Political news covering greater Bend and Oregon.
Democrats Will Fine Oregon Republicans $325 Every Day They Block Bill for Secret Abortions on Teen Girls
Oregon Senate Democrats plan to punish their Republican peers with hefty fines as long as they keep blocking a pro-abortion bill that strips away parents' rights and makes young girls…
Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows
( Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors, city of Bend) City representative says they've 'interacted' with the builder, are working on plan to address code violations BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -…
GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response
GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response Republicans Seek a Bipartisan End to Session, Democrats Seek a Return to Unlawful Bills, Extreme Partisanship By Oregon Senate Republican Leader,…
Central Oregon cities diverge on rules for homeless camping
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Public reacts to special district election results, Bend Fire levy’s narrow approval amid varied ballot returns – New…
Deschutes and Crook County clerks attest to good voter turnout BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) --Tuesday's special district election, often one that draws relatively little voter attention, brought in a higher turnout…
Bend councilors OK Shepherd’s House contract for Franklin Avenue shelter; dismayed by not getting state funding – New…
(Update: COIC official says Bend's grant request was not denied; organization had more questions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The Bend City Council approved a $1.3 million contract Wednesday night with…
Deschutes County Elections Central
Unofficial Deschutes County Election Results for 5/16/2023 - Special District Election Central Oregon Community College, Director, Zone Central Oregon Community College, Director, Zone Central Oregon Community College, Director, Zone Administrative…
State agency approves $7.36 million for unique affordable housing project on Bend’s westside
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Wednesday funding for 34 new homeownership development projects statewide that will lead to the creation of 337 new affordable homes,…
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls on groundwater pollution committee to add Spanish-speaking member
A committee tasked with addressing nitrate contamination in Eastern Oregon hit pause on adding a new member to the group after Gov. Tina Kotek asked the group to ensure the…
Oregon Gov. Kotek, fire officials say wet winter could delay wildfires, but drought persists
A wet winter is likely to delay wildfires, but ongoing drought in eastern Oregon could make for a worse fire season east of the Cascades, Gov. Tina Kotek and state…