Environment
Oregon increases budget to fight wildfires, federal hiring reaches 84% of target
The Oregon Department of Forestry’s wildfire protection budget is set to rise to $127 million this year, a ...
Local News
Summer road renovations to begin on Bennett Road in Columbia County
Columbia County Public Works will soon begin the 2025 pavement preservation season with a road widening and asphalt ...
Bend
Bend to inject highly-touted housing grant into developer loans
Bend’s affordable housing developers have a new tool to help make their projects pencil out. They will soon ...
Bend
Elmer’s restaurant returning to Bend in the former Shari’s site
Pacific Northwest restaurant chain Elmer’s will return to Central Oregon late this summer or early fall in the ...
Government
Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback
Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver ...
Local News
Astoria City Council gives initial OK to vacation-rental program
The Astoria City Council gave the initial approval Monday to a new vacation-rental licensing program that includes a ...
Local News
Photos: ‘Detouring days are over’ after ribbon cutting at Boeckman Creek Bridge
Wilsonville residents were able to traverse the Boeckman Bridge for the first time during its grand opening this ...
Government
Oregon bill, headed to governor, sets homeownership goals by 2030
Oregon lawmakers say bill would help guide housing policy Saying homeownership is crucial to building wealth and ...
Education
University of Oregon celebrates grand opening of Portland campus
The University of Oregon will celebrate the newly renovated Portland campus with a grand opening event featuring UO ...
Bend
Bend High auditorium design revealed
Bend High School’s future auditorium will have a balcony, 1,400 seats and a more spacious lobby than the ...