Lawmakers in Salem debate bill to let Oregon’s convicted felons vote behind bars
There are numerous controversial topics and questions posed by legislation being debated by state lawmakers in Salem. One bill asks this question:…
Continue ReadingThere are numerous controversial topics and questions posed by legislation being debated by state lawmakers in Salem. One bill asks this question:…
Continue ReadingLa Pine residents expressing concern or simply wondering about the “milky” appearance and taste of their tap water were told by the city Monday that…
Continue ReadingIn an effort to reduce the risk of fires along city trails, the City of Madras, Jefferson County Fire & EMS and the Oregon Department of Forestry…
Continue ReadingFebruary is Black History Month, and it’s also the month (Feb. 14 to be exact) that Oregon officially became a state, back in 1859. Two Central…
Continue ReadingMany shoppers swept the streets of downtown Bend this Presidents Day weekend, looking for bargains — and finding…
Continue ReadingGeorge Fox University in Newberg says it’s seeing success with its program to help more people train to earn a degree, obtain a license and become…
Continue ReadingA Prineville woman’s SUV left Highway 126 east of Powell Butte and struck a power pole and two fences Monday evening, Oregon State Police said. The…
Continue ReadingWASH, INGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Thursday that a federal investment totaling more than $1.7 million…
Continue ReadingSt. Charles Health System and three other large Oregon hospital systems — Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth — are…
Continue ReadingBend city councilors met on Thursday to discuss and gather input about two of the top issues residents say are of concern in Central Oregon:…
Continue ReadingFreezing fog made for more slick roads on the High Desert Thursday morning, prompting Sisters schools to open on a two-hour…
Continue ReadingThe nearly 3-month-old lightning-sparked Cedar Creek Fire near Waldo Lake and east of Oakridge has reached 68% containment as the number of personnel…
Continue ReadingIt’s the last few miles in the campaign marathon as the Nov. 8 election night draws closer. The ballots in Deschutes County are already starting to…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County sheriff’s deputies recently took part in a nationwide sweep, looking for people who had outstanding arrest warrants related to…
Continue ReadingOn Monday, the Oregon School Activities Association voted to set parameters for student-athletes regarding endorsements related to name, image and…
Continue ReadingBeginning next Monday, drivers will see new variable speed limit signs throughout a 10-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 97 south of Bend, ODOT said…
Continue ReadingA meteor was seen far and wide around the Northwest Wednesday night, including in Bend, and was captured on the dash camera of a Lincoln City police…
Continue ReadingAn alleged drugged driver slammed into the Tumalo Fire Station on Cook Avenue late Wednesday night, causing substantial damage, and was cited for DUI…
Continue ReadingAnother group of nurses at St. Charles Health System filed a request Wednesday to join a union, the Oregon Nurses…
Continue ReadingA 23-year-old Madras man was killed Thursday night when he crossed into the oncoming lane of U.S. Highway 97 north of Redmond and his car collided…
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