Oregon lawmakers OK $128 million in emergency funds for COVID-19 relief efforts
The legislative Emergency Board approved more than $128 million on Monday to help Oregonians impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It includes…
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Recent poaching incidents have C.O. hunters dismayed
Oregon State Police said Sunday they are seeking the public’s help in identifying whoever shot and killed three elk and left them to waste near…
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Secretary of State Clarno fires elections director after he detailed problems
Oregon’s elections director was abruptly fired in a text message by the secretary of state after he pointed out serious issues with the state’s…
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Gov. Brown adds four more counties to ‘Two-Week Pause’ over COVID-19 spread
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday the addition of four counties — Baker, Clackamas, Union and Washington — to the Two-Week Pause on social…
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TSA offers RDM air travelers tips for smooth holiday check-in amid COVID-19
If you’re planning to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday period, here are some steps that you can take now, well ahead of Thanksgiving, to help…
Continue ReadingOregon mails millions in unclaimed funds to current, former Oregonians
The state said Monday it has mailed about $3.2 million in unclaimed funds to nearly 11,000 Oregonians, marking a distribution of unclaimed property…
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Groups urge greater transferability of college credits
Citing a pair of problems, higher education groups want institutions to make it easier for students to transfer course credits between…
Continue ReadingGov. Brown disbands joint Portland security command
Citing a weekend of mostly peaceful protests and demonstrations, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has rescinded an executive order that put state troopers,…
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Oregon senators, Gov. Brown cheer news of Biden election call
Oregon’s two Democratic senators and Gov. Kate Brown cheered news Saturday that news organizations have tallied electoral votes and made the call…
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Troutdale man charged with conspiring to aid Islamic State
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Troutdale man was indicted after authorities said he supported the Islamic State group by distributing articles on how to kill…
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Portland commissioner’s home vandalized after budget vote
Authorities say vandals in Portland threw flares and paint-filled balloons at the house of a Portland city commissioner after he cast the deciding…
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30-year Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan draws quick fire
Years of efforts have led to Friday’s announcement of the Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan, but critics say it does too little too late for…
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Redmond City Council elections continue trend of change
Just like Bend, Redmond is seeing a significant shakeup on its city council, with voters choosing three newcomers (one actually a familiar face to…
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Neighbors voice concerns over proposed Juniper Ridge temporary homeless camp
The city of Bend is meeting with nonprofits and neighborhood groups to discuss the Juniper Ridge homeless problem and, as one part of the answer, a…
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City of Bend repairs broken water main that flooded, closed streets
City crews have completed repairs to a broken water main that caused flooding and shut several streets in northeast Bend, officials said Friday.…
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Gov. Brown speaks after riot, says ‘indiscriminate destruction solves nothing’
Gov. Kate Brown issued this statement Thursday after a riot was declared due to violence in downtown Portland Wednesday…
Continue Reading Portland commissioners reject bid to cut $18M more from police
City commissioners in Portland on Thursday rejected a budget amendment that would have slashed another $18 million from the Portland Police Bureau…
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OLCC suspends Bend nightclub’s liquor license over COVID-19 violations
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission issued an immediate license suspension Thursday to the licensee of Seven Nightclub in Bend for violating public…
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State moves ahead with M. 101 tobacco tax hike, new e-cigarette/vaping tax
With the approval of Measure 108 by Oregon voters earlier this week, the Department of Revenue said Thursday it is moving ahead with the…
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Bend’s Juniper Ridge neighbors express concerns about homeless camp plans
Bend city councilors got a briefing Wednesday night about new efforts to jump-start business development of the city-owned Juniper Ridge property.…
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