Month: November 2016

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two Oregon men have filed sexual abuse lawsuits against the Boy Scouts of America. The Oregonian/OregonLive (http://bit.ly/2eYgZyf) reported that the lawsuits were filed on Tuesday. They allege the plaintiffs were sexually abused by former scout leaders who were allowed to lead troops despite past abuses. One lawsuit seeks $5 million for

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say 10 people have been arrested around Seattle and in Oregon after a two-year investigation of drug trafficking. Justice Department U.S. Attorney Annette L. Hayes said in a news release Tuesday that a Drug Enforcement Administration-led task force conducted raids at 14 places in King and Pierce counties in Washington

WACO, Texas (AP) — Johnathan Motley scored 17 points in his season debut and Baylor got a big early-season victory, 66-49 on Tuesday over the No. 4 Oregon team playing without its preseason All-American. The Ducks (1-1) are missing Dillon Brooks, their 6-foot-7 junior forward who was their leading scorer last season but is still

PAHRUMP, Nev. (AP) — Ammon Bundy and his brother, Ryan, are back in federal custody in Nevada ahead of a February trial on charges stemming from a 2014 standoff with federal agents outside their father’s ranch near Bunkerville. Ammon Bundy’s attorney, Daniel Hill, confirmed Tuesday the sons of Cliven Bundy were transferred Monday from a

Under the leadership of the late Jim Putney, homeowners in the Crosswater community near Sunriver collectively raised $100,000 to donate to Newberry Habitat for the construction of a new home in La Pine, which will be dedicated on Sunday, November 20 at 3 p.m. Michelle Murphy, a long-time resident of La Pine and single mother,

It’s the holiday season, and as in years past, Firkus Plumbing is doing another Canned/Non-Perishable Food and Toy Drive for those in need through the Salvation Army & Bend Fire’s “Santa Express”. In their lobby, they have collection bins for food & toys. They are collecting food & toy items from now until December 16th

SEATTLE (AP) — A tentative agreement has been reached between BNSF Railway and seven environmental groups that sued alleging coal spilled from trains pollutes waterways in Washington state. Under the agreement announced Tuesday by both sides, BNSF agreed to conduct a two-year study on physical covers for coal and petroleum coke railcars. It also agreed

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — A 26-year-old Klamath Falls woman has been charged with killing and dismembering her neighbor. The Herald and News in Klamath Falls (http://bit.ly/2fCOlUW) reported Monday that 50-year-old David Lowell White was likely killed in early October. His dismembered body was only discovered Saturday. Police say the suspect, Sheyanna Ray, cut up

The Oregon House Republican caucus on Monday re-elected Rep. Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) as House Republican leader. McLane has served as the Republican leader since 2012, and has led the Republican caucus through the last several legislative sessions. McLane also announced the additional members of the 2017 House Republican leadership team: Deputy Republican Leader: Representative

Camp Fire Central Oregon, a local organization that provides co-ed programs for our youth to find their spark and ensure they gain the skills necessary to thrive throughout their lives, and the High Desert Museum have been selected by the Central Oregon STEM Hub to create STEM learning opportunities in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.

Oregon added 6,100 nonfarm payroll jobs in October, continuing a trend of strong job growth, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday. Since October 2015 , Oregon has added 55,400 jobs, a gain of 3.1 percent, the agency said. It noted, “This growth rate is nearly double the national job growth rate of 1.7 percent over

An audit released Tuesday by Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins finds that the Oregon Department of Agriculture is behind on its food safety inspections. “ODA was candid with our auditors,” Atkins said. “They were struggling with this backlog of inspections and asked for our help to identify ways to eliminate it.” The Food Safety Program

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Enrollment at the University of Oregon fell 2 percent this year, marking four years of declining enrollment for the school. The Register-Guard reports (http://bit.ly/2eCjKdh ) that a total of 23,634 students enrolled at the university this year, down 2 percent from fall 2105 and 4 percent from the record high in

Maintenance managers with the Oregon Department of Transportation said they have made the decision to close the Old McKenzie Pass Highway, OR 242, for the winter/snow season effective at 4 p.m. Tuesday due to anticipated snowfall. ODOT’s records indicate that the earliest closure of the twisting, scenic two-lane route occurred on October 18, 1996. The

The recent creation of the Friends of Downtown Bend, a non-profit organization, took place this fall in order to provide an opportunity for individuals to donate to Downtown Bend’s activities. As a 501c3, these individual donations will now be tax deductible. Anticipated donations include contributions to Downtown Bend’s flower basket program, holiday decorating, general clean-up,

KIDS Center, a multi-disciplinary child abuse intervention center dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of child abuse, has joined the global #GivingTuesday movement. Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year and on November 29 , 2016, the #GivingTuesday campaign harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A 23-year-old Portland, Oregon, man who died after falling into a Yellowstone National Park hot spring this summer was looking for a place to “hot pot,” or soak in the park’s natural thermal features. A report by Deputy Chief Ranger Lorant Veress says Sable Scott told investigators that she and her

Bend is growing fast, and that brings transportation funding issues along with it. The Bend City Council held a special work session Monday night at the municipal court to review the city’s transportation situation and examine the options. This city council meeting, like many others, started with a presentation and ended with one, but the

Are you ready for a mature relationship? Looking for a pet that is aged to purrfection? Adopt a dog or cat, 7 years and older, at the Humane Society of Central Oregon for 50% off the adoption fee through the month of November. There’s a dog waiting to be your walking or trail buddy, or

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Sydney Wiese scored 13 points, freshman Kat Tudor added 12 points and No. 24 Oregon State held Idaho State to 14 second-half points in a 61-38 victory on Monday night. Wiese scored nine points in the first half as Oregon State held a 26-24 lead. Tudor hit a 3-pointer with 3:44