Month: April 2017

A tiny, orphaned cougar cub — with a fuzzy, spotted coat, baby-blue eyes and a surprisingly big voice — has briefly taken up residence behind the scenes at the Oregon Zoo’s veterinary medical center. The cub, described as “loud and rambunctious” by zoo vet staff, was rescued this week by Washington Department of Fish and

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police in Portland have arrested a man who they say threatened to kill a woman while calling her a “dirty Mexican.” Court documents show the victim reported the attack Tuesday night. The woman told Portland police she just left work when a man started taking pictures of her and her license

On Friday, May 5 , all Dutch Bros locations will celebrate Drink One for Dane by donating proceeds from every drink sold to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to further support Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis research and family services. May 5 will mark the company’s eleventh year partnering with its community to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association,

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A bill that would ease Oregon’s land-use rules for cider businesses is moving ahead in the Legislature. The Capital Press reports (http://bit.ly/2qeQ5f6 ) the proposed bill received unanimous approval from the Senate in March and will come before the House in early May. The bill seeks to allow cider businesses to

BROWNSVILLE, Ore. (AP) – Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was reported to be out of control at a home in Brownsville. Sheriff Bruce Riley of Linn County says a caller told 9-1-1 dispatchers that the man appeared to be on drugs. Deputies arrived to find a 54-year-old man lying on top

Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic announces the launch of its 13th annual Brighter Smiles Campaign, which runs May 1 st through June 30 th . For two months each year, Kemple Clinic, a Bend-based nonprofit, collaborates with a large number of Central Oregon dentists to bring the Brighter Smiles Campaign to the community. Patients pay

M embers of Oregon’s congressional delegation introduced Friday the bipartisan Community Protection and Preparedness Act, legislation that creates a new trust fund for emergency response and to help communities prepare for accidents involving rail cars transporting flammable liquids, including crude oil and ethanol. The legislation was sponsored by Ranking Member of the House Committee on

Most summer trails below 4,500′ elevation are snow free and accessible. Snow lines are slowly rising! Please avoid using muddy trails. Trailheads and summer trails above 4,500′ are mostly blocked by snow and late winter-like conditions. Snow free access to higher elevation trails likely to be delayed until late July to late August, due to

ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – Federal regulators say Mount Nebo is obstructing the runway at Roseburg Municipal Airport The News-Review reports (http://bit.ly/2p0DgDD ) the FAA’s finding led Roseburg to shut down its nighttime instrument approach, limiting pilots from landing at night during cloudy conditions. Airport Commissioner Clint Newell says the shutdown limits accessibility and has a

Dave Williams, the Athletic Director for Bend Senior High School, was recently named the 5A Athletic Director of the Year by the Oregon Athletic Directors Association. Williams has worked for Bend-La Pine Schools for 21 years and was recently honored as the Certified staff person of the year for Bend Senior High School. Williams started

The people who now live on the Warm Springs Reservation came to Central Oregon in the 19th century. They were incorporated into the United States almost 100 years ago. It may surprise some, but they have a strong sense of patriotism for the U.S. “Since we became members of the United States government back in

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The Portland Timbers have unveiled plans for a privately funded addition to Providence Park that would add 4,000 seats. The estimated cost of the expansion project is $50 million, paid for by the Timbers and National Women’s Soccer League’s Portland Thorns. It would add four levels to the east side of

Governor Kate Brown announced plans Thursday to address Public Employees Retirement System costs, state employee compensation bargaining and debt collection. With the cost containment measures announced last week , the governor said, these actions will reduce the overhead costs of state government and increase the efficiency of essential services. “The state’s budget deficit threatens to

In the past six months, the number of medical marijuana dispensaries in Oregon has dropped from 424 to just 65. Most shops are moving away from selling just medical cannabis, and toward a recreational and medical marijuana combination. According to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, there are now 417 licensed recreational marijuana shops in Oregon.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A parade in a Portland neighborhood has been canceled because of an anonymous threatening e-mail. Organizers of the 82nd Avenue of the Roses Parade earlier this week canceled the parade out of safety concerns. The event was to include marchers from the Multnomah County Republican Party. Two groups, Oregon Students Empowered

A resolution sponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Oregon-based 41st Division passed the U.S. Senate this week. “The 41st Infantry Division and its successor units have distinguished themselves for their bravery and heroism from World War I right up until today ,” Wyden said after the Senate

Beginning next week, fuels specialists across the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests hope to conduct numerous prescribed burns across Central Oregon. Prescribed burns are planned for the Bend, Crescent and Sisters areas starting Monday. All prescribed burn units are scheduled to take advantage of spring weather and forest burning conditions. Bend On Monday and Tuesday,

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Police arrested a 27-year-old man accused of impersonating an Oregon Liquor Control Commission inspector at two Eugene bars. Eugene police spokesman Melinda McLaughlin says the department was contacted by the OLCC this month after it learned that an armed man identifying himself as an inspector demanded that employees show him identification.

Students at La Pine and Rosland elementary schools will begin the day next week with high fives and encouragement from deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office during special events to promote attendance at those schools. May 1 -2 at La Pine Elementary and May 23 -24 at Rosland, students will arrive at school and

The Oregon Senate voted unanimously Thursday to provide greater protection for stalking victims by clarifying current law and giving judges the authority to impose “reasonable residency restrictions” on people convicted of stalking or violating a stalking protective order. Senate Bill 714 A also gives the state Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision the ability to