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Deschutes National Forest, Prineville BLM outline planned prescribed burns

October 26, 2020 8:51 am Barney Lerten

If conditions remain favorable, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District fuels specialists plan to implement a series of prescribed burns covering nearly 2,500…

Oregon lawmakers OK $30 million to buy motels as shelters for wildfire victims

October 24, 2020 12:09 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon lawmakers have voted to distribute $30 million to community groups and local governments, to buy motels and hotels to shelter people who lost…

Multnomah County put back on COVID-19 ‘Watch List’; Benton and Clatsop removed

October 23, 2020 7:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that Multnomah County has been put back on the state’s COVID-19 County Watch List, while Benton and Clatsop…

Cascade Lakes Highway about to get new cyclist warning systems

October 23, 2020 5:49 pm KTVZ

The Cascade Lakes Highway is getting a few safety upgrades over the next several weeks.…

ODOT begins clearing trees for Highway 97 widening project south of Sunriver

October 23, 2020 1:14 pm KTVZ

The Oregon Department of Transportation has begun clearing trees for a project that will widen U.S. Highway 97 to four lanes for a three-mile…

Wyden, Merkley strongly object to DEA hemp rule, say it will hurt farmers

October 23, 2020 1:50 pm KTVZ News Partners

Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley express strong objections to DEA’s new rules that they say seriously misunderstand hemp processing, will hurt…

Portland former Greyhound bus station to become temporary homeless shelter

October 23, 2020 1:38 pm The Associated Press

A vacant Greyhound bus station in downtown Portland will be opened temporarily as a homeless shelter.…

COCC plans ‘cautious approach’ for winter term; a few more in-person classes

October 23, 2020 11:30 am KTVZ News Partners

Central Oregon Community College presented its plans for the winter 2021 term at its monthly board of directors meeting Thursday, with few changes to…

Report: 3 Seattle officers used excessive force at protests

October 23, 2020 11:07 am The Associated Press

An independent agency tasked with investigating Seattle police misconduct has found that three officers used excessive force during this summer’s…

Deschutes Brewery, industry oppose proposed tax hikes on beer, wine and cider

October 22, 2020 7:57 pm KTVZ

The Oregon Health Authority has proposed to lawmakers increased taxes on beer, wine and ciders, as well as cigarettes, in its new budget.…

City of Bend planning new solutions for Juniper Ridge homeless campers

October 22, 2020 5:48 pm KTVZ

The City of Bend is once again tackling the issue of homeless campers on the city’s Juniper Ridge…

Portland, Seattle, NYC sue over Trump ‘anarchy’ label, threat to pull federal funds

October 22, 2020 10:28 am The Associated Press

New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — are suing to to…

More than 16% of Oregonians have already cast their ballots

October 22, 2020 10:15 am The Associated Press

With less than two weeks until the 2020 election, more that 16% of Oregon’s registered voters have already returned their…

Oregon vineyards lose lawsuit against nearby pot operation

October 22, 2020 8:39 am The Associated Press

Two Oregon wine grape growers have failed to convince a judge that their grapes would be harmed by the scent from a nearby marijuana operation.…

City of Bend considers homeless transitional campsite at Juniper Ridge

October 21, 2020 11:42 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

The Bend City Council met Wednesday night to discuss some major issues facing the city’s infrastructure.…

Bend voters considering two large bond measures amid pandemic

October 21, 2020 12:50 pm KTVZ

This election, voters in Bend are considering two $190+ million bonds to fund transportation projects and expansion of the Deschutes Public Library…

Amid big jump in Deschutes voters, county clerk answers some election questions

October 21, 2020 6:35 pm KTVZ

Central Oregon has seen a major increase in new voters. In fact, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office, the county went from about 101,000…