Month: November 2016

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of students at Portland State University joined a nationwide campus walkout Wednesday to protest President-elect Donald Trump. About 100 protesters held a peaceful rally and then began a march. Portland police tweeted that impact to traffic was minor. College students at campuses around the United States are urging administrators to

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s job growth has cooled off, and with that, the growth in personal income taxes that the state collects has also slowed. The state says in its economic and revenue forecast, published Wednesday, that Oregon’s General Fund revenue outlook remains stable. Currently, those revenues are expected to land within $8 million

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Detective Captain John Bocciolatt announced his retirement Tuesday, effective immediately, Sheriff Shane Nelson announced Wednesday.. “It is with sadness that I must retire and cut my time short with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office,” he said. “I have been diagnosed with a medical condition. I have completed the commitments I made

Olympic hurdler and Oregon wide receiver Devon Allen says he will forgo his remaining eligibility with the Ducks and pursue a professional track career. Allen, who finished fifth in the 110-meter hurdles at the Rio Olympics this summer, said Wednesday he does not yet have an agent. He is recovering from surgery to repair a

Oregon keeps on growing, and Central Oregon continues to be a pace-setter in that regard. But new population estimates out Tuesday from Portland State University still hold a few surprising details on who’s leading the way on the High Desert. PSU’s Population Research Center estimates that Oregon has added 62,505 residents in the year ended

MOD Pizza, known for its focus on making a positive impact in their communities, is teaming up with the Family Access Network to launch its annual Spreading MODness campaign in Bend. The MOD Squad will be donating $1 to FAN for every “Mod” size pizza sold from November 22 through 27 at its location at

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development¡¦s 2015 STAR Award for Citizen Involvement has been awarded by the Land Conservation and Development Commission to the City of Prineville for its excellence in performing outreach regarding local marijuana regulations. The award will be presented at a reception held at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo

SUTHERLIN, Ore. (AP) — Property owners in Sutherlin who have empty homes will have to register those properties with the police department in an effort to curb crime. The News-Review reports (http://bit.ly/2fhpzsS ) that the Sutherlin City Council on Monday approved an ordinance requiring the registering at the suggestion of Police Chief Kirk Sanfilippo. Sanfilippo

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) — Wood products manufacturer Rosboro in Springfield has sold its timber holdings and may be selling the rest of the firm by the end of the year. The Register-Guard reports (http://bit.ly/2eGaWmQ ) that Rosboro announced Tuesday that it sold about 95,000 acres of timberlands in Western Oregon to an entity managed by

The League of American Bicyclists announced Wednesday the city of Bend as a recipient of the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award. The designation reflects the city’s commitment to improving transportation while protecting natural resources and sustaining Bend’s high quality of life. Bend is one of only 73 cities in the country with this designation. “Bend

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development has approved the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion plan for the city of Bend, officials said Tuesday. The expansion added 2,380 acres of land for housing and employment to the City’s UGB. Those expansions are distributed on the west, north and south, and northeast and southeast edges

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A Eugene man has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for sex trafficking. The Register-Guard reports (https://goo.gl/RdJ92Y ) 29-year-old Darryl Norwood was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Eugene after he pleaded guilty in June to a sex trafficking charge. Authorities said Norwood used a 16-year-old girl who had

HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a Clackamas County Sheriff’s deputy was shot in the leg and a suspect was injured and arrested about 13 miles from Portland. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (https://goo.gl/4W0JC2 ) an altercation occurred Tuesday in Happy Valley after the deputy responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle.

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is a day when people affected by suicide loss gather in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. A local Survivor Day event will be held in Bend on Saturday , Nov. 19, at First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE

In a move meant to boost flu vaccination rates among its caregivers and protect its patients, St. Charles Health System said Wednesday it has instituted a new policy that requires every caregiver to either receive a flu shot or wear a mask from Dec. 1 to March 31 — the peak of flu season. “Other

The holiday season begins next week with Thanksgiving . That means get-togethers with friends, family, and food. Lots of food. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is reminding you to practice good, safe food handling and preparation techniques at all times, but perhaps with a little extra attention to detail, starting with the Thanksgiving holiday meal.

C4 is an organization dedicated to creating a safe, healthy and drug-free Crook County. In conjunction with the Crook County Health Department, the C4 Tobacco Workgroup is sponsoring 15 raffles for free turkeys throughout Crook County as a way to promote the Great American Smokeout happening Thursday, November 17th. Every year, on the third Thursday

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with vandalism during a protest against President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend. Portland Police said in a news release they arrested Mateen Abdul Shaheed on Tuesday at a residence about 30 miles southeast of Portland in Estacada. Police say Shaheed was involved

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jimmy Butler had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls opened a six-game road trip with a 113-88 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Dwyane Wade had 19 points for Chicago, which extended its modest winning streak to three games. Former Blazers center Robin Lopez added

A Bend businesswoman is taking a painful experience involving her son and drug addiction, and using it to help the homeless. Kim DeBraal shared her story with NewsChannel 21 on Tuesday in hopes of increasing donations of an often overlooked item: socks. “My son is a drug addict. He’s been an addict for 11 years,”