Government
Oregon House passes bill to tax oral nicotine products, direct funds to wildfire mitigation
The Oregon House in a 37-8 vote on Monday passed a bill to create a new tax on…
Government
No relief coming for Oregon’s struggling pharmacies as bill fails
Lawmakers couldn’t find a compromise on a bill to regulate pharmacy benefit managers Oregon lawmakers’ latest attempt…
Local News
Bend tax rebates for housing near $100 million
Over the next several decades, the city of Bend is set to make a $96 million investment in…
Local News
Deschutes Sheriff van der Kamp submits resignation as recall attempt launches
Minutes after a press release went out announcing an official recall effort against Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van…
Education
U.S. Senate passes bill to reauthorize funding for rural Oregon, Idaho schools
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bill to reauthorize a program that has provided billions to schools, roads and other…
Government
Divided Oregon panel sends massive transportation funding bill to House floor
House Bill 2025’s prospects are unclear, as Republicans and some crucial Democrats are opposed to it. Oregon’s…
Crime & Justice
Oregon House votes to protect Oregon National Guard from being deployed by Trump, future presidents
The vote comes amid legal arguments over Trump’s authority to federalize the California National Guard House Democrats…
Local News
Redmond Airport expansion taking Central Oregon flying to new heights
Inside the Redmond Airport terminal, space is hard to come by. “It’s really crowded today,” said Chrissy Johnston…
Local News
ICE increases presence, detentions in Central Oregon
The Latino Community Association of Central Oregon has closed its offices in Bend and Redmond while immigration agents…
Local News
Dozens of animals seized in Terrebonne repeat neglect case
A Terrebonne woman who was on probation for neglecting dozens of pigs and goats in 2023 has been…
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