Restrictions set to rise Monday on Central Oregon’s state-protected lands
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will be increasing restrictions for forest operations and the public on state-protected…
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Wyden, Merkley introduce Senate resolution to declare racism a public health crisis
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., this week joined Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Kamala Harris, D-Calif., to…
Continue ReadingJudge denies Oregon push to limit US agents during arrests
A U.S. judge has denied an order sought by Oregon’s top law enforcement officer to restrict federal agents’ actions when they arrest people…
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Fires set inside Portland federal courthouse fence; 18 arrested on federal charges
Another night of fiery confrontation was reported late Thursday and early Friday in downtown Portland, with fires set both inside and outside the…
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Court denies AG’s bid to halt initiative signature gathering
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Those backing a plan to put an independent commission in charge of Oregon’s redistricting process will get additional time…
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OregonSaves retirement savings program, first of its kind, turns 3
A novel program to help Oregonians save for retirement is celebrating three years of…
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Kaylee Sawyer’s mother speaks out on $2 million settlement of COCC lawsuit
After a long, difficult and emotional journey for the family of Kaylee Sawyer, the $2 million settlement reached in a civil lawsuit against Central…
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FDA recalls more than 75 hand sanitizer products due to methanol contamination
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded their list of recalled hand sanitizers to more than 75 products the agency…
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State seeks public comment on draft early learning, child care guidance
Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday the release of draft guidance for early learning and child care programs across the state, following this week’s…
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State warns about ‘unclaimed money’ text scammers
Oregon officials are warning consumers against responding to text messages offering access to lost or unclaimed funds held by the state of…
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2 Oregon standoffs show differing views of US response
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — When armed protesters took over a remote wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon four years ago to oppose federal control of public…
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OHA seeks contractors to help in COVID-19 testing at long-term care facilities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority are putting the call out for organizations interested in…
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Bend restaurant/bar owners dismayed by Gov. Brown’s new 10 p.m. COVID-19 curfew
Restaurant and bar owners in Bend said they were disappointed to learn of the 10 p.m. curfew Gov. Kate Brown announced on Wednesday as an effort to…
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BPRD closes Columbia Park boat access point over safety, erosion issues
The Bend Park and Recreation District is closing a river access point at Columbia Park due to safety concerns and to prevent more erosion of the…
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Odell Lake algae prompts OHA recreational use health advisory
The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory Wednesday for Odell Lake due to the presence of a cyanobacteria (harmful algae)…
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Portland standoff: State asks court to rein in federal agents
Attorneys for the state of Oregon argued Wednesday for a restraining order against federal agents deployed to quell protests in Portland, in a…
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BPRD delays opening of new Larkspur Community Center
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Wednesday it has delayed the timing for opening the new Larkspur Community Center and renovating the…
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Wyden introduces bill to reform unemployment insurance
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Tuesday to incentivize states to reform, expand and modernize…
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C.O. economy gets better, but many jobs still haven’t returned
Central Oregon’s job picture improved markedly in June from a dismal spring, much like the rest of the state and nation, as COVID-19 reopenings grew…
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Central Oregonians react to new state permit for paddlers, possible fine
Most paddlers of non-motorized boats across Oregon could face a $115 fine if they fail to show law enforcement a state Waterway Access Permit,…
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