Bend awarded $5 million federal grant to fuel affordable housing production
Bend Bulletin The city of Bend has received a $5 million grant intended to kickstart affordable housing supply, the federal government announced Wednesday. Awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the grant set the course for the city to identify and address policies that slow affordable housing
Wyden, Merkley announce $30.1 million in ‘Payments in Lieu of Taxes’ to Oregon counties; $6 million to C. Oregon
KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Thursday that counties throughout Oregon will receive more than $30.1 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024, including over $6 million for Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. Because local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT
Wyden, Merkley, colleagues call on Postal Service to prepare for November election
KTVZ WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is leading Senate colleagues including fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley in calling on Postmaster General DeJoy and the U.S. Postal Service to share their plans to accommodate high volumes of mail expected in the upcoming 2024 general election in Oregon and nationwide.
Sen. Merkley holds town halls in Bend and Madras Sunday
Central Oregon Daily Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley visits Central Oregon holding two town halls on Sunday. The public was invited to attend the town halls taking place in both Bend and Madras. Senator Merkley took questions from the packed room at COCC, discussing a wide range of topics from
Senator Merkley holds town hall at COCC to engage with the community on important topics
KTVZ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley held two town halls, in Bend and Madras Sunday to hear from the communities on a variety of issues. The Bend town hall was held at Central Oregon Community College. People asked the senator questions when their ticket number was called. The public engaged in conversation
Renewed commitment to state’s wildfire response urged
Cannon beach Gazette Members of the Oregon Congressional delegation are calling for a renewed long-term commitment to the Western Oregon Operating Plan (WOOP). Set to expire June 30 of this year, the WOOP serves as the agreement that governs fire response for BLM, the Oregon Department of Forestry, and Forest
Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada
Associated Press Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the Canadian city of Ottawa this week to craft a treaty to stop the rapidly escalating problem of plastic pollution. Each day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into
Merkley Introduces Bill to Increase U.S. Contribution to Green Climate Fund, Strengthening International Partnership
Gorge County Media Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced the introduction of the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2024 to authorize $4 billion annually to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for each of the next two fiscal years (FY25 and FY26). The GCF was established in 2010
Wyden, Merkley: $47.7 million in USFS Secure Rural Schools funds heading to Oregon counties; $2.56 million for C.O.
KTVZ Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that 30 Oregon counties will receive more than $47.7 million in federal payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act for schools and road maintenance, youth job training, wildfire prevention, watershed restoration and habitat conservation. These funds, more than $2.56
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