Oregon reopens Columbia River salmon/steelhead fishing
Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River will reopen for four days in May under rules adopted Friday by the Oregon and…
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Virus prompts state parole board to consider early releases
A top Oregon parole board official said Thursday the agency is reviewing seven inmates for early release because of their severe medical conditions…
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Clinic director launches bid for Bend City Council
Kat Mastrangelo announced Thursday her candidacy for Position # 4 on the Bend City Council in the November election. The non-partisan position is…
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Oregon aims to include brewpubs, wineries in reopening
Oregon is planning to allow its famed microbreweries and wine tasting rooms to reopen when it starts loosening stay-home orders, rejecting a federal…
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Environmental groups sue over Ochoco National Forest thinning project
Two environmental groups have filed a federal lawsuit over elements of a large Ochoco National Forest thinning and vegetation management project,…
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Deschutes County Jail inmate population cut in half in recent weeks
Deputies making more arrests through criminal citations BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has begun issuing criminal…
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28,500 Oregonians filed initial jobless claims last week
During the week of April 19 to April 25, the Oregon Employment Department received 28,500 initial claims for unemployment benefits, the agency said…
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Emergency loan fund launched for C.O. small businesses
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and Community Lending Works have come together with regional partners to create an emergency loan fund…
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Oregon AG warns of increase in ‘sextortion’ email scams
Oregonians have reported to the Oregon Department of Justice new waves of the 3-year-old “sextortion” email scam, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum…
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Privately run resorts still open in C.O.; Forest Service closely monitoring
Summer is right around the corner, and as we welcome warmer temperatures in Central Oregon, many people are concerned about whether or not they’ll be…
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Applicants sought for Deschutes Co. Planning Commission vacancy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — South Deschutes County residents are invited to apply for one open seat on the Deschutes County Planning Commission. The…
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Deschutes County still working on framework for reopening plan
Deschutes County commissioners said at a meeting Wednesday they need more time to revise and add more information to their draft framework plan for…
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Northern pikeminnow season opening delayed
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular Northwest fishing program is getting a late start this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The 2020 Northern…
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Oregon AG announces $4.4 million settlement with Ecotrust over tax credits
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday a $4.4 million settlement with the nonprofit Ecotrust and its…
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Temporary Crooked River flow boost to test benefits to spring Chinook, steelhead
Anglers and others should be aware that flows will increase on the Crooked River from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4, the Oregon Department of Fish…
Continue ReadingState eases new Corporate Activity tax requirements
At the direction of Gov. Kate Brown, the Oregon Department of Revenue said Wednesday it is adjusting requirements of businesses making estimated…
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Bend Park and Rec doubles steward staff to inform park, trail users about restrictions
The Bend Park and Rec District said Tuesday it has doubled its park stewardship team to educate and inform park and trail users about distancing…
Continue Reading Oregon expands jobless benefits under CARES Act to include independent contractors
Starting Tuesday, the Oregon Employment Department is providing unemployment benefits to more Oregonians, including self-employed and independent…
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Bend construction still going strong, despite pandemic
Construction in Bend is showing little sign of slowing, according to the city, so officials who oversee and regulate that work are adjusting to…
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Drop in youth detention numbers seen as chance for change
Youth-detention numbers are down by nearly a quarter across the country, according to a recent…
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