Month: June 2017

Nearly 30 wildland firefighter trainees from 11 different agencies will participate in a live, wildfire training burn Friday near Sisters to learn the basics of firefighting and also as part of an effort to increase interagency cooperation between the agencies. Deputy Chief Tim Craig of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District said, “Training opportunities like this

(Update to include more reaction) The Senate Republicans’ health care reform proposal unveiled Thursday drew quick fire from Oregon’s U.S. senators, as well as the Oregon Association of Hospitals and the Oregon Nurses Association. Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement Thursday upon the release of the Senate Republicans’ “secret health care bill”: “President

(Update: OSP identifies driver who died, woman with non-life-threatening injuries) A Dallas, Oregon man was killed late Wednesday afternoon when his SUV ran off U.S. Highway 26 between Madras and Prineville and struck a tree, closing the highway and sparking a wildfire that covered several acres, authorities said. Oregon State Police identified the victim Thursday.

Bend-La Pine Schools is kicking off its free summer meal program on Monday, June 26 at several locations throughout Bend and La Pine. Children age 0-18 can eat healthy, tasty meals for free all summer long. The program, which is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture, includes lunches of a hot entree or

The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday he will hold eight town halls in Oregon over the congressional Fourth of July recess, including one on July 7 in Redmond. Wyden ‘s eight town halls July 1 – July 8 in Polk, Lincoln, Douglas, Linn, Washington, Deschutes, Lane and Yamhill counties will increase to

While the Southwest U.S. sizzles in a record-breaking heat wave, Oregon is also in store for elevated temperatures this weekend. Summer heat and dry landscapes increase the risk of wildfires. With some parts of the state already having declared fire season in effect, fire officials would like to remind all Oregonians to be aware of

DENVER (AP) – An insurance study links increased car crash claims to legalized recreational marijuana. The Highway Loss Data Institute, a leading insurance research group, released the results Thursday saying the study found collision claims in Colorado, Washington, and Oregon went up 2.7 percent in the years since legal pot sales began when compared with

Here are the close results of Wednesday’s KTVZ.COM Poll on whether public funds should be used to create affordable housing: Should public funds be used to create affordable housing? Yes – 49% (262 votes) No – 51% (278 votes) Total Votes: 540

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon cyclist is in critical condition after being involved in a crash with a car. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (http://bit.ly/2sFo6nQ ) the cyclist was taken to a hospital for treatment of what police called “traumatic injuries.” Police say the crash happened Wednesday night in Southeast Portland. Officers are investigating the circumstances

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A former Oregon Department of Energy official who pleaded guilty to accepting over $291,000 in bribes in connection with the sale of state energy tax credits has been put on leave at his current state job. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Wednesday (https://goo.gl/o24p1E ) The Oregon Military Department took the action at the

The first full day of summer was a busy one for Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue crews, first called out Wednesday afternoon to find a missing hiker, then to rescue a Florida teen injured during the descent after a group climb of South Sister. Around 12:35 p.m., SAR was contacted by an Oregon State

GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) – Gresham police arrested four young people after the discovery of a dead body outside an elementary school. The department says officers responded to a report of a gunshot late Monday and found the body of a 24-year-old man inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Police have identified the deceased man

DETROIT, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a 72-year-old man who was hospitalized after an aluminum boat capsized on Detroit Lake has died. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says two men and a woman were thrown into the water Wednesday after one of them stood up, causing the 15-foot boat to overturn. Other boaters came to

Central Oregon cattle producers will have access to the China market when it comes to exports, starting next month. The Trump administration announced last month that for the first time in 14 years, beef exports would be allowed in China after a mad-cow disease in 2003 in the U.S. halted trade. It’s welcome news to

Changes are on the horizon for Bend as city councilors approved a two-year $695 million dollar budget Wednesday night. Sharon Wojda, finance director for the city, talked to NewsChannel 21 earelier Wednesday about what we can expect for the money. “A strong focus on transportation, both transportation infrastructure projects, as well as street maintenance,” she

The city of Bend received word this week of the amount of Community Development Block Grant funds it will receive form the federal Housing and Urban Development Department, and it proved disappointing to the city official who oversees affordable housing efforts. Affordable Housing Manager Jim Long said Wednesday the city is receiving $445,676 for the

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Jared Poche’ became LSU’s career wins leader, Jake Slaughter hit a three-run homer, and the Tigers eliminated Florida State from the College World Series with a 7-4 win Wednesday night. LSU (50-18) advances to the Bracket 1 final Friday against No. 1 national seed Oregon State. Florida State (46-23) will go

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Abu Danladi broke a tie in the 64th minute and expansion Minnesota United beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Wednesday night to snap two-game losing and scoreless streaks. Danladi scored for the second time this season, handling a ricochet off goalkeeper Jake Gleeson to score from 10 yards. Minnesota (5-9-2) improved to

(Update: Comments from involved parties) It’s not often that a new housing development leads to a major expansion of a wooded park and trails on the outskirts of Bend, but The Tree Farm is not your typical subdivision. The Tree Farm is being developed by Brooks Resources east of Shevlin Park and north of Skyliners

Two long-standing organizations that have supported youth in our region have now come together to even better service our community. On July 1, Grandma’s House will join J Bar J Youth Services. Grandma’s House is a non-profit, non-denominational home that provides emergency and transitional shelter to homeless pregnant girls, young parenting mothers and young mothers