Wyden, Merkley oppose Barrett court confirmation in Senate floor speeches
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., spoke on the Senate floor Monday morning, detailing their reasons for opposing the confirmation of Amy…
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Deschutes County Courthouse partially closed due to water leak
Portions of the Deschutes County Courthouse were closed and some court hearings delayed Monday after a water leak affected some areas of the…
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Ex-DCSO workers claim discrimination, harassment; Sheriff Nelson responds
Several women who formerly worked for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office spoke out Monday about what they called a history of gender…
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Oregon AG’s office provides ‘Voter Protection Hotline’ to answer questions, concerns
Why do some voters receive multiple ballots? What if my signature doesn’t match the one on file with elections officials? How do I report…
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Idaho governor orders return to some COVID-19 restrictions
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has ordered a return to some restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus as intertwined health care systems across the…
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Deschutes National Forest, Prineville BLM outline planned prescribed burns
If conditions remain favorable, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District fuels specialists plan to implement a series of prescribed burns covering nearly 2,500…
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Oregon lawmakers OK $30 million to buy motels as shelters for wildfire victims
Oregon lawmakers have voted to distribute $30 million to community groups and local governments, to buy motels and hotels to shelter people who lost…
Continue Reading Multnomah County put back on COVID-19 ‘Watch List’; Benton and Clatsop removed
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…
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Cascade Lakes Highway about to get new cyclist warning systems
The Cascade Lakes Highway is getting a few safety upgrades over the next several weeks.…
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ODOT begins clearing trees for Highway 97 widening project south of Sunriver
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…
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Wyden, Merkley strongly object to DEA hemp rule, say it will hurt farmers
Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley express strong objections to DEA’s new rules that they say seriously misunderstand hemp processing, will hurt…
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Portland former Greyhound bus station to become temporary homeless shelter
A vacant Greyhound bus station in downtown Portland will be opened temporarily as a homeless shelter.…
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COCC plans ‘cautious approach’ for winter term; a few more in-person classes
Central Oregon Community College presented its plans for the winter 2021 term at its monthly board of directors meeting Thursday, with few changes to…
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Report: 3 Seattle officers used excessive force at protests
An independent agency tasked with investigating Seattle police misconduct has found that three officers used excessive force during this summer’s…
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Deschutes Brewery, industry oppose proposed tax hikes on beer, wine and cider
The Oregon Health Authority has proposed to lawmakers increased taxes on beer, wine and ciders, as well as cigarettes, in its new budget.…
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City of Bend planning new solutions for Juniper Ridge homeless campers
The City of Bend is once again tackling the issue of homeless campers on the city’s Juniper Ridge…
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Portland, Seattle, NYC sue over Trump ‘anarchy’ label, threat to pull federal funds
New York, Seattle and Portland — three cities recently labeled “anarchist jurisdictions” by the U.S. Justice Department — are suing to to…
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More than 16% of Oregonians have already cast their ballots
With less than two weeks until the 2020 election, more that 16% of Oregon’s registered voters have already returned their…
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Oregon vineyards lose lawsuit against nearby pot operation
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.…
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City of Bend considers homeless transitional campsite at Juniper Ridge
The Bend City Council met Wednesday night to discuss some major issues facing the city’s infrastructure.…
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