Government-politics Archives

Deschutes Library buys future Central Library site for $1.35 million

January 8, 2020 3:56 pm KTVZ News Sources

The Deschutes Public Library Board voted Wednesday to buy nearly 13 acres of land just west of the U.S. Highway 20-Robal Road intersection in Bend…

Bend council OKs May $180 million transportation bond measure

January 8, 2020 10:42 pm Barney Lerten

After some cost-shaving and one more fine-tuning go-round to achieve a hard-won consensus, the Bend City Council agreed Wednesday night to send a…

Deschutes County Judge Stephen Forte to step down

January 8, 2020 1:45 pm Mike Allen

Deschutes County Circuit Judge Stephen Forte confirmed Wednesday he’s decided not to seek re-election after nearly two decades on the…

Clarno sued over clean-energy ballot measure rejections

January 8, 2020 4:52 pm KTVZ News Sources

Environmental advocates are suing Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno over her rejection of two clean-energy ballot initiatives, claiming the action…

Schoen chosen to fill Bend Park and Rec Board vacancy

January 7, 2020 8:41 pm KTVZ News Sources

The Bend Park and Recreation Board Tuesday evening chose Deb Schoen to fill a vacant board position. …

City of Bend advises of possible data security breach

January 7, 2020 10:10 am KTVZ News Sources

The city of Bend said Tuesday it was recently informed a potential data security incident may have compromised the payment card information of some…

State picks advisor for sale of Stevens Road Tract in SE Bend

January 7, 2020 12:03 pm KTVZ News Sources

Cushman & Wakefield announced Tuesday the firm has been retained as exclusive advisor by Oregon Department of State Lands for the sale of about 382…

DMV secures 2-year extension of La Pine office lease

January 7, 2020 10:38 am KTVZ News Sources

The La Pine DMV office lease has been extended for two more years as the state continues to search for a new location in the area, the Oregon DMV…

Parents, neighbors concerned over possible cell tower in NE Bend

January 6, 2020 8:41 pm Max Goldwasser

Some people in Bend are concerned about the possibility of another cell tower going up near a residential neighborhood and…

Redmond looks at future of economy, tourism, livability

January 6, 2020 11:21 pm Jacob Larsen

The city of Redmond is working to stay ahead of the curve and keep up with the changes and the growth that it’s seeing, and is looking to the future…

Rep. Lynn Findley of Vale chosen for Sen. Cliff Bentz’s seat

January 6, 2020 9:54 pm KTVZ News Sources

State Rep. Lynn Findley (R-Vale) was chosen Monday by county commissioners in Senate District 30 to fill the seat left open by the resignation of…

Three C. Oregonians head to Australia to help battle wildfires

January 6, 2020 5:46 pm KTVZ News Sources

Three Central Oregon firefighters are among more than 20 Northwest Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management personnel with specific expertise…

Buehler backs, Merkley blasts Trump move to kill commander

January 6, 2020 2:24 pm KTVZ News Sources

Former Bend state representative and 2nd District congressional candidate Knute Buehler voiced full support Monday for President Trump’s order to…

Officers in Hillsboro shooting death identified

January 6, 2020 6:22 pm The Associated Press

Officials have released the names of two police officers who fatally shot an armed man in Hillsboro.…

Merkley talks of Iran, climate change at Redmond town hall

January 4, 2020 6:27 pm Jordan Williams

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., held the first of three Central Oregon town halls Saturday morning at Ridgeview High School in Redmond, answering…

Portland co. faces $190K fine for North Dakota grain bin death

January 5, 2020 3:42 pm The Associated Press

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Portland-based Columbia Grain International for a fatal worker accident at a North Dakota…