Month: October 2017

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland Police say they’ve arrested a serial bank robber dubbed “The Lazy Leprechaun.” KATU-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2y6mtnO ) that officials are reporting that 35-year-old Eric B. Smotherman robbed the KeyBank on northeast Broadway Friday afternoon. He was arrested shortly after during a traffic stop, when police spotted a realistic-looking replica firearm in his car. Smoherman

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Luke Falk threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 Washington State held Oregon scoreless after the first quarter for a 33-10 victory Saturday night. The Cougars (6-0, 3-0 Pac-12) were on their first trip after quirky scheduling gave them their first five games at home. The team is off

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Cornerback Iman Marshall and linebacker Uchenna Nwosu were two of the last Southern California players to reach the locker room after helping push the hydration cart back into the locker room, an apt conclusion to a perfectly workmanlike win. Sam Darnold threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns, Ronald Jones II ran

A 47-year-old Redmond man was arrested on DUII and reckless charges Friday afternoon after crashing his pickup truck into a utility pole west of Redmond, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said. Dispatchers for 911 received a call around 12:45 p.m. Friday from a man reporting a single-vehicle crash on Southwest Helmholtz Way south of Obsidian Avenue,

ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) – A six-month pilot program has begun in Astoria, offering drug users the opportunity to trade used needles for clean ones in a one-for-one exchange. The Daily Astorian reports (https://goo.gl/r4AMYB ) public health officials hosted the first in a series of needle exchanges at an Astoria Park Thursday. Public Health Director Michael McNickle says

Oregon Governor Kate Brown said Friday she is “reaffirming her commitment to pursue gun violence prevention measures” in the wake of the Las Vegas mass shooting and will work with lawmakers to close two legal loopholes that she said contribute to the problem. Here’s the rest of her statement: “In the wake of the Las

Friday night’s Oregon high school football scores, compiled by The Associated Press: Adrian 64, Huntington 0 Amity 55, Taft 7 Astoria 7, Tillamook 0 Bandon 30, Toledo 27 Beaverton 30, Century 0 Bend 35, Summit 29, OT Blanchet Catholic 41, Warrenton 10 Camas Valley 38, Glendale 20 Cascade 48, Newport 13 Cascade Christian 47, Santiam Christian 0 Central Catholic 56, Centennial 7 Central Linn 26, Regis

The city of Bend is tackling safety concerns in the downtown area, and changes will be visible soon — including more surveillance cameras. Within the last few weeks, the Downtown Bend Business Association received funding to ramp up security and cleanliness efforts in the area. A security guard will start patrolling, more cameras will be

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management is working with the State of Oregon to identify potential economic losses due to wildfires from mid-August through early September. Businesses can suffer economic damages from major events and disasters. When made aware of these losses, the governor can request assistance from the Small Business Association in the form

Fears that an influx of people coming to see the solar eclipse in Oregon on Aug. 21 might spark more wildfires didn’t come to pass. In fact, at least on the 16 million acres protected from fire by the Oregon Department of Forestry, the period just before and after the eclipse actually saw fewer wildfires

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will review an updated cougar management plan when it meets next Friday at the Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St in Prineville beginning at 8 a.m. The meeting will follow this agenda, http://www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/commission/minutes/17/10_oct/index.asp, and be livestreamed online via ODFW’s @MyODFW account on Periscope and Twitter. The commission will be

(Update: Head-on crash, driver may have been impaired) Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries after a two-vehicle head-on crash Friday afternoon that closed Highway 20 for a time in the Tollgate area west of Sisters, authorities said. ODOT officials said the highway was closed in both directions by the crash that was

(More from Dept. of Revenue on cities/counties share) The first distributions of state marijuana tax revenues — totaling nearly $85 million — are on their way to the State School Fund; the Mental Health, Alcoholism, and Drug Services Account; the Oregon State Police; the Oregon Health Authority, and Oregon’s cities and counties. All distributions will

Here are the results of Thursday’s KTVZ.COM Poll about whether people support the Trump administration’s move to withdraw 10 million acres of sage-grouse habitat from protection from energy development such as mining: Do you support the Trump administration’s withdrawal of 10 million acres from protection for the sage grouse? Yes – 47% (407 votes) No

The Oregon Transportation Commission, at its September meeting, approved adjustments to speed limits for trucks and passenger vehicles on certain sections of I-5, I-205 and I-84. Commissioners approved recommendations from the Oregon Speed Zone Review Panel for these two adjustments: Increase speed limits for trucks from 55 mph to 60 mph on specified sections of

(Update: Adding Walden, senators statements) WASHINGTON (AP) – The Interior Department said Thursday it is withdrawing protections for 10 million acres of federal lands used by the threatened sage grouse to open it up for potential energy development. The plan would allow mining and other development in areas where it now is prohibited in six Western

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Cliven Bundy and some of his co-conspirators want next week’s trial stemming from an armed standoff at Bundy’s Nevada ranch to be moved from Las Vegas to Reno. Lawyers for Bundy, his son, Ammon, and others filed motions in federal court this week arguing they can’t get a fair trial in the

(Update: Students disrupt speech with chants, storm stage) EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A chanting group of students disrupted a speech by the University of Oregon president. The students stormed the stage Friday morning as President Michael Schill was to give his annual State of the University speech. Schill was set to announce a $50 million gift from

The Bend Chamber honored several businesses, people and agencies Thursday night at the 28th annual SAGE Business Awards, held at The Riverhouse Convention Center. Co-hosted by NewsChannel 21’s Bob Shaw, the Chamber gave out nine awards, honoring businesses and individuals who have distinguished themselves by fostering growth, innovation, community service and excellence in their sectors.

MONROE, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a woman using her cellphone while driving was killed after she rolled her vehicle, was ejected from her car and then run over by a passing motorist. Lt. Cari Boyd, a state police spokeswoman, says the fatal accident Wednesday night on state Highway 200 outside Monroe is the first investigation