Environment

Two Republican state senators attempt to kill bipartisan proposal to raise lodging tax for wildlife

Raising the state hotel tax by 1.25 percentage points could send millions to the Fish and Wildlife Department,…

Local News

Van der Kamp resignation finalized; county begins search for new sheriff

Deshutes County commissioners begin replacement process amid public scrutiny Starting July 31, Kent van der Kamp will no…

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

Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session

The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…

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

Lawmakers, Secretary of State back delaying 2024 Oregon campaign finance law from taking effect

An unremarkable, technical fix bill could be used to delay the state’s 2024 campaign finance law limiting contributions…

Government

Minnesota assassination prompts many lawmakers to wonder: Is service worth the danger?

The shooting prompted Oregon Sen. Jeff Golden to reflect on the importance of attacking ideas, not people A…

Business

Oregon lawmakers tuck $1 billion into late-session ‘Christmas tree’ spending bill

House Bill 5006 includes money for natural disasters, raises, museums and more Oregon lawmakers on Tuesday approved $1…

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…

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