Central Oregon jobless rates hold generally steady in August
For the second month in a row, seasonally adjusted unemployment rates across Central Oregon saw little to no change in August, with a slight…
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OHSU nurses vote to authorize strike if no contract deal is reached
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) announced Monday that OHSU nurses have voted to authorize a strike, KGW reported. The…
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Foes of planned SE Bend gas station lose state appeal, but still not giving up their 2-year fight
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has rejected all claims by the foes of a planned southeast Bend gas station, thus letting the city’s approval…
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New ballot initiatives filed to roll back much of Measure 110’s drug decriminalization
A coalition of Oregonians are pushing to make significant changes they say would “fix and improve” controversial Measure 110. The group filed ballot…
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OSP cites Bend man who tried to pass, rear-ended stopped Bend-La Pine school bus on Hwy. 31 near La Pine
Oregon State Police released details Monday of Friday morning’s three-vehicle crash on state Highway 31 south of La Pine, saying a Bend man failed…
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Day-old Trout Creek Fire 10 miles NE of Madras 25% contained after racing across 1,550 acres
Firefighters on Monday reached 25% containment of the day-old Trout Creek Fire that raced across 1,550 acres of private ranchland about 10 miles…
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Permit system can be crucial when wildfires strike, prompt evacuations, area sweeps, trail closures
At the first sign of fire, Forest Service staff get boots on the ground to see what areas need to be closed. Casey Andrews, dispersed recreation team…
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Petes Lake Fire grows to over 3,000 acres, DCSO issues Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuation notice for Elk, Lava Lakes
The Petes Lake Fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness that more than quadrupled in size in a day to over 2,000 acres Friday saw more growth Saturday…
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Bend city councilors asked to OK $2.3 million renovation, upgrades at Lighthouse Navigation Center
Bend city staff are asking city councilors Wednesday evening to approve a $2.3 million contract for major renovations to the Lighthouse Navigation…
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Madras man home from hospital, recovering from injuries after being Tased, attacked by teens at Skate Park
A Madras man is home from the hospital and recovering under the care of his sister after he says he was attacked by several young people at the…
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Bend city councilors being asked to approve $1.1 million purchase of 23 new police vehicles
Bend city councilors are being asked Wednesday evening to approve an over $1 million purchase of 23 new vehicles for the city’s police…
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Firefighters hold Lookout, other fire containment lines during weekend hot spell but will welcome cooldown’s assist
The Lookout Fire on the Willamette National Forest put up much more smoke again this weekend due to the hot, windy conditions, but containment lines…
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Oregon judge to decide in new trial whether voter-approved gun control law is constitutional
By CLAIRE RUSH and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge is set to decide whether a gun…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for parts of the High Desert through at least Wednesday night
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for western Crook, Curry, Deschutes and southern Josephine…
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Warm Springs solar streetlights, Sisters EV charging, Bend ‘mobility points’ among ODOT carbon-reduction grants
Electric cars and buses, e-bike lending libraries and solar streetlights are among the 15 projects across Oregon to receive funding from the…
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Oregon gas prices drop a bit again, while U.S. average keeps rising, GasBuddy reports
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.65/g Monday, according to…
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You can vote for ‘The Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’; several Central Oregon finalists
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do blue cheese, diamonds, dental chairs and electric big rigs have in common? They’re among the finalists in the Coolest…
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Midstate Electric Co-Op customers experience weekend power outages due to sensitive line settings to cut fire risk
A hot, dry, windy and smoky weekend brought power outages, some lengthy, for thousands of Midstate Electric Cooperative members in southern Deschutes…
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‘ We want to be inclusive’: Health and Wellness Fair brings providers, services to the community
 There were a wide variety of health care providers and services were on hand for people to visit with and ask questions of on Sunday at Bend’s…
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Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home
Alisha Alderson placed her folded clothes and everything she needed for the last month of her pregnancy in various suitcases. She never imagined she…
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