Month: September 2017

YACHATS, Oregon (AP) – A small earthquake has hit off the coast of Oregon. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck at 4:42 p.m. and had an epicenter about 245 miles (395 kilometers) west of Yachats, a city of about 750 people on Oregon’s central coast. There are apparently no reports of

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Shannon Brooks scored three touchdowns and Minnesota turned three Oregon State turnovers into 17 points as the Gophers defeated the Beavers 48-14 Saturday night. Conor Rhoda, who came into the game sharing the quarterback position with sophomore Demry Croft, completed 7 of 8 passes for 158 yards and one touchdown. Tyler

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Justin Herbert threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns, and the Oregon Ducks spoiled Mike Riley’s homecoming with a 42-35 victory over Nebraska on Saturday. Royce Freeman rushed for 153 yards and two scores while Charles Nelson caught eight passes for a career-high 117 yards as the Ducks handed first-year coach

HARLAN, Ore. (AP) – The first half of a 62-mile hiking trail connecting the Willamette Valley to the Pacific Ocean has opened. The Gazette-Times reports (http://bit.ly/2wRzM91) that officials held the formal opening ceremony of the eastern half of the Corvallis to the Sea Trail on Friday. The 32-mile section runs from the confluence of the

(Updating: Correcting age; removing inaccurate criminal history information) A 24-year-old Bend man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl ran from police at a northeast Bend apartment on Wednesday and was found by a K-9 team hiding under a deck at a nearby residence, officers said. Police began an investigation on Tuesday

The U.S. Coast Guard said late Friday night it had ended a search off the Oregon coast and recovered the bodies of two boaters who died when their fishing boat capsized off of Depoe Bay. The names of the boat owner, a 81-year-old man from McMinnville, and a 75-year-old man were withheld pending notification of

Here are Friday’s prep football scores, as compiled by The Associated Press: Amity 35, Reedsport 13 Arlington/Condon 62, Horizon Christian Tualatin 6 Astoria 3, Gladstone 0 Bandon 58, Riddle 0 Banks 55, Stayton 21 Barlow 53, Hillsboro 6 Bend 42, Corvallis 28 Benson 18, Parkrose 13 Blanchet Catholic 27, Kennedy 7 Burns 41, Lakeview 13 Butte Falls 32, Bonanza 12 Camas, Wash. 34, Sherwood 12 Cascade (Leavenworth),

The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union announced Friday that SELCO has committed to a multi-year title sponsorship of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, beginning with the iconic multisport event’s 42nd annual running in 2018. Shortly after the announcement was made last week that title sponsorship of the PPP would be

Help Shepherd’s House Ministries Help Those In Need! Even though we are experiencing hot, smoky days, winter is just around the corner. Soon, colder conditions will be upon us again. Giving Heart…Bring the Heat and Shepherd’s House Ministries will be holding a Golf Tournament Coat Drive & Fundraiser on Saturday, September 30, at Widgi Creek

A note posted Friday on the InciWeb pages of several major Oregon wildfires listed the best ways to help thank and support firefighters — and what to avoid: How You Can Help We greatly appreciate the support and generosity of the community! Our team’s focus is on the mission of fire suppression while keeping firefighter

The Bend Fire Department is helping out their brothers in storm-hit Houston by giving them the shirts off their backs — literally. The Texas state fire marshal sent out a call for the help to fire stations across the country, asking for uniform shirts, which fire crews use on a daily basis. As many of

Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday that they have successfully included funding to help cover the cost of fighting the devastating wildfires that are currently burning in Oregon in the disaster and government funding bill expected to pass Congress this week. The legislation passed the U.S. Senate today with overwhelming bipartisan support, the

Harmony Farm Sanctuary saves farm animals from abuse, abandonment and slaughter. Among its approximately 80 animals, a turkey originally meant to be Thanksgiving dinner struts around, following founder and director Robine Bots. The goal of the farm is to provide the animals, which include, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, cows and horses — with a safe

Here are the results of Thursday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking whether schools should cancel all outdoor activities in times of heavy smoke: Should schools cancel all outdoor activities in times of heavy smoke? Yes – 86% (492 votes) No – 14% (78 votes) Total Votes: 570

Work is nearing completion on the Construction and Paving of Huntington Road and Deer Run Lane project, Deschutes County officials said Friday. The project includes realigning the north and south intersections of Huntington Road with Riverview Drive and converting the gravel section of Huntington Road between those intersections to a paved, two-lane section, making Huntington

Moderate growth and decreased fire behavior have prompted Sisters Ranger District officials to reduce the size of the area closure in place for the 24,079-acre Milli Fire, which will allow access to Deschutes National Forest-managed lands between Highway 242 and Highway 20 southeast of Black Butte Ranch. Cold Springs Campground will also be open on

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Transportation and environmental activists are calling on Portland city officials to reject a proposed Interstate 5 expansion aimed at reducing crashes and congestion. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported (http://bit.ly/2f8O9xZ ) on Thursday that more than 350 people and 26 groups have a signed a letter asking the city to not support the $450

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon authorities have released a detailed report on a mass shooting at a southern Oregon community college that includes a six-page, typewritten “manifesto” that says the shooter had studied the methods of other mass killers. The report was released Friday involving the attack by 26-year-old Christopher Harper-Mercer that left nine people

The Oregon Health Authority announced Friday it has lifted the health advisory updated July 17 for Perry South Cove, located on the southern end of the Metolius Arm of Lake Billy Chinook. Lake Billy Chinook is located about 12 miles west of Madras in Jefferson County. Officials said water monitoring has confirmed that the level

Over the past 3 months, the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance has weathered heat and smoke to implement their Grow and Give program’s new Fresh Food Drive initiative at the Downtown Bend and Northwest Crossing Farmers Markets. In an effort to increase fresh food access for everyone, the nonprofit organization collects donations every week