Tough Oregon gun law faces legal challenge, could be delayed
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Midterm voters in Oregon narrowly passed one of the toughest gun control laws in the…
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Les Schwab Tires managers get a fun Fred Meyer toy shopping spree for their Toy Drive with KTVZ
It’s a kid’s dream come true — getting 20 minutes to hit the toy aisles and grab anything you want, to the tune of thousands of dollars. That’s what…
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Redmond Mayor-Elect Ed Fitch has future plans for marijuana shops, focuses on access, not revenue
The newly elected mayor of Redmond has some plans in store for the future of marijuana shops. Ed Fitch says there’s no reason not to…
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Youth Villages Oregon sees escalating emotional and behavioral challenges among youth
In Central Oregon, Youth Villages, a nationwide nonprofit, offers various emotional and behavioral support services to kids and families, and sees…
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Foundation’s $50K grant to help fund new school-based health center at Bend’s Mtn. View High School
Mosaic Medical, a nonprofit community health organization providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras, was recently…
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Portland, Oregon, approves $27M for new homeless camps
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — City Council members in Portland, Oregon, have voted to allocate $27…
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BLM seeks input on Redmond’s plan to lease 620 acres for wastewater treatment expansion, wetlands
The Bureau of Land Management is offering people the opportunity to provide input on the City of Redmond’s request to lease about 620 acres of BLM…
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Cardiac arrest survivor points to Bend Fire’s successful effort to boost survival rate
Bend Fire & Rescue’s cardiac arrest survival rate now far outpaces the nation, thanks to a program Larry Bryant credits with saving his life -…
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Suspect in 2 Hunnell Road assaults arrested after standoff, trailer raid, bite of K-9 ‘Kim’
A suspect in two assaults in the Hunnell Road homeless encampment area on Sunday was found Monday evening at a trailer in that area and a standoff…
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Portland, Oregon settles lawsuit over police use of tear gas
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The city of Portland, Oregon, has reached a $250,000 settlement to a…
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Giving Tuesday encourages greater community support for Central Oregon nonprofits
“So Giving Tuesday is such an important day for nonprofits,” KIDS Center Director of Development and Marketing Ginger Theis-Stevens said Tuesday.…
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Oregon senator’s fiery words test free speech limits
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon state senator who made veiled threats against the Oregon State Police and the Senate…
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7,800 grams of cocaine seized in C.O. this year, more than over the past 10 years combined, drug agents say
Cocaine use is rising, across the High Desert and across the country.…
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Bend startup expands from junk removal service to holiday lights assist, now offering 2 giveaways
Live Junkless is offering a giveaway to one person for a free junk removal, removing a full truck of unwanted stuff for you. And its affiliated…
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Sisters-area man arrested in thefts from vehicles; DCSO seeking additional victims
A 23-year-old Sisters-area man faces theft, unlawful entry into a motor vehicle and other charges, accused of recent thefts from at least two…
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Environmental groups win court stay of logging around Walton Lake, pending outcome of appeal
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ ) — A federal appeals court panel has granted Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project’s motion for a stay, leaving in place an…
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Four Deschutes National Forest winter wildlife range closures go into effect amid declining deer population
Starting this Thursday, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk,…
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New state law allows all Oregon cities, 2 counties to seek authority to set their own speed limits
A new state law allows all 241 cities in Oregon, as well as Multnomah and Clackamas counties to apply for the authority to designate speed limits on…
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New Oregon ‘landscape resiliency’ grant program aims to curb wildfire risk, protect lives and property
A $20 million landscape resiliency grant program is making Oregon’s landscapes more resistant to the threat of wildfire by treatments done through…
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Ian Cranston sentenced to 10 years in prison in Sept. 2021 fatal Bend shooting of Barry Washington, Jr.
After tearful statements by the victim’s mother and family, a Deschutes County judge imposed the required Measure 11 sentence of 10 years in prison…
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