Month: July 2017

The site for a new Prineville homeless shelter has been chosen, off Highway 26 on the northwest side of the city. But it already is stirring criticism. Ken Fahlgren of the Crook County Public Safety Coordinating Council said Thursday the shelter is being put in place to help replace an old shelter that was torn

Due to the generosity of Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Oregon, this year’s Cascade Cycling Classic title sponsor, the Nicole Reinhart Fund, Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and the generosity of individuals participating in a GoFundMe campaign, the women’s prize purse will now be the same as what is listed for the men’s, through the

With the adjournment of the 79th Legislative Session, Governor Brown and the Oregon Legislature have shown their commitment to affordable college pathways for Oregonians through continuation of the high-demand Oregon Promise grant program. But there will be changes. Here’s the rest of Thursday’s news release: The state will invest $40 million in continuing the program

Small businesses and individuals who buy their own health insurance can now see the final approved rates for 2018 health insurance plans, officials announced today. The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial Regulation must review and approve rates before they can be charged to policyholders. These final decisions are the result

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A teenager who escaped from a northeast Oregon youth prison last month is back behind bars. Oregon State Police say 18-year-old Micah West was arrested late Tuesday after he was caught shoplifting candy bars in Albany. He’s been lodged at a juvenile detention center. West and 18-year-old Brittain McAuliffe vanished from Camp Riverbend,

As Oregon’s summer travel season gets in full gear, State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is cautioning all campers to heed campfire safety rules and tips. “Camping is an excellent way to enjoy all of the outdoor beauty and recreation Oregon has to offer,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Walker. “However, that beauty can only be

The Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday the immediate statewide expansion of a youth marijuana use prevention campaign to a statewide audience. The goal of the Stay True to You campaign is to prevent or delay the initiation of marijuana use among Oregon’s 12- to 20-year-old population. In 2016, the Oregon Legislature instructed OHA to evaluate

Researchers have identified a genetic difference in domesticated dogs and wolves that could explain the canines’ contrasting social interaction with humans. The finding, published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances, provides a new understanding of the behavioral divergence between dogs and wolves that began thousands of years ago, said Monique Udell, an animal scientist at

Redmond High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MJROTC) Academic Team recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they placed eighth in the Marine Corps JROTC Academic Bowl Championship. “Our team has a lot to be proud of for placing in the top eight nationally against some of the best schools in the country,”

Here are the results of Wednesday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking if you think those engaged in risky outdoor behavior should be billed for rescue operations: Should people who engage in risky outdoor activities be billed for their rescue? Yes – 90% (446 votes) No – 10% (51 votes) Total Votes: 497

Katie Thraen thought she’d found a trustworthy contractor, John McClean, to build her family’s new home in Tumalo in 2014. But before the framing was even completed, she and her husband had lost $80,000, and McClean is now behind bars, accused of racketeering and aggravated theft involving several alleged victims. “We were devastated financially and

PLUSH, Ore. (AP) – Federal and state agencies are investigating if there was a link between a string of wildfires in southeastern Oregon and military training exercises going on in the same area. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports (http://bit.ly/2tKJHKe ) that federal officials believe the seven small fires that ignited last week could have been connected because

(Updates with comments from forest spokesman) MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) – Authorities say a 19-year-old firefighter has died after being struck by a falling tree while responding to a small blaze in western Montana. Missoula County sheriff’s officials say Trenton Johnson of Missoula died from his injuries Wednesday afternoon in a hospital. Johnson worked for a Merlin, Oregon-based

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Joao Plata scored twice and Kyle Beckerman added a goal before receiving a red card in Real Salt Lake’s 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night. The eventful match featured seven yellow cards and three red cards. Albert Rusnak also scored for Salt Lake (7-12-2) , and Jack Barmby connected for

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon woman whose 7-year-old son was struck and killed in a supermarket parking lot seeks $1.5 million in a federal lawsuit against Safeway. Jenna Wheeler of Junction City alleges negligence on the part of the supermarket chain, saying it should have known the configuration of its parking lot in Junction City

STANFIELD, Ore. (AP) – Residents in a small Oregon city say the fumes coming from a nearby potato dehydration plant smell like “dead flesh,” have sent one person into an asthma attack and made another vomit. The frustrated residents reached a boiling point on Tuesday at the Stanfield City Council meeting, where they hammered their leaders

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A Salem-Keizer teacher arrested in June on sexual abuse charges involving a student is facing additional charges for allegedly abusing a second student under the age of 14. The Statesman-Journal reports (https://goo.gl/DhykJC ) 40-year-old Shane Ross of Turner was the girls’ coach during the time of the alleged crimes. In the June arrest,

(Update: Fixing water temperature, signage) The Tamolitch Blue Pool, located off the McKenzie Pass Highway, is a popular, scenic waterhole where people go to cool off. But two injuries in the past two weeks have some people asking about the safety of the area. According to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old girl who

Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jon Tester (D-MT), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to ensure farmers across the West can use the water they own through private water rights to grow industrial hemp in states where it is legal. A pilot program created by

St. Charles Foundation and St. Charles Health System invite members of the community to nominate outstanding local physicians for this year’s North Star Award. Presented at the Foundation’s signature annual event, the Saints Gala, this award recognizes an actively practicing physician in Central Oregon whose work has been defined by compassionate patient care, professionalism and