Jobless Oregonians begin getting $600 weekly COVID-19 extra payments
The Oregon Employment Department on Friday began issuing added $600 weekly coronavirus payments to eligible jobless…
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Bend Park & Rec cancels spring recreation programs
The Bend Park and Recreation District has canceled spring recreation programs but will open summer recreation program registration on April…
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Oregon rule allowing self-service gas extended 2 weeks
The Office of State Fire Marshal is extending by two weeks a temporary rules change that allows Oregon gas stations to provide self-service on a…
Continue ReadingGov. Brown says she plans no blanket early release of state prison inmates
Instead, she will review each case and situation individually SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued the following statement Friday on…
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Bend City Council to take up short-term rental limits, expanded emergency order
The Bend City Council meets next Wednesday evening, largely in a virtual setting to ensure physical distancing, to take up new limits on short-term…
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Deschutes commissioners, sheriff allocate $500K in emergency response funds
Deschutes County commissioners and Sheriff Shane Nelson have allocated $500,000 in emergency response funding for immediate COVID-19-related needs in…
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COCC sues VA over $3 million in alleged overpayments to veteran aviation students
In an effort to protect the rights of veteran aviation students, Central Oregon Community College said Friday it has filed a complaint in U.S.…
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Oregon hospitals to receive $291 million from federal coronavirus bill
Oregon’s congressional delegation announced Friday that 3,454 hospitals in Oregon will receive $291 million to enhance their coronavirus response…
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Deschutes DA: Bend officers justified in shooting woman after lengthy, wild chase
Deschutes County DA John Hummel said Friday that two Bend police officers were legally justified in firing 14 shots and wounding a Bend woman backing…
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ODFW closing hunting, fishing to non-residents
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday it is closing recreational hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming to…
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Oregon to provide another $60 million in SNAP benefits
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced Thursday that the Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will provide an…
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Oregon has record-breaking month in marijuana sales
According to Oregon’s Liquor Control Commission, marijuana sales in the state reached nearly $85 million last month. That’s more than a $20 million…
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Zika calls for quick state action to help suffering residents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. Jack Zika (R-Redmond) called on the Oregon Legislature and Gov. Kate Brown again Wednesday to take swift action…
Continue ReadingOregon receives $450,000 from feds for quake research
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday over $450,000 in earthquake research grant funding for…
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OLCC to let licensees accept recently expired Oregon IDs
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Wednesday it will allow alcohol and marijuana licensees to accept expired Oregon driver licenses or…
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Deschutes County may fine up to $1,000 a day for short-term rental violations
Deschutes County commissioners have agreed to a potential Class C misdemeanor or a fine of up to $1,000 for violations of its ban on short-term…
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C. Oregon outdoor options clarified: What’s open, what’s not and what are the rules?
With temperatures due to climb this week, officials said Wednesday Central Oregonians should be aware of outdoor recreation opportunities and follow…
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ODOT warns cyclists, others: Stay off McKenzie Pass Hwy.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning cyclists, others to stay away from the Old McKenzie Highway west of Sisters as crews plow and…
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Gov. Brown aligns executive order dates, convenes COVID-19 advisory panel
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday issued Executive Order 20-14, aligning the effective date for the prohibition on dine-in food and drink consumption in…
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Walden COVID-19 update: New global ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory, more
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released an update on COVID-19 for Tuesday, April 7, and also released a video urging all Oregonians to follow the Centers…
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