Month: November 2016

Oregon Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins announced Monday that 97,184 ballots issued through the Oregon Motor Voter program were returned for the Nov. 8 general election. The figure accounts for 42.73 percent of about 230,000 total ballots issued to automatically registered voters in Oregon for the November election. “This is fantastic news,” Atkins said. “These

Two nationally known firms have been selected to lead a new collaborative housing policy workgroup focused on recommending and advocating for new tools, policy, incentives and development code changes that would spur more building of workforce housing in Bend. Cogan Owens Greene and ECONorthwest will lead a steering committee of 10 (including Bend 2030, Brooks

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has released a statement calling for state residents to unite against hate, saying she will uphold laws that protect Oregonian’s human and civil rights. Brown said in a video posted to YouTube Monday evening that she’s heard and understands feelings of uncertainty expressed by people “in light

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Latest on protests against President-elect Donald Trump in Portland, Oregon (all times local): 2:15 p.m. Prosecutors have dropped more serious charges against protesters who have been arrested by police in Portland since Donald Trump was elected president. Portland police and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office, in a joint statement

A 64-year-old Bend transient was tracked down by a police dog and arrested on arson and other charges Monday, accused of starting four early-morning fires in northeast Bend, having previously threatened to do so and to harm police, officers said. Lynn Merle Mowry, was booked into the Deschutes County Jail on four counts of second-degree

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State sophomore wide receiver Seth Collins is being treated at a hospital for an undisclosed ailment, the university confirmed. Coach Gary Andersen would not comment Monday on Collins’ status because of privacy issues. “We’re going to support Seth and we’re going to be there for him in any way we

ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — A shortage of appraisers in Clatsop County is causing long delays in the home-buying process. The Daily Astorian reports (http://bit.ly/2eyJ3wA ) that the county has eight appraisers, whose job is to determine home values, with active licenses, a number that is small compared to the county’s competitive housing market. Clatsop Association

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police investigating a rash of food-cart burglaries in Portland have made an arrest, thanks to the tracking of a cell phone stolen at one of the carts. Portland police say that on Thursday night, officers responding to a report of a food cart prowler on North Killingsworth Street discovered that several

The Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road (Forest Service Road 21) will be closing for the winter on Thursday at 8 a.m., Deschutes County officials announced Monday. The Deschutes County Road Department will close Cascade Lakes Highway west of Mt. Bachelor between the snow gates at Dutchman Flat and Deschutes Bridge at the intersection

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German industrial equipment maker Siemens AG says it has agreed to buy U.S.-based software firm Mentor Graphics Corp. for $4.5 billion. The companies said in a joint statement Monday that Mentor’s board recommended shareholders approve the deal. Siemens said it would pay $37.25 a share in cash, or 21 percent more

The Deschutes National Forest said it will be reopening the area informally known as ‘Good Dog” Monday The area just west of Bend on the Cascade Lakes Highway had been closed for the construction of the new Rimrock Trailhead and parking area. The parking area at the Rimrock Trailhead has been graded and graveled. The

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued a sharply critical statement Monday regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Steve Bannon to be his chief strategist, splitting top duties with his chief of staff: “There should be no sugarcoating the truth here: Donald Trump just invited a white nationalist into the highest reaches of the government. Bannon has

The latest on protests in Portland, Oregon (all times local): Protesters marched through Portland again Sunday night following a gathering of anti-Donald Trump demonstrators earlier in the evening. Television footage showed dozens of chanting but peaceful marchers moving through downtown streets. Police said there were no arrests. KOIN-TV says the march began following the peaceful

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 32 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the struggling Denver Nuggets their fourth straight loss with a 112-105 victory on Sunday night. CJ McCollum added 21 points for the Blazers, who have won five of their last six games. Portland trailed 57-50 at the break, but came

When someone loses a home or has property damaged by fire, they often want a quick answer to what went wrong. But the investigation process takes time, and sometimes the cause is never determined. “If you ever watched an episode of ‘CSI’ on TV, they wrap up every story in 48 minutes, and they never

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon defensive lineman Austin Maloata has been dismissed from the team after he was arrested early Sunday. Maloata was booked into Lane County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance. The arrest was first reported by Oregon’s student newspaper, the

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Tres Tinkle had a career-high 26 points and 12 rebounds as Oregon State stormed back in the second half to defeat Texas-San Antonio 72-64 on Sunday afternoon. Drew Eubanks and JaQuori McLaughlin each had 13 points for the Beavers (2-0). Jeff Beverly scored 12 points and Lucas O’Brien had 10 points

Two groups of demonstrators gathered in Bend’s Drake Park Saturday, one protesting Tuesday’s election of Donald Trump as president and the other in support of him. The pro-Trump contingent said they wanted to spread a message of acceptance, not only of the result as produced by the Electoral College, but also of each other, no

SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Navy has finalized a plan to expand sonar testing and other warfare training off the coasts of Washington, Oregon and northern California. The Navy decided Nov. 4 to implement its preferred plan after a lengthy review that included a determination from the National Marine Fisheries Service that the exercises would

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland City Council is considering banning new major fossil fuel storage facilities in the city. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports (http://bit.ly/2g5RTm2 ) that the proposed ordinance would prohibit new bulk fossil fuel terminals of over 2 million gallons. The code change would apply to fossil fuels such as coal, crude oil,