Oregon’s Democratic lawmakers tout 2023 legislation taking effect on Sunday
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunday is a key implementation date for legislation passed during the 2023 Legislative Session with an effective date of 91 days…
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‘Our families deserve better’: Oregon’s Employment Related Day Care to be paused due to limited funds, high demand
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care announced this week they will pause Employment Related Day Care program enrollment and open a…
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‘A critical step’: Redmond Fire & Rescue asking voters to approve new levy in November to meet growing needs
Redmond Fire & Rescue has laid out details for the public of its proposed five-year local option levy on the November ballot, aimed at enhancing the…
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Public use fire restrictions dropped on C.O. public lands; ODF’s C.O. District drops to ‘moderate’ fire danger
With increasingly cooler weather and various levels of precipitation across Central Oregon, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River…
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Wyden, Merkley praise Biden administration for creating Civilian Climate Corps, as they urged
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Thursday praised the Biden Administration for responding to their request to advance a…
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‘Oregon by the Numbers 2023’ report finds financial struggles endure, despite rebounds in job growth
The latest data captured in the report Oregon by the Numbers 2023 reveals that while job growth is rebounding post-pandemic in nearly every county,…
Continue ReadingGov. Kotek pulls $2.7 million in homeless funds from Multnomah County, redistributes to C. Oregon and others
Gov. Tina Kotek has pulled $2.7 million of the $18.2 million in emergency homeless response funds directed to Multnomah County and redistributed them…
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OLCC chair steps down after nearly a decade on commission; Central Oregonian to take on role
PORTLAND, Ore. – Marvin Révoal, chair of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission concluded a nearly 10-year career as Commissioner with a…
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Sisters City Council denies proposed cold-weather shelter, citing sidewalk safety, other issues
Sisters City Council members voted 4-1 Tuesday afternoon to deny the application for a proposed shelter in Sisters, after months of controversy and…
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Fall’s cool arrival brings resumption of prescribed burning by BLM’s Prineville District; 3,565 acres in coming months
As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, the BLM is preparing for fall and winter prescribed burning. Fuels specialists may begin…
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State Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, resigns from House Republican caucus leadership role
House Republican Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson of Prineville announced her decision Thursday to retire as GOP caucus leader, but assured she is “not…
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Dept. of Labor recovers $947K from 4 Oregon federal contractors, 2 in C.O., who denied workers full wages, benefits
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday it has recovered $947,547 from four Oregon contractors, two in Central…
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BPRD documentary short film showcases Family Swim Lessons in Spanish program
The Bend Park and Recreation District has a new short film documentary about its Family Swim Lessons in Spanish program that coincides with Hispanic…
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Oregon State Hospital submits corrective security plan after recent escape to avoid Medicare, Medicaid funding cutoff
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Hospital said Wednesday it has submitted an immediate jeopardy removal plan to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
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HUD awards nearly $1 million to C. Oregon Intergovernmental Council to address youth homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Wednesday it has awarded $60.3 million to build systems to end youth homelessness in…
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You can help protect local communities: BLM to start hiring soon for firefighter, other wildland fire roles
The US Bureau of Land Management is hiring various jobs in wildland fire across Oregon and Washington. Jobs will open for firefighters, dispatchers…
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New Paid Leave Oregon program sees 19,000 applicants in its first month, fewer than half the expected number
Paid Leave Oregon released new data this week, and also provided some helpful tips for Oregonians who plan to file a…
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Big wooden beam damaged in tricky canyon trip, delaying opening of new Smith Rock State Park pedestrian bridge
The pedestrian bridge at Smith Rock State Park, which was slated to reopen this week, will remain closed through at least September and likely into…
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‘It’s been really helpful’: Bend La-Pine Schools explain current policies limiting student use of cellphones
With the new school year comes new questions about students in Bend-La Pine Schools using cellphones during the day. At Bend-La Pine Schools, they…
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After court ruling stays OHA rules, OLCC lifts hold on cannabis products with detected Aspergillus mold
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission notified its current 2,790 OLCC recreational marijuana licensees on Wednesday that detections of…
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