking Shevlin, Discovery parks
Just in time for the change of season, there’s a new trail section open that connects Discovery Park to Shevlin Park on Bend’s westside, the Bend…
Continue Reading Violence erupts in Portland’s Pearl District; police detain 100, charge 13
Portland police said they detained a crowd of about 100 protesters Friday night when violence broke out during a demonstration, halting the march…
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Now hiring: Bend Park and Rec District hopeful for full summer programs
After a year of altered schedules and canceled programs, Bend Park and Rec is optimistic for a full summer layout, and is hiring dozens to make it…
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Delayed La Pine Transit Center project due for completion by summer
It’s been years in the making, but the La Pine Transit Center finally has a target date for completion, and it’s not far away: June 30.…
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IRS: First Economic Impact Payments may start to arrive as soon as this weekend
The Internal Revenue Service announced Friday that the third round of Economic Impact Payments will begin reaching Americans over the next…
Continue Reading Tear gas used after rowdy protests at Portland courthouse
Authorities used tear gas to break up protests outside a federal courthouse in Portland Thursday night after a group of several dozen black-clad…
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Oregon set to again expand vaccine eligibility later this month; novel variant found
Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials gave an update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts on Friday, saying they aren’t counting on ramped-up…
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ODOT using $124 million in federal relief funds to shore up work amid lost revenue
The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday approved spending $124 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding provided by Congress at the end…
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