Oregon governor’s race a nail-biter, too early to call
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s gubernatorial election, usually a shoo-in for the Democratic candidate, has…
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City of Bend draws big crowd at open house for Midtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings feasibility study
A city of Bend open house on the Midtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings Feasibility Study drew a big crowd Wednesday night, as the Open Space Event…
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Funner Trail, Forest Road 4614 west of Bend to close weekdays for thinning operations
Thinning operations will close a segment of Funner Trail and Forest Service Road 4614 for public and operator safety during weekdays, starting this…
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Bend Park and Rec Board to hear recommended changes in wake of Whitewater Park surfer’s death
The Bend Park and Recreation Board next Tuesday evening will receive findings and recommendations for changes to the Bend Whitewater Park’s…
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Bend Park and Rec partners with area schools to offer scholarships, hiring for after-school Kids Inc jobs
Aiming to fill a big need in providing much-needed child care, the Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday it is teaming up with education…
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Deschutes County gets public input as it begins work to update the Tumalo Community Plan
The Deschutes County Planning Division held a public meeting Wednesday night to kick off its effort to update the Tumalo Community Plan for…
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Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid to Ukraine as war enters new phase
CNN By Kate Sullivan, Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress for a $33 billion supplemental…
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Rising camping numbers on Deschutes National Forest bring challenges — and more garbage
The number of campers in the Deschutes National Forest has increased dramatically in the past year, as COVID-19-weary residents and visitors flock to…
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Bethlehem Inn receives $2.7 million state grant to buy, convert Redmond motel into homeless shelter
The Oregon Community Foundation announced Tuesday that the Bethlehem Inn will receive a Project Turnkey grant of nearly $2.7 million for the…
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Becky Johnson named Oregon State University’s interim president
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday voted unanimously to name Rebecca “Becky” Johnson as the university’s interim…
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State now requires insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations
The state of Oregon now requires health benefit plans in Oregon to cover costs of vaccination for COVID-19, following an order by state Public Health…
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Democrats urge investigation into removal of spotted owl protections
Eight Democratic U.S. lawmakers are calling for an investigation into “potential scientific meddling” by the Trump administration in its rule to…
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C. Oregon Irrigation District breaks ground on area’s latest canal piping project
There are still many irrigation canals running through Central Oregon, but many are being replaced by pipes — for the best of reasons, supporters…
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Central Oregon fire officials urge caution this weekend amid red flag warning, critical fire conditions
Central Oregon is under a Red Flag Warning for gusty northeast winds from 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph and low relative humidity values in the…
Continue Reading Salinas, Erickson, win primaries in new Oregon 6th District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State Rep. Andrea Salinas has won the Democratic primary in Oregon’s new 6th U.S. House district. Salinas, who has…
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Oregon long-term care residents, staff begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Monday under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians who have…
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After emotional statements, Oregon House passes gun bill
The Oregon House on Thursday passed a bill, after emotional debate on both sides, that would mandate safe storage of firearms, ban them from the…
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Census data delays leave Oregon officials wrestling with redistricting deadline
Oregon’s legislative leaders petitioned the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to provide an extension of deadlines for legislative redistricting amid…
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Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping
Cities and counties in Oregon looking to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public land may soon face a new barrier under a…
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Federal judge orders Oregon inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines immediately
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Oregon’s state prison inmates should be immediately offered the COVID-19…
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