Month: July 2017

The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s cat kennels are at ‘Catacity,’ and there’s a reward for those who adopt a cat five months and older. The adoption fee for cats five months and older is reduced to only $5, plus receive special cat and human gifts through July 22 (while supplies last). 5 for $5

(Update: Adding news release) SALEM, Ore. (AP) – After hearing emotional comments from several lawmakers, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill that will see grand jury testimony recorded for the first time in the state. Proponents say this will increase transparency and justice. Members of the House approved the bill Friday by a 34-26 vote, three days

ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) – Southern Oregon authorities are looking for a woman who they believe kidnapped her toddler daughter. The Mail Tribune reports ( http://bit.ly/2u0D4rL ) the girl was taken from her father’s home in Ashland late Tuesday or early Wednesday. An Ashland police Facebook post says 43-year-old Shelley Dahlstrom is wanted for custodial interference,

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – Southern Oregon’s largest city could soon have more late-night dining options. The Medford City Council is considering a code change that would allow downtown food trucks to expand their hours of operation until 2:30 a.m. The Mail Tribune ( https://is.gd/xzgxG2 ) reports several councilors supported the idea at this week’s council

Here are the results of Thursday’s KTVZ.COM Poll about the number of detours people are encountering daily this busy summer construction season: How many summer construction detours do you encounter daily? 0 – 32% (120 votes) 1 – 19% (69 votes) 2 – 18% (65 votes) 3 or more – 31% (116 votes) Total Votes:

A Missouri man who fell asleep at the wheel early Friday had a damaging encounter with a horse of the bronze variety — a statue in downtown Sisters, authorities said. But while his pickup was damaged, neither he nor the immovable steed sustained injuries. Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched around 5:20 a.m. to the

The Oregon House narrowly approved and sent to Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday a measure supporters say is aimed at getting guns and other weapons away from those at risk of harming themselves or others, but foes call an infringement on gun rights that is “constitutionally tenuous.” First, here’s the release in full from Oregon

The Oregon Senate passed a bill Thursday to implement several strategies aiming to bring down the cost of government operations. Here’s a news release, in full, from the Oregon Senate Democrats; Senate Bill 1067 – which passed the Senate on a 17-12 vote – makes several changes to state government programs and processes to contain

State Rep. Ron Noble (R-McMinnville) announced Thursday that HB 2992, which requires school volunteers that have direct and unsupervised contact with students to undergo a background check, has passed both chambers of the Legislature and is expected to be signed into law. “The main purpose of this bill is to provide greater safety for our

The Family Access Network (FAN) is the recipient of a $7,500 grant which will be used to help address basic-needs for children and their families who are living in poverty or experiencing homelessness in Deschutes County. The funds from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation will help provide essential services such as: nutritious food, warm

On Wednesday, the Oregon Senate passed a new reproductive health care bill that’s stoking some new debate on a very controversial topic: abortion. That’s because the bill requires insurers to cover reproductive health care, including abortions. The reproductive health measure — which may be referred to voters next year — will give preventative care to

(Update: More comments from residents, sheriff’s office) People living in Deschutes River Woods, south of Bend, are sounding the alarm on social media after someone started breaking into secured mailboxes and stealing their mail. Jeremy Paule posted on Nextdoor, saying he discovered someone had broken into his locked mailbox, and his wife also saw mail

The inside of a car is basically a greenhouse. When the car sits still in the sun, it can get hot very quickly. It takes just 10 minutes for the temperature in a car to go up 20 degrees, a situation that can prove deadly for a child. “If a child’s temperature rises to unsafe

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A man who left the Tulalip Reservation in Washington state to participate in Ammon Bundy’s armed takeover of a national wildlife refuge has been sentenced to five months of home detention. U.S. District Judge Anna Brown said Thursday that if Eric Flores stays out of trouble for three months, he can

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A $5.3 billion plan to modernize Oregon’s transportation and public transit systems over the next decade has passed the Oregon Legislature with bipartisan support after a final 22-7 vote in the state Senate on Thursday. House Bill 2017 now heads to Gov. Kate Brown. It addresses five broad areas of concern throughout

The prosecution of the two Bend teens who sold fake gold bars to unsuspecting victims was resolved Thurs day in Deschutes County Juvenile Court after the victims of the scam received payment in full for their losses, prosecutors said. The boys admitted the allegations against them and were sentenced by the court, District Attorney John

SEATTLE (AP) – Human error caused an Amtrak passenger train to derail as it headed north along the Washington state coast. Some of the 267 passengers suffered only minor injuries in the derailment Sunday in Steilacoom, a town about 45 miles south of Seattle. Some of the injured passengers were treated at a local hospital

The Redmond DMV office will close for two days in late July to move to a new temporary location, officials said Thursday. DMV is leaving its current location, 1649 SW Odem Medo Road, after it closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. Service will be restored on Monday, July 24, at a temporary location, 424

Shepherd’s House Ministries said Thursday it has some CRITICAL and IMMEDIATE needs during this current heat wave. “Our clothing and water supply are greatly depleted,” the organization said. “Donations for bottled water, shoes, shorts, t-shirts, men’s socks, and men’s underwear are needed. “Also, in the month of July, any monetary DONATION given will be MATCHED

Here are the results of Wednesday’s KTVZ.COM Poll about whether people usually lock their home’s doors and windows: Do you usually lock your home’s doors and windows? Yes – 86% (483 votes) No – 14% (79 votes) Total Votes: 562