Month: July 2017

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The widow of a man who died in a Portland jail has filed a lawsuit that says her husband was denied appropriate medical care. William Coupchiak called 911 on Dec. 31, 2015, saying he was suicidal and had taken too many drugs. He was arrested on a probation violation and died at

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – A Corvallis used car dealer has reported to federal prison to begin serving the sentence he received for fleecing customers out of more than $1 million. The Gazette-Times reports (http://bit.ly/2v6RjeD) 46-year-old Shannon Jones pleaded guilty in May to wire fraud. He was instructed to start serving his 2 ½-year sentence July 5,

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The Lane County district attorney says Springfield police officers were justified in using deadly force against a 70-year-old man who was shot and killed last week. DA Patty Perlow says Robert Vaughan “made the choice that he was going to die that day,” and ensured police would use deadly force against him. Vaughan

The Emerson Fire northeast of Madras has been more accurately mapped at 10,529 acres and is now 60 percent contained, officials said Friday. Firefighters were continuing mop-up efforts Friday and the Type 3 incident management team in charge of the incident will transfer command back to the Ochoco National Forest Saturday for final clean-up and

LONDON (AP) – Dull and Boring, meet Bland. Dull, Scotland and Boring, Oregon, two small communities united by unexciting names, have joined forces with a third: Bland Shire, Australia. Dull and Boring became sister communities in 2012, after a Scottish woman passed through the U.S. town on a cycling holiday. Officials say the relationship has boosted the

Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement after Senate Republicans held a failed vote on their health care repeal bill early Friday: “Thanks to the steadfast advocacy of millions of Americans and the political courage of a few Republican Senators, the latest repeal bill is dead, as it ought to be. The process that

Central Oregon’s homeless shelters are preparing for a busy few weeks ahead of them. Between homeless encampments east of Redmond being cleared out, starting Aug. 15, and the eclipse happening Aug. 21, the organizations are getting ready for an influx of new arrivals. Jericho Road provides meals to the hungry in Redmond. Its chairperson, Dr.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police say they’ve arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with an apartment complex fire that killed two people in Portland last weekend. Authorities said Ryan Thomas Monaco was booked into the Multnomah County Jail Thursday afternoon on charges of aggravated murder and first-degree arson, and that he was due to be arraigned

Bend just released a new annual water quality report, explaining that requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were met. The city is tasked with providing its customers clean and safe water for consumption. Bend gets its drinking water mainly from Bridge Creek, a tributary of Tumalo Creek, and when needed during high-volume times,

The Jefferson County Fair has kicked off in Madras, but as many people gear up for some family fun, a deadly accident in Ohio leaves some questioning if the rides are safe for their children. The concerns were prompted after one person was killed and six other were injured on a ride at the Ohio

Food and retail options are in the works for a roughly 3-acre plot of land in north Redmond. Ralph Bigelow, a broker at Commercial Realty Advisors Northwest, would not name names, but said residents should prepare for something new. “If we’re successful we will be bringing at least two entities to Redmond that are not

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson said Thursday his office has issued a revised, more limited policy on public disclosure of information from voter rolls, in the wake of a request by the Trump administration for all publicly available voter registration information from all 50 states. Here’s Richardson’s news release on the matter: On June

(Update: Adding statement from governor’s press secretary) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Gov. Kate Brown is authorizing the Oregon National Guard to deploy soldiers to help deal with an influx of tourists during next month’s total solar eclipse. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports (http://bit.ly/2uHjjTG) that the National Guard will stage six aircraft and about 150 soldiers and airmen

Oregon’s summer travel season is well under way, and State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is reminding all recreational vehicle operators to remember fire safety when operating their vehicle. “Getting away in an RV is a popular pastime of Oregonians and visitors, said State Fire Marshal Jim Walker. “However, RV users have a number of things

GEARHART, Ore (AP) – A herd of elk has been a headache for managers of a golf course on Oregon’s northwest coast. The Daily Astorian reports (https://is.gd/67SZJY) representatives of Gearhart Golf Links want the herd reduced, perhaps with a trap-and-transfer program that would send elk to a forest. The course recently deployed decoys to remind the elk

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Police arrested a former University of Oregon football player accused of using a customer’s debit card while working at a bank. The Register-Guard reports (http://bit.ly/2uBQ06B ) Jonathan Kenion was arrested Tuesday on a warrant issued in April. He’s charged with identity theft. An online roster shows the defensive lineman played for the Ducks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Two men known for recording Portland city council meetings, police arrests and local protests are facing charges and have bail amounts typically reserved for violent crimes. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (http://bit.ly/2w3zeey ) Robert West and Eli Richey were charged with a misdemeanor for unlawfully obtaining communications after the men went to film Portland

The Oregon District Attorneys’ Association selected Crook County District Attorney’s Office Child Support Enforcement Agent Kassandra Bliss to receive the Oregon Child Support Superior Service Award. The award was presented last week in Seaside at ODAA’s annual conference. Kassie has been with the district attorney’s office since November of 2015. She started as a child

Here are the results of Wednesday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking whether people support President Trump’s intention to ban transgender people from the military: Do you agree with President Trump’s decision to bar transgender people from the military? Yes – 58% (520 votes) No – 42% (380 votes) Total Votes: 900

(Update: Adding details of allegations, attorney comment, COCC president statement, link to full lawsuit) The family of Bend homicide victim Kaylee Sawyer has filed a federal lawsuit against the community college that employed the man charged in the crime.  Police say Edwin Lara kidnapped Sawyer in late July 2016 while working as a campus safety