Month: February 2017

If you hit the slopes at Mt. Bachelor, you might notice some changes. The ski lifts have new signs asking riders not to smoke marijuana. “We’ve been hearing from some of our customers that they want us to be a little more educational with some of our other guests about what the marijuana laws are

BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) – A Beaverton police spokesman says two officers have shot and killed a man standing on a roof. Officer Mike Rowe said Tuesday the man was waving a gun and pointing it at people from his position on the roof. Rowe says officers tried to talk to him but weren’t successful and

The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon says Portland police officers used “shameful” tactics to control a downtown protest. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (http://bit.ly/2lqU5EE ) that Portland police arrested seven adults and cited six juveniles during Monday’s protest, which was called “Not My Presidents Day.” Among those arrested or cited were a 66-year-old woman and a

The owner of Mark’s Auto Repair in Madras, which was broken into last month, is now offering a $500 reward to encourage people with information to step forward and help solve the theft of items worth an estimated $17,000. A burglary not only takes a financial toll on victims, but takes other tolls, too. “It’s

Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts announced Tuesday it will guarantee that students can earn a bachelor’s degree in four years beginning with the freshman class entering college this fall. The College of Liberal Arts is the first college at OSU to offer a four-year degree completion guarantee. Under the program, if a student

Researchers at Oregon State University said Tuesday they have discovered that a subset of genes involved in daily circadian rhythms, or the “biological clock,” only become active late in life or during periods of intense stress when they are most needed to help protect critical life functions. The findings, made in research done with fruit

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CHILOQUIN, Ore. (AP) – The southern Oregon city of Chiloquin has settled a freedom of speech lawsuit filed against it out of court. The Herald and News reports (https://is.gd/Ai5zze ) that plaintiff Richard Twamley confirmed Monday that his lawsuit against the city was resolved through a settlement. Details on the settlement were not immediately available.

OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say three young people died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in a rural community southeast of Portland. Clackamas County sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Jensen identified the victims as 16-year-old Curtis Sowell of Oregon City, 21-year-old Brenna Collacchi of Clackamas and 21-year-old Drew Noble of Cove in Eastern Oregon.

In an effort to improve public safety and assist the communities they serve, Oregon State Police announced Tuesday a partnership with Advance Auto Parts/Carquest Auto Parts on a new “Car Care Program.” OSP troopers will be offering drivers stopped for a minor equipment violation a voucher that provides a discount on automotive parts purchased at

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Nearly six months after video captured a group of people toppling a popular sandstone rock formation at an Oregon beach, state police say they’ve been unable to track down the perpetrators. The Statesman Journal reported (http://stjr.nl/2lpgy4G) Friday that Lt. Mark Duncan says the investigation into the vandalism remains open but is

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., addressed a wide array of topics in questions from the public at a town hall in Sisters Monday evening, the first of his three such.meetings he’ll hold in Central Oregon this week. “Tonight, in Deschutes County, as I have been doing all over the state, this matter is so important,” Wyden

A Bend woman shared her memories Tuesday from a shocking, painful Friday night downtown when she was struck in a crosswalk by a pickup truck that police said fled the scene. Angela Kephart, left bruised and battered from the collision, sat down with NewsChannel 21 on Monday, saying she hopes the person who hit her

Bethlehem Inn announced Monday a $75,000 donation from The Bend Foundation in support of their Transforming Lives Together Capital Campaign. The Bend Foundation betters the lives of the Bend community through supporting educational and social welfare programs, arts and culture and preserving the environment. The foundation, established and funded by Brooks Scanlon, Brooks Resources and

Two representatives from the Humane Society of Central Oregon left Bend for Puerto Rico on Monday to visit with its “sister shelter,” Centro de Proteccion y Adopcion de San Juan, to provide mentorship, support and hands-on problem-solving and skill-sharing. Karen Burns, operations director, and Crystal Bloodworth, DVM are taking part in the project. In an

A $5 million gift from an anonymous donor to Oregon State University- Cascades will propel the school toward its next phase of capital development, which will include a second academic building for the growing campus, officials said Monday. The gift represents the largest donation ever received by the Bend campus, they said. “A visionary gift

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked the Department of Homeland Security on Monday to explain reports of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents demanding access to Americans’ locked phones and other digital devices when crossing the U.S. border. Wyden also asked about the department’s plans to require visitors to the United States to turn over their

KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) – The ancient bones of the Kennewick Man have been returned to the ground. The Tri-City Herald reports (http://bit.ly/2mf1INA ) that early Saturday, more than 200 members of five Columbia Plateau tribes and bands gathered at an undisclosed location to lay the remains of the man they call the Ancient One to

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – On the heels of nationwide protests, hundreds of people gathered at the Oregon State Capitol in support of immigration and immigration rights. The Statesman Journal reports (http://stjr.nl/2kEumLT ) that Sunday’s forecast of downpours didn’t deter the crowd. Event organizers estimated more than 1,000 people attended. Winds whipped the signs of protesters

Oregon tourism officials are courting a trade show for outdoor retailers that left Utah after the state’s stance on public lands sparked some brands to boycott the biannual event. The Statesman Journal reports (http://stjr.nl/2m4pk8c) Outdoor Retailer organizers made the decision after Utah Gov. Gary Herbert refused to rescind his call for the reversal of a