Local News

Work begins on one of Bend’s largest infill housing developments

After years of idling, one of the largest infill housing developments in Bend is moving forward. Excavators began…

Business

Unemployment grows in Central Oregon

The unemployment rate rose slightly in Central Oregon counties in May, following an upward trend that began at…

Business

Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears

The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…

Government

Oregon House passes bill that would require health insurers cover menopause treatment

The Oregon House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require health insurers provide treatment for people experiencing…

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…

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…

Local News

Man charged with 25 counts of animal neglect was trying to create reptile zoo

A 68-year-old La Pine man was arrested and charged with 25 counts of animal neglect after authorities discovered…

Marketplace