Month: March 2017

Some flame retardant chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released Thursday by researchers from Oregon State University. The researchers found a significant relationship between social behaviors among children and their exposure to widely used flame retardants,

The 89th Oregon State FFA Convention will celebrate its first of a two-year commitment in Redmond beginning March 24. More than 3,000 FFA members, sponsors and guests from throughout Oregon are expected to attend this year’s event, which coincides with Oregon’s spring break. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. FFA in an

The Bend Police Department Citizens Academy has received recognition as a national and regional model and continues to be a highly popular program in the Bend community. This class is held in the spring and meets once a week for nine weeks. The goal of the program is to inform and educate participants about the

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (AP) – Police say a 15-year-old boy suspected of shooting two people at an Oregon home is receiving medical treatment and will be charged in the case after he’s released. McMinnville police Capt. Tim Symons said in a news release that officers responding to an emergency call Wednesday found 43-year-old Kimberly Lynn Forness

Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Jefferson/Crook County Circuit Court created by the planned retirement of Judge Gary Lee Williams. The Governor thanked Judge Williams for his dedicated judicial service and announced she will fill the position by appointment. Judge Williams’s retirement takes effect July .

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland residents are in favor of building a village of tiny houses for homeless women. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (https://is.gd/5BQmtM ) that the Kenton neighborhood in North Portland voted 178 to 75 in favor of the collection of 14 houses, marking the first round of approval for the project. The community would

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – People who don’t live or work in Eugene’s downtown core won’t be able to hang out there with a dog. The Eugene City Council approved a trial ban Wednesday night in an effort to improve downtown safety. The ban that takes effect in April will expire in November unless the council

Sunday marks the beginning of daylight saving time and serves as a good reminder for Oregonians to test their smoke alarms. The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal is urging residents to test their smoke alarms before automatically changing the batteries. “Smoke alarm technology has advanced and many now come with 10-year batteries and some

Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Reps.Suzanne Bonamici, Peter DeFazio and Kurt Schrader, all D-Ore., have joined Senate and House colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Timber Innovation Act, which aims to find new and innovative uses for wood as building material. “Oregon’s rural economy depends upon innovative thinking around the challenges and opportunities

The Central Oregon Community College board got its first look at a proposed budget for the coming year Wednesday evening as the first meeting of the COCC board and budget committee. The college has about a $50 million general fund budget that pays for most school programs. Ron Paradis, executive director of college relations, said

A search for a missing skier at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort will continue Thursday after a full day of searching Wednesday found no sign of the man, Hood River County sheriff’s deputies said. Steve Leavitt, 57, of The Dalles, was reported missing on Tuesday when he did not return home from skiing. He last

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Beaverton 56, Westview 42 Clackamas 68, West Salem 52 Jefferson PDX 77, Grant 61 West Linn 89, North Medford 59 Class 5A TournamentConsolation SemifinalPendleton 61, Crescent Valley 56 Summit 68, South Albany 47 GIRLS PREP BASKETBALLClass 5A TournamentQuarterfinalBend 46, Marist 26 Corvallis 45, Crater 25 La Salle 62, Putnam 25 Silverton 51,

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Jabari Bird scored 20 points and converted a key 3-point play with 54 seconds left, helping California grind out a 67-62 victory over Oregon State Wednesday in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament. Cal (20-11) labored for most of the game offensively and had a hard time containing Oregon State’s

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission reminded customers, retailers and manufacturers on Wednesday that the redemption value for eligible containers covered under Oregon’s Bottle Bill will increase from 5 cents to 10 cents beginning April 1. As of April 1, all eligible containers will receive a 10-cent refund, regardless of the amount shown on the container.

Oregon lawmakers are looking to homeowners and changes to the tax breaks they receive as one potential solution to the state’s budget shortfall, much to the chagrin of many; “These bills that the state Legislature is going to be debating potentially will impact every homeowner in Central Oregon,” Lynnea Miller, owner of Bend Premier Real

A new solar farm is being built in Crook County, and it will be big. When completed, the project will be the largest solar farm in the state of Oregon. It’s the first of five approved being built in Crook County and will produce around 56 megawatts, enough to power more than 9,000 homes. It’s

(Update: FBI updates with girl, father found) A missing Portland 11-year-old girl who the FBI had said was “possibly endangered” was found along with her custodial father Wednesday morning, hitchhiking along Highway 26 on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, less than a mile from where their pickup was found late last month, officials said. A

A free document shredding and drug disposal event will take place Saturday at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office main office at 63333 W. Highway 20 in Bend from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no cost to the public for up to four medium boxes of personal shredding. Shredding The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led a session Wednesday on repealing and replacing Obamacare in his committee. During the session, Walden outlined the plan put forth by House Republicans to give patients greater choice, more control, and lower costs when it comes to their health care. Members were

Under Armour,, the global leader in innovative performance footwear, apparel and equipment, announced Wednesday the inaugural 2017 Under Armour Mountain Running Series in partnership with POWDR Adventure Lifestyle Company, kicking off at Mt. Bachelor this summer. Created for trail running enthusiasts and professionals, this North American trail running series provides unmatched racing experiences in beautiful