Month: September 2017

Although 137 miles of off-highway vehicle trails have been approved to be built in the Ochoco National Forest, a number of groups have already filed lawsuits against the U.S. Forest Service, challenging the plan. Most recently, the Oregon Hunters Association filed suit against the Forest Service, saying the OHV trails will jeopardize the elk habitat

(Update: More details from OSP) A Salt Lake City man has been arrested and indicted on three counts of first-degree arson in connection with a string of wildfires that broke out within hours late last month along Highway 97, from south of Bend to the La Pine area, one that grew to more than 1,200

Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke directed all Department of the Interior bureaus, superintendents, and land managers at all levels Tuesday to adopt more aggressive practices, using the full authority of the department, to prevent and combat the spread of catastrophic wildfires through robust fuels reduction and pre-suppression techniques. Here’s the rest of the full

The city of Bend is seeking applicants for the Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), to ensure citizen input is incorporated into transportation planning efforts. The CTAC will help shape updates and provide recommendations to Council regarding a transportation vision, goals and polices, sustainable funding strategies, and project priorities. The committee will be comprised of 20-30

The fifth annual Drive Less Challenge begins Saturday, and Oregonians are encouraged to try an alternative to driving alone in a car on a trip. It could be walking to work or biking to the store, riding the bus to an event or even teleworking. When you log those non-solo car trips into the Drive

Here are the results of Tuesday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking about distracted driving habits: Which distracted-driving activity have you done the most? Talk on the phone (not hands-free) – 20% (112 votes) Text – 7% (37 votes) Take photos/videos – 1% (8 votes) All of the above – 6% (35 votes) None of the above –

New housing projects is nothing new to Central Oregon over the last couple of decades, but when it happens down your street, it takes on a different meaning. At a Monday night public hearing on a development planned in northwest Redmond, residents packed the room to make their voices heard. Many were from the neighborhood

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon officials have handed over a statewide list of voters to President Donald Trump’s commission investigating allegations of voter fraud, for a $500 fee. Information that was not disclosed included Social Security and driver’s license numbers and how a person voted. Made available were names, addresses, registration dates and status, birth year,

Depending on appropriate weather conditions, the Deschutes National Forest will apply herbicides to invasive plants within an area adjacent to the Metolius River and the Metolius River Trail from September 26 to October 6. The Sisters Ranger District will use two herbicides (Aquamaster® and Polaris®) to treat invasive non-native ribbongrass, reed canarygrass and yellow flag

In less than three weeks, a new law will go into effect that hopes to curb the effects of distracted driving in Oregon. In particular, using a cellphone while driving. Lance Fine admits to using his phone while driving, and admits that he shouldn’t do it. “I think I’m a dangerous driver when I’m on

SEATTLE (AP) – Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has announced his resignation after a fifth man came forward and accused him of sexual abuse decades ago. Murray had already announced earlier that he would not seek a second term. He said Tuesday that he would step down effective 5 p.m. Wednesday. Four men had previously accused him of

(Update: Adding U-6 measurement) Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 9,500 jobs in August, following a revised gain of 7,400 in July, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday. It was the first decline in seven months, dating back to January, when employment dropped by 1,300. The August jobs report indicates that Oregon’s over-the-year job growth,

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office turned to the public for help Monday evening in finding a missing 61-year-old La Pine man. Lt. Chad Davis said Gary Lynn Humbard was reported missing on Sunday after not returning phone calls from family members. A subsequent search of Humbard’s home confirmed both he and his maroon 1999 Ford

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) – A 38-year-old California man is being held on suspicion of murder in the killing of a woman from east Medford. The Mail Tribune reports (https://goo.gl/p7UrBk ) Medford police found 32-year-old Noemi Ruiz lying dead in her driveway in east Medford after a neighbor called authorities Monday morning. Medford police say police found Ruiz

Oregon State Police said Monday they are seeking tips to whoever shot a buck deer with an arrow, beheaded it and dumped the rest in the Sisters city limits. The Oregon Hunters Association is offering a reward of up to $500 for an arrest and conviction in the case. On the morning of Saturday, Sept.

Monday marked the start of National Suicide Awareness Week. To build awareness and work toward preventing suicide, and suicide attempts, the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance and community partners are coordinating several activities throughout September. Suicide is one of the leading causes of preventable death in Oregon. In Deschutes County, approximately 29 people die by

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – A teenager who escaped from a northeast Oregon youth prison has been arrested after police say he tried to kill a woman. Court records filed Monday show 18-year-old Brittain McAuliffe was booked into the Klamath County Jail on charges of attempted murder, assault and other crimes. Police found the woman Saturday on

There’s been a potential security breach at Bright Wood Corp., Jefferson County’s biggest employer, the company has told its workers. “Last Thursday, we received a notification of a security breach from Bright Wood Manufacturing,” Andrea Hodges said Monday. Her son worked at the Bright Wood Corp.’s Madras facility more than a decade ago. Now, a

TILLAMOOK, Ore. (AP) – A hiker from British Columbia is missing on the Oregon coast after falling 800 feet from a cliff near Devil’s Cauldron and into the Pacific Ocean below. The Oregon State Police said Monday search teams recovered the backpack of 51-year-old Joseph McDonald Lescene in the water but have not found him. A second

Here are the results of Friday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, which asked people if their travels to area lakes or reservoirs have ever changed their plans due to blue-green algae health alerts: Have algae health alerts ever affected your plans to visit area lakes or reservoirs? Yes – 33% (218 votes) No – 67% (448 votes) Total