News

Oregon governor declares emergency for Rowena Fire

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek verbally declared a state of emergency June 18 for the Rowena Fire just west…

Government

Some Oregon House Republicans boycott floor session after committee transportation debate

Transportation bill sponsor resigns from committee after complaint filed against him With less than one week left in…

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…

News

Trees removed to protect Crook County Courthouse foundation

Six cedar trees were not part of the original building plan and the roots threatened to harm the…

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

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…

Business

Bend’s Tower Theatre has a new leader at the helm

The cornerstone of downtown Bend, the 85-year-old Tower Theatre, has a new leader to take it on its…

Marketplace