Churches sue Gov. Brown over Oregon coronavirus restrictions
Ten churches from around the state are suing Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, arguing her coronavirus stay-at-home orders are…
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Trash, human waste prompt ODF to temporarily close dispersed camping sites
Due to health and safety hazards caused by sanitation issues, all dispersed camping is temporarily closed on Oregon state forests managed by the…
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Oregon DMV, police offer grace period on expired licenses, vehicle registration
As most Oregon DMV offices remain closed, a question arises: What are you supposed to do if your license or vehicle’s registration expires? Well,…
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Oregon Air National Guard plans C.O. salute hospital flyovers on Friday
The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to fly multiple F-15 Eagle flyovers over hospitals and other locations throughout Oregon this…
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Warm weekend forecast, early dry conditions worry Oregon fire officials
The month of May is generally associated with the blooming of flowers and the end of winter. That has all changed in…
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Oregon Lottery announces layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Lottery Director Barry Pack announced Thursday significant measures the agency is taking in response to the sharp…
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Forest Service preparing to reopen some developed recreation sites in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service will continue to maintain alignment with state “Stay at Home” orders by beginning the phased…
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Bend, Portland contractor fined $235K for job safety violations
Oregon OSHA has fined a Canby-based general contractor nearly $235,000 for multiple job site safety violations in Bend, Aumsville and…
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COCC furloughs 38 workers due to COVID-19
This week, Central Oregon Community College announced that nearly 40 employees will be placed on partial or full furloughs, effective May 26 and…
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Not business (or life) as usual: Gov. Brown, health officials spell out reopening details
Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials tried to sound an upbeat tone Thursday as they spelled out a measured plan to start reopening businesses…
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Corps of Engineers eases restrictions at some NW recreation sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District said Thursday it is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites in Oregon and Washington as…
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5 Oregon boating fatalities so far this spring; officials urge preparation, patience
There have been five boating fatalities on Oregon’s waterways during COVID-19 this spring, and all have two things in common: not wearing life…
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Wyden, others intro bill to better fund fight against online child exploitation
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Sen. Bob Casey, D-Penn., Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif.,…
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60 Oregon National Guard citizen-soldiers leave to train for Afghanistan mission
About 60 Oregon National Guard soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, along with six of their CH-47 Chinook…
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Bend eases up on parking enforcement during ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order
With many people working remotely from home due to the ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order, it’s increased the number of cars parked on streets in…
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New state guidelines may see some types of businesses open sooner than others
Personal service businesses across Oregon are preparing, even anxious to reopen as Gov. Kate Brown begins to roll out the guidelines they need to…
Continue ReadingState: COVID-19 emergency loans, advances not subject to new business tax
The Oregon Department of Revenue said Wednesday it has determined that certain federal assistance to businesses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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BLM bans fireworks, exploding targets as wildfire season approaches
Effective next Sunday, the federal Bureau of Land Management is prohibiting the use of fireworks, target shooting with exploding targets, and firing…
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Audit: Oregon State Police lack basic cybersecurity safeguards
The Oregon State Police agency lacks basic cybersecurity safeguards, according to an audit report released Wednesday by Secretary of State Bev…
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Deschutes SO warns that ‘warrant’ scam still around, ripping off victims
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warned Central Oregonians again on Wednesday of a “warrant” telephone scam that’s been around awhile and…
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