Environment

Oregon governor requests federal funding to support aftermath of spring floods in Southern Oregon

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday asked President Donald Trump to declare a disaster, the first step to…

Government

Oregon Sen. Lisa Reynolds mulls conflict of interest declaration after ethics report

The Legislature’s own counsel would determine whether the Senator and doctor has a conflict of interest for her…

Education

ACLU, Decoding Dyslexia join calls for Oregon literacy grants to target highest needs schools

Literacy and civil rights advocates are calling on legislators to send more money to 42 chronically struggling schools…

Public Safety

Update: Bend man who died after being struck by pickup in parking lot identified

Update: The 71-year old Bend man who died after being hit by a pickup truck in a Bend…

Wildfires

Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support

Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…

Local News

Sheriff drops dishonesty finding in deputy misconduct case

More than a year ago, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan McNee’s police dog bit a suspect during an…

Local News

La Pine woman dies after being trapped in rapids at Pringle Falls

A paddleboarder from La Pine was killed Thursday after getting trapped in the rapids at Pringle Falls on…

Local News

New principals named for Bend middle schools

Heather Bailey will join High Desert Middle School as the principal for the 2025-26 school year. With over…

Local News

Shepherd’s House launches protein drive amid food shortage

Shepherd’s House Ministries is asking the Central Oregon community for help as its supply of protein-rich foods runs…

Government

Republicans intensify opposition to capping bills per session in Oregon

The legislation faced a mixed reception at its first committee hearing Thursday. Despite bipartisan support for an Oregon…

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