WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley issued the following statement Wednesday after a federal appeals court lifted a temporary freeze on election betting markets, a ruling that he said will immediately allow legal gambling on U.S. elections while the final verdict in the lawsuit is decided. The suit is brought by Kalshi Inc. and disputes
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S. states found a link between childhood leukemia and levels of decaying radon gas, including those lower than the federal guideline for mitigation. The findings are important because there are few established risk factors for cancer in children and the role of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Tuesday, U.S. House Subcommittee on Natural Resources Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) are holding an oversight hearing in Redmond titled, “It All Depends on Water: Examining Efforts to Improve and Protect Central Oregon’s Water Supply.” Recently adopted revisions to state groundwater allocation rules
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The vice presidential debate between Republican nominee JD Vance and Democratic nominee Tim Walz has come and gone. Let’s get some reaction from Central Oregonians. Mike Wallace, Bend resident: “You know, they’re doing this like a football event instead of like America. We’re all one team. You know what I mean?
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NewsChannel 21’s Tracee Tuesday was on hand as the eight Bend City Council candidates, including three incumbents, shared their views on tackling various aspects of the housing crisis at a forum Monday night hosted by the group Partners for Affordable Housing. You can watch the debate recording on their YouTube page.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees are a great way to get involved with City of Bend government. The City has several Council-appointed boards, committees, commissions, and advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Applications are being accepted for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Bend Economic Development Advisory Board, Budget
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change that would give the director greater flexibility to decide which parks charge a day-use parking permit fee. The proposed rule change would require day-use parking permit fees at all state parks but give the director the ability to waive
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In the first segment of Monday night’s Decision 2024 debate, Oregon House District 53 candidates Democratic incumbent Emerson Levy and Republican challenger Keri Lopez give opening statements and answer questions about high housing costs, funding ODOT and the “kicker” law.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Nov. 5 General Election approaches, the Deschutes County Road Department is reminding political campaigns and their supporters that political signs placed within a county road right of way will be removed. “Deschutes County Code prohibits the posting of political signs in the county road right of way for the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting the community to an open house for the NE Neff Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements project, less than a year after a major reconstruction of the corridor was completed. You’re invited to come meet the project team and share what you care about in terms
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Monday that she is directing state agencies to take all actions necessary and work cooperatively to fulfill the State of Oregon’s commitments to the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative. “The Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative is the result of a historic, unified partnership with sovereign Tribal nations and the states
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Daughter denies accusations, tells KGW charges are ‘insane’ PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The mother and daughter operators of a Tigard adult foster care home made their first appearance in federal court on Friday after they allegedly coerced three Haitian immigrants, including a minor, to work grueling hours amounting to indentured servitude, KGW reported. Marie Gertrude
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We recently solved a minor mystery about the bright red semi tractor visible in the Prineville Reservoir State Park live webcam view all summer long. It belongs to the campground hosts, who are moving on as the season ends – but first, their rig needed a bit of help, to get unstuck.
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Bend Fire & Rescue invited the community to its annual open house on Saturday. The free, family-friendly event served as an opportunity to meet firefighters, emergency responders and community partners, as well as take a tour of the fire station and for youngsters to climb aboard a real fire truck and ambulance.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest has updated and decreased the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for the Flat Top and Firestone Fires due to increased containment and decreased fire activity. The Flat Top Fire is currently 45,951 acres and 91% contained. The Firestone Fire
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government postponed an auction of floating offshore wind leases off the Oregon coast on Friday after developers said they wouldn’t bid and the state’s governor asked that all leasing activities stop. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management did not set a new date for the sale. It said the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Friday it is increasing its camping, parking and reservation fees to keep pace with the rising cost of utilities, operations and maintenance. Most of the increases range from $2 to $5 depending on the fee. The park system has experienced record visitation as well as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After many years of planning and nearly two years of construction, the U.S. Highway 97/20 Bend North Corridor Project is “substantially complete,” two months ahead of schedule and within its $195 million budget, an ODOT official said Thursday. Project participants and officials will hold a ribbon-cutting event soon to mark completion
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – New data from Oregon Health Authority estimates that 97 percent of Oregonians have health coverage, the highest recorded insured rate in state history. Health insurance coverage numbers are sourced from OHA’s Oregon Health Insurance Survey (OHIS), which informs how many Oregonians are covered by health insurance statewide, and gathers information about medical bills,
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced Thursday the introduction of new legislation to protect consumers’ privacy from companies who collect and sell Americans’ car data. Currently, he said, there is a troubling trend of collecting, storing, and selling data from Americans’ vehicles – largely without drivers’ knowledge. Recent reporting has even documented automakers selling the
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