Oregon lawmakers welcome news of ‘call when needed’ air tanker contracts
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., welcomed news Monday that the U.S. Forest Service has awarded ”call when…
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Central Oregonians struggle to file for unemployment benefits
Several Central Oregonians told NewsChannel 21 Monday they have been having frustrating problems getting through to file for unemployment benefits,…
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Bend Park & Rec lays off 321 part-time workers
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday evening it has notified a “significant portion” (321) of its part-time staff that their positions…
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Federal changes boost Oregonians’ access to food benefits
Oregonians who have difficulty finding work during the COVID-19 pandemic do not have to worry about losing their food benefits, due to changes…
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Merkley offers virus resource site to help small businesses, self-employed
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Monday launched a new coronavirus resource webpage to provide guidance specific to small business owners, 501(c)(3)s,…
Continue ReadingWyden seeks return of garnished tax refunds to student loan borrowers
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has joined a group of his colleagues to call on the Department of Education to return all amounts garnished from the federal…
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State details, clarifies allowing self-serve gas for 2 weeks
Oregon officials explained Sunday that the state was temporarily allowing self-service gas because of station workforce issues, to be sure people who…
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Brown thanks Oregonians for medical gear donations, says federal help still needed
Gov. Kate Brown said Sunday that Oregon has made good progress acquiring personal protective equipment in the wake of her directive to collect as…
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President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Oregon
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Oregon due to the coronavirus outbreak, the White House announced…
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Oregon lawmakers prep emergency relief package
A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers have released details of a proposed emergency relief package that’s expected to be reviewed soon at a special…
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Walden in Oval Office for stimulus package signing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released a statement Friday after President Trump signed into law The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
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Oregon releases attention-getting public service campaign
Gov. Kate Brown on Saturday launched a statewide public awareness campaign with a Portland-based ad agency, the Oregon Health Authority and public…
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Oregon to allow self-serve gas for 2 weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak
Oregon, one of only two states with a ban on self-serve at gas stations, is suspending enforcement for two weeks due to COVID-19 and allowing…
Continue ReadingFeds fast-track foreign farm workers’ return
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Farmers and orchard owners nationwide are breathing a little easier because, as of this week, more H-2A workers will be able to…
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Bend hotel managers ‘disappointed’ by city’s new travel order
The city of Bend issued an executive order this week, discouraging tourists from visiting and any non-essential travel in town. As NewsChannel 21…
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Wyden: Virus relief bill to send $3.3 billion to jobless Oregonians
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday the historic expansion of unemployment insurance he worked to get into the just-passed Senate coronavirus package…
Continue Reading COVID-19 closures: national forests, BLM recreation sites, Deschutes-John Day rivers
New COVID-19 closures reported Friday included Deschutes-Ochoco Natl. Forest, BLM recreation facilities and Deschutes-John Day river boating access…
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DCSO urges avoiding risky recreation, travel during outbreak
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Friday urged that people who head outdoors for recreation amid the COVID-19 outbreak not take part in…
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COVID-19 delays launch of Central Cascades wilderness permits
The Deschutes and Willamette national forests announced Friday they are postponing the initial release of the Central Cascades Wilderness permits due…
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Tribal attorney Broadman announces bid for Bend Councilor Moseley’s seat
Anthony Broadman announced his candidacy Friday for Position 2 on the Bend City Council in the November election. The non-partisan position is…
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