Month: May 2017

(Update: Suspect enters not-guilty pleas) CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – A man accused of stabbing multiple people at a Corvallis home has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges. Police say 22-year-old Benjamin Bucknell entered a home Monday and wounded five people before fleeing. Officers arrested him near a senior center. The former Oregon

(Update: adding Wyden spokesman’s comment on how SNAP figure was reached) As you’d probably expect, Oregon’s lone Republican in Congress had praise Tuesday for President Trump’s proposed budget, while the state’s two Democratic senators offered nothing of the sort. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A global solar energy company without enough money to pay its debt in the U.S. has sent letters to all 800 employees at its plant in Hillsboro, saying a mass layoff or plant closure could be coming within the next two months. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (http://bit.ly/2q8py3X ) SolarWorld AG sent the

PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is expecting very low summer returns of steelhead to the Columbia and Snake rivers. The East Oregonian reports (http://bit.ly/2qSZjvw ) the low returns could mean restrictions are coming for Northwest anglers. The department’s Columbia River program manager, Tucker Jones, says the agency is predicting

Here are the results of Monday’s KTVZ.COM Poll about whether it’s easy to catch flights into, out of Redmond’s Roberts Field: Do you find it easy to catch flights into/out of RDM? Yes – 76% (285 votes) No – 24% (90 votes) Total Votes: 375

The passage of the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017 last week ignited press coverage across the nation, earning Oregon recognition for once again leading the way, supporters say. Now, the bill won’t simply be a headline, it is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. Oregon is finally on its way

Central Oregon unemployment rates continue to fall or hold near record lows in a tight labor market, mirroring the statewide job picture, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Deschutes County posted very large employment gains in April, said Regional Economist Damon Runberg in his monthly report. Meanwhile, Crook and Jefferson counties are approaching historically low

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District received a $200 grant from the Sisters Kiwanis Community Service Foundation to provide bicycle helmets to Sisters area children who are in need of one. With the grant funding, the Fire District was able to purchase 28 bicycle helmets, sized toddler through extra large. Safe Kids Oregon reports that every

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A big chunk of downtown Portland is without power because of a fire in an underground vault. Pacific Power says the lights are expected remain off until 9 p.m. Tuesday. Callers began reporting smoke coming from underground grates early Monday evening. Portland Fire & Rescue extinguished the fire, but the utility

(Updated with comments from the four finalists) The four finalists for the position of Sisters city manager got to speak with the public at a meet-and-greet event Monday evening at the FivePine Lodge, talking about issues facing the community and the strengths it sees moving forward for Sisters. The four finalists are Brant Kucera, Martha

With a continued focus on increasing transparency and accountability in state government, the Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 2774 on Monday. This legislation will increase the information available about certain kinds of business tax breaks through the Oregon Department of Revenue’s website. Specifically, the measure applies to “centrally assessed” properties and a variety

Governor Kate Brown, in partnership with the Oregon Arts Commission, has reinstated the Governor’s Arts Awards. After a 10-year hiatus, the event’s revival honors the Arts Commission’s 50 years of service to Oregon’s arts community. “Art is a fundamental ingredient of any thriving and vibrant community,” Governor Brown said. “Art sparks connections between people, movements,

Oregon agriculture is a big reason why our state is so scenic and beloved. From the breathtaking view of flowering orchards in the Gorge; to a bushel of colorful, just-picked berries; to the majestic site of a cowboy herding cattle across an eastern Oregon range, there is infinite beauty to behold in farming and ranching.

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Authorities are searching for a 25-year-old missing swimmer who did not resurface while swimming with friends in the Three Pools area east of Salem. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the man was swimming at about 4 p.m. Monday when he didn’t resurface. The sheriff’s office says search and rescue swimmers

(Update with name of suspect, no. of victims) CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Authorities have identified a man suspected of starting a fire outside a home near Oregon State University, entering the home and stabbing five people inside before fleeing. Corvallis police Lt. Daniel Duncan says the man fled Monday morning, but officers found him near

As a part of their local community service efforts, the nine Central Oregon Rotary clubs have joined together to assist the Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch in Redmond. Volunteers from all nine clubs along with a number of local veteran volunteers have been hard at work over the past few months, making the necessary preparations for

The Redmond Airport is looking to make about $12 million worth of runway improvements. “What it will allow us to do is reconstruct our secondary runway,” airport Director Zachary Bass said Monday. The airport will ask for City Council approval Tuesday evening to apply for a Federal Aviation Administration grant of more than $11 million.

The dynamic musical organization Harmony4Women is ending its eight-year run of acappella performances, announced event founder Nancy Ueland. Harmony4Women was conceived by Ueland as she was healing from aplastic anemia. During her recovery, she realized that the harmony of the chords had a profound effect on her wellbeing, a fact that has been scientifically documented.

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Top-ranked Oregon State defeated Washington State 14-3 on Sunday to set the Pac-12 record for most league wins in a season with 27. The Beavers (45-4, 27-3) topped the mark of 26 conference victories set by Arizona State in 1981. Drew Rasmussen made his second start and fourth appearance since having

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Record-breaking Oregon runner Edward Cheserek’s college career has ended because of a lower back strain. Cheserek won a record 17 NCAA championships across cross country and indoor and outdoor track. His titles in the 5,000 and 3,000 meters at the NCAA Indoor championships this year pushed him passed by Suleiman Nyambui,