Month: October 2017

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Keller Chryst threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to JJ Arcega-Whiteside with 20 seconds left and No. 20 Stanford survived Bryce Love’s absence for a 15-14 come-from-behind victory over Oregon State on Thursday night. Love, the nation’s leader with an average of 198.1 yards rushing per game, tweaked an ankle against Oregon on

Donations totaling $4.5 million from the Pioneer Memorial Hospital Residual Board and the Prineville Hospital Foundation will mean expansion of St. Charles Prineville and a new scholarship program for residents interested in health care careers, the St. Charles Health System announced Thursday. “You know, we really want to make sure we serve our local communities,

(Update: Arrest made in ATV theft, but ATV still not recovered) A Crime Stoppers tip has led to the arrest of a Prineville man in the August theft of an ATV from a flatbed trailer parked on a northwest Redmond street, police said Thursday. But the ATV is still missing, so more tips are being

Bob Maxwell has made another trip around the sun. And whether you believe it’s the years in your life or the life in your years that counts, he still likely has you beat. The World War II veteran celebrated his 97th birthday on Thursday, and the main decoration in the room was not balloons or

(Update: President declares health emergency; Walden offers comments) President Donald Trump on Thursday declared the opioid epidemic to be a national public health emergency, an announcement on the heels of a Wednesday House committee hearing where Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., and other lawmakers urged the Drug Enforcement Agency to release documents related to opioid pill

Seven new retail liquor locations were selected Thursday by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to sell distilled spirits in Central and Northeast Oregon. This addition will bring the total to 276 approved liquor stores statewide – more than 11 percent growth since retail expansion began in 2015. The locations selected offer various business models, including

COCC’s Small Business Development Center is now accepting applications for their popular Small Business Management program (SBM) coming up in 2018. This well-established, yearlong program offers a unique combination of one-to-one business advising, customized to individual business needs, and practical, hands-on classroom instruction. Participants will: Develop a plan for sound growth or expansion Understand their

(Update: Burns woman in Bend jail since Sunday; info sought) Harney County authorities asked the public Thursday to help provide information about a Burns woman arrested Sunday in Deschutes County who is a person of interest in a recent suspicious death of a Burns man. Officials said she is believed to have been in or

Robert “Bob” Maxwell, America’s oldest living Medal of Honor recipient and Oregon’s only living recipient, celebrated his 97th birthday Thursday, but the party only came after a ceremony to make Oregon’s new Medal of Honor Memorial Highway. Maxwell, who was seriously wounded in France when he threw himself on a grenade to save his comrades,

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Long lines are anticipated as In-N-Out Burger prepares to open its second Oregon location, this one in Grants Pass. The Daily Courier reports a Friday opening is likely for the wildly popular California fast-food chain. In-N-Out opened its first Oregon location two years ago in Medford. There were news reports of people

PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – Authorities in eastern Oregon say a man suffered a serious thigh injury after daring another man to shoot him with bean bag rounds from a shotgun. Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield says the men were among a group of people drinking Tuesday night at the Frazier Campground. He told the East Oregonian

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission approved additional clarification Thursday for the container types to be included in the 2018 bottle bill expansion that takes effect Jan. 1. The OLCC said all beverage containers between 4 ounces and 1.5 liters have a refund value of 10 cents, except distilled liquor, wine, dairy or plant-based milk, meal

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A hiker reported missing five days ago has been found alive near Mount Hood. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said in a tweet Thursday that Nathan Mitchell is being guided out of the woods by a search-and-rescue crew. The 34-year-old had gone for a day hike Saturday near Welches. Searchers earlier this week found

The first allocation of Oregon’s marijuana tax revenue is being distributed to cities. For this year, all cities in Oregon, not just those who voted to allow recreational marijuana dispensaries, will get some of that money. City officials said they’re not disappointed they have to take a smaller slice, now that cities that are not

Senator Jeff Merkley released a report Thursday that he says shows the Republican’s tax reform plan would provide vast benefits to millionaires, while raising taxes on nearly 20 percent of Oregon households. “President Trump and the GOP’s tax scam leaves Oregon’s working families behind,” Merkley said in a news release. “We should be lifting up

The Central Oregon Health Council has awarded a $10,000 grant to Jericho Road, a Redmond-based non-profit that provides food and housing assistance. The Health Council’s Executive Director, Donna Mills made the presentation to Eleanor Bessonette of the Jericho Road Board, saying that the funds are to assist the Housing Assistance Program through lessening homelessness and

Jeld-Wen Bend Windows and Doors is expanding its factory workforce in Bend due to the rising demand from newly built houses popping up all over the city. Jeld-Wen officials said Wednesday they have seen an increase in the need for their products, so they are looking to hire another shift of workers to keep up

PORTLAND, Ore — Helping your neighbors and their families stay warm just got easier. Pacific Power will match every dollar you donate to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more. “Despite Oregon’s recent economic recovery, many of the jobs created are lower wage positions that often cannot sustain a family. That means many Oregonians are

St. Charles Foundation recently granted the Family Access Network (FAN) $5,000 to sup port critical, basic-need services in Deschutes County. It only costs $100 to provide one child with vital FAN services for their entire school year. These funds will provide 50 disadvantaged children and family members, living in poverty or experiencing homelessness, with basic

Parents encounter plenty of scares — imaginary and real — on Halloween. And you may think you’ve experienced them all…but do you want to see something really scary? Your child is more than twice as likely to be hit and killed by a car on Halloween*. “Halloween is fun and exciting but one mistake, like