Government-Politics Archives

Bend councilors OK scaled-down Old Bend residential parking permit program

September 2, 2020 11:43 pm KTVZ

Bend city councilors voted 6-1 Wednesday night to test a parking permit program in part of the Old Town neighborhood south of downtown, with permits…

City of Bend extends order discouraging tourism, hotel visits well into fall

September 2, 2020 7:02 pm KTVZ

The city of Bend has extended its emergency order discouraging visitor travel to the city and short-term rental reservations through late October,…

USFS urging caution; C.O. human-caused wildfires have doubled this year

September 2, 2020 4:12 pm KTVZ News Partners

After a summer that brought big crowds and a sharp rise in human-caused wildfires, Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National…

Audit: ODOT’s work zone safety efforts could use some improvements

September 2, 2020 2:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

ODOT’s roadway project delivery process emphasizes work zone safety, but auditors identified several ways work zone safety can be further enhanced,…

Oregon has recorded 22 boating deaths this year, the most since 1993

September 2, 2020 1:02 pm The Associated Press

Oregon has recorded 22 deaths involving boats this year, the most since 1993 and nearing the record of 25.…

State sets new rules for placing climbing route hardware on Smith Rock

September 1, 2020 3:10 pm KTVZ

Climbers at world-famous Smith Rock State Park are facing some new rules. But they actually asked for…

State proposes rules to let disabled boaters use motors on North, South Twin Lakes

September 1, 2020 3:42 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon State Marine Board solicited written comments Tuesday on proposed rules that would allow boaters with disabilities to operate motor boats…

Comments sought on Ochoco Irrigation District plans to pipe 10 miles of canals

September 1, 2020 12:38 am KTVZ News Partners

Federal officials released a draft watershed plan and environmental assessment Tuesday on the Ochoco Irrigation District’s proposal to pipe more…

Last gas: 100-plus pump-less miles on Hwy. 20 east of Bend test drivers’ prep

August 31, 2020 11:46 pm KTVZ

Stranded in the middle of an unfamiliar place, with no one in sight who can help: It’s not something most of us want to experience.…

Gov. Brown names new Oregon State Police superintendent

August 31, 2020 6:50 pm KTVZ News Partners

Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday the appointment of Terri Davie as the next superintendent of the Oregon State Police, effective Nov. 1 and subject…

Crook County schools: Latest numbers confirm Sept. 8 return for K-3 students

August 31, 2020 4:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

Thanks to improving COVID-19 metrics, parents and teachers in the Crook County School District will be celebrating the return of students to the…

Oregon GOP: Gov. Brown recall effort falls narrowly short of making ballot

August 31, 2020 3:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Republican Party released a statement Monday as the “Stop The Abuse – Recall Kate Brown” campaign announced that the number of…

SW Bend HOA to residents: No ‘solidarity’ or political signs, except at election time

August 30, 2020 8:09 pm KTVZ

Some residents in southwest Bend’s River Rim neighborhood are reacting with concern to a board letter telling them that what are defined as…

Gov. Brown issues ‘unified law enforcement plan’ to end Portland violence

August 30, 2020 12:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown late Sunday released the details of a unified law enforcement plan that she said is intended “to protect free speech and bring…

Patriot Prayer founder: Man shot, killed in Portland was a supporter

August 30, 2020 11:04 am The Associated Press

A man who was fatally shot after supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with left-wing protesters on the streets of Portland was a supporter of…