Month: August 2017

Here are the results of Thursday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking people what impact they believe the national eclipse spotlight on Central Oregon will have: What do you think about Central Oregon’s national spotlight as a prime eclipse viewing spot? Good in the long run – 17% (106 votes) Will hurt the area – 63% (389 votes)

As we approach the August 21 total solar eclipse and in anticipation of record visitation to public lands, the Ochoco National Forest and the Prineville District of the BLM are putting in place some temporary road closures or use restrictions that will promote public safety, resource protection and fire prevention. On the Ochoco National Forest:

In an update to Oregon’s traffic and road conditions website, TripCheck, motorists can now see how fast (or slow) traffic is moving on nearly all roads across Oregon. Previously, this feature was only available in the Portland metro area and was called the Portland Speed Map. Now, a new statewide layer of data is using

The Bend Park & Recreation District said Monday it will continue to operate its facilities and programs, including many summer camps as child care options, during the days leading up to and following the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. In addition, most parks and trails will be available for community use, with a couple of access

The Council on Aging of Central Oregon has announced that there will be no Meals on Wheels delivery on Monday, August 21, in Central Oregon due to the anticipated heavy traffic flow for the eclipse. However, frozen meals will be provided in advance to Meals on Wheels clients to ensure that all clients have their

In preparation for the upcoming Solar Eclipse on August 21 st ,and anticipated traffic congestion related to the eclipse, Cascades East Transit will operate a modified schedule for Community Connector buses on August 21 st and August 22 nd . All transportation services in the region will be subject to potential traffic delays related to

The Coast Guard on Monday reminded the public of important safety measures as personnel prepare for an influx of visitors to the Oregon Coast and federal waterways leading up to and through the solar eclipse event happening on Aug. 21. State of Oregon representatives expect more than a million tourists to visit Oregon beaches, towns

The American Red Cross is urging community members who live in, near or plan to travel into the path of totality during the eclipse to stock up on emergency preparedness supplies now. Specifically, the Red Cross is recommending assembling an emergency preparedness kit for your car and your home. With one million visitors expected to

Governor Kate Brown was joined Tuesday by state and federal agencies and local organizations involved in planning for next Monday’s total solar eclipse to update their status and coordination efforts. For the past year, Oregon’s statewide governmental, preparedness, and travel organizations have been working together to ensure Oregon is ready to accommodate an unprecedented number

Football practice at Bend Senior High School is in full swing, but players are weighed down by the tragedy of the loss of former teammate Daniel Bazan, who died early Saturday morning in a crash near the school. The 18-year-old’s car veered off the side of the road and struck a tree on Northeast Ninth

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – The end of commercial air service in Klamath Falls has led to a long commute for some Transportation Security Administration employees. The Herald and News (https://is.gd/h28ikR ) reports that about a dozen TSA employees started working in Medford on Monday. TSA spokesman Nico Melendez says the employees are being taken to Medford

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – A Klamath Falls woman who pleaded guilty to killing and cutting up her boyfriend has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years. Sheyanna Ray was arrested last year after the remains of David White were found dismembered and burned. White’s parents told the

In July, Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment grew by 5,900 jobs, following a gain of 8,700 in June, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday. Four of the major industries added more than 1,000 jobs. Leisure and hospitality added the most, increasing by 2,400 jobs. In addition, strong hiring occurred in construction (+1,200 jobs), health care and

Better Together announces that Volunteer Central Oregon, our regional volunteer center, now offers a new pathway for young volunteers to get connected with local communities. The new database search system, located on the volunteer opportunities website at volunteercentraloregon.org, allows children and youth to enter their ages and find opportunities that will welcome them to serve

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Two 19-year-old women are dead after a fall from the Pacific Crest Trail about six miles northwest of Timberline Lodge. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that other hikers saw the women’s bodies and called 9-1-1 after they fell about 150 feet on Saturday evening. Emma C. Place and Emily D. Lang,

The Oregon Department of Transportation has applied for three noise permits for major highway projects planned next year. ODOT spokesman Peter Murphy explained that permission from Deschutes County is necessary, so nearby residents can be informed. “We’re going to let them know that these projects are coming and they, in turn, will let the people

A 24-year-old Portland man who fell ill on a hike up South Sister was rescued Monday afternoon by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and an AirLink helicopter crew, deputies said. Around 12:40 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a report of a hiker near the false summit of South Sister mountain in need of medical attention,

(Update: Monday evening report on fire progress) The Central Oregon Dispatch Center received several reports of smoke on Monday, but only one new fire that burned 3/4 of an acre, about 4 1/2 miles northeast of Crane Prairie Reservoir. Some people were getting their first view in clearing skies of the Milli Fire, burning in

The Pilot Butte Canal: Downtown Redmond Segment Historic District is among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places, state officials said Monday. The canal is listed under the Carey and Reclamation Acts Irrigation Projects in Oregon 1901-1978 Multiple Property Documentation. The Pilot Butte Canal is the backbone of one of the two

A Portland man injured in a rock collapse while climbing North Sister on Saturday was rescued by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, with the help of an AirLink air ambulance and Oregon National Guard Blackhawk helicopter, officials said Monday. Around 11:25 a.m. Saturday, DCSO SAR was dispatched to a report of a climber on