Oregon DEQ sharply critical of new federal ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said a new federal rule that took effect Monday “has serious and potentially damaging implications for…
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Prineville protesters, counter-protesters voice their views during rally
For the third time in recent weeks. Black Lives Matter protesters and counter-protesters faced off in downtown Prineville Saturday afternoon, lining…
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Prineville protest: Bigger crowd, more police, concrete barriers, less tension
A larger crowd of Black Lives Matter protesters and counter-protesters gathered Saturday afternoon in downtown Prineville, where a larger police…
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Some state parks closed through summer; at others, state urges ‘Prepare + Care’
COVID-19 is still a reality in Oregon, and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking visitors to do their part to help protect themselves…
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Central Oregonians gather to celebrate Juneteenth in Bend’s Drake Park
Central Oregonians gathered Friday afternoon in Bend’s Drake Park to celebrate Juneteenth, a traditional day to recognize the end of slavery in…
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More Oregon DMV offices reopening; Madras not among them
Oregon DMV said Friday it will accept appointments at another 16 field offices starting next week for services that must be done in-person. But some…
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ODOT opens Wickiup Junction virtual open house, seeks community input
DOT, along with the City of La Pine and Deschutes County, is planning how to improve conditions for driving, walking, biking and moving freight in…
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DA: Deschutes County Jail inmate’s death determined to be suicide
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Friday he has completed his review of the investigation of a county jail death earlier this year…
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Bend Parks & Rec outlines changes for summer Deschutes River floaters
Floating the Deschutes River though Bend is a popular summer tradition for many residents and visitors, and the COVID-19 pandemic will influence the…
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Oregon AG warns: Hackers targeting mobile banking apps
As many of us start to use more mobile banking apps while we are spending more time at home, the Oregon attorney general and the Oregon Bankers…
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Gov. Brown, OHA issue new face coverings guidance ahead of 7-county mandate
Gov. Kate Brown issued updated guidance from the Oregon Health Authority on Friday regarding the required use of face coverings in indoor public…
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Portland protesters pull down George Washington statue
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters who took to the streets in Portland for the 22nd consecutive night tore down a statue of George Washington that…
Continue ReadingBend councilors OK $1.3 million for affordable housing, social services
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council has approved over $1.3 million in funding from two different programs for affordable housing developments…
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Walden says bill would cut rural housing costs
Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR) and Ann Kuster (D-NH) introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday they said would provide relief to small private rural water…
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Bend police chief candidates discuss recent events, earning community’s trust
The city of Bend hosted a virtual community stakeholder town hall Thursday to introduce and pose questions to the five candidates vying to be the…
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Gov. Brown says she will propose making Juneteenth a state holiday
Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday that she is proclaiming June 19 as Juneteenth in Oregon—a celebration of Black American freedom and…
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Gov. Brown: Masks to ‘become part of our daily lives’
Oregonians in some of the state’s most populous counties will be required to wear face masks when they are in public indoor spaces, such as grocery…
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Retiring Bend Police Chief Porter: More training is needed – but it’ll cost
As retirement approaches, Bend Police Chief Jim Porter touts progress in many areas, but says more training, some tough issues lie ahead, amid…
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Deschutes commissioners discuss Smith Rock neighbors’ parking concerns
Deschutes County commissioners and state park officials met Wednesday to discuss possible solutions to the latest parking issues on streets near…
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Portland cuts police budget over force, injustice
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — City commissioners in Portland have voted to cut nearly $16 million from the Portland Police Bureau’s budget in response to…
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