Month: November 2017

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Damian Lillard had 26 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Orlando Magic their third straight loss, 99-94 on Wednesday night. CJ McCollum had 24 points, Shabazz Napier added a season-high 19 and Portland finished 4-2 on its six-game homestand. Napier was 5 for 5 from

The city of Sisters got quite the surprise at a recent city council meeting — a donation worth $250,000. Sisters was preparing to hand the money over to the Pine Meadow Ranch to gain its water rights, but instead, they were told they’d be paying nothing at all. The ranch was previously owned by the

DALLAS, Ore. (AP) – A West Salem man has been convicted of kidnapping, sexually abusing and raping a woman for 44 days. The Statesman Journal reports Polk County Judge Norman Hill found Ronnie Lee Jr. guilty Wednesday of 29 counts, which ranged from methamphetamine charges to second-degree kidnapping and first-degree rape, sodomy and unlawful sexual penetration. Lee,

(Update: Adding damage figure) A cigarette improperly disposed of in a planter box sparked a fire that damaged a northwest Redmond home Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Crews were called around 1:30 p.m. to a reported porch fire at a one-story house in the 600 block of Northwest Seventh Street, said Fire Marshal Traci Cooper with

Cyber Monday is a big day for online retailers, but it’s also a time when cyber criminals are waiting to steal your identity. According to a study done by Open VPN, 30,000 cybercrimes happened in Oregon last year. The study also ranked Oregon 24th for cybercrime in the country. California, Nevada and Florida were ranked

The Tetherow Crossing neighborhood west of Redmond is worried about a growing burglary problem. On Tuesday, a family’s home in the neighborhood was burglarized, and the thief stole items worth $15,000 to $20,000. A call came into the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office at 3:16 p.m., and officials were told the burglar locked the family’s dog

Simply put, firewood is a great vehicle for invasive species to slip into the state, officials warn. As winter approaches, consumers may be in the market for something to put into the fireplace. The same advice used for firewood in campgrounds holds true for firewood used in homes – buy it where you burn it.

(Update: Correcting age to 14) GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Oregon State Police say a 14-year-old skateboarder was struck and killed by a vehicle in Grants Pass. The agency says the teenager was traveling downhill at 7 p.m. Tuesday he entered Elk Lane and was hit by a Mercedes SUV. He died at the scene. The Mercedes

A new ordinance being implemented Thursday in Crook County will require tobacco retailers to post a sign with the Oregon Tobacco Quitline. In Crook County alone, $23.6 million is spent each year on tobacco-related medical costs, officials said. Kris Williams with the Crook County Health Department said Wednesday they’re working hard to cut down that

(Update: Adding projects and plans at other schools, secure lobbies) The site for Bend’s new elementary school was announced at a school board meeting Tuesday afternoon. It will be on the north end of town, at the corner of O.B. Riley and Cooley roads. The school will be built on about 10 to 12 acres

(Update: Details of bus cost, funding sources) Thanks to its funding partners, Cascades East Transit has purchased three low-floor buses that will serve Bend’s busiest transit routes, the organization said Tuesday. Low-floor buses include back doors to improve passenger circulation, in addition to wheelchair ramps that allow mobility-limited passengers to quickly board the bus without

Here are the results of Tuesday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking if it’s fair to ban cars from busy streets during snowstorms: Do you think it’s fair to ban parking on busy streets during snowstorms? Yes – 83% (554 votes) No – 17% (114 votes) Total Votes: 668

Unnecessary use of antibiotics on viruses, which can lead to dangerous antibiotic resistance, is on the decline, state officials said Wednesday — but more work needs to be done to discourage inappropriate prescribing of these drugs for non-bacterial illnesses. Overall, antibiotic prescriptions for oral medications used in outpatient settings have been steadily dropping in Oregon

Last week, Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend (BGCB) teamed up to host the Third Annual Civil War Rally & Auction, raising more than $190,000 to support our kids, our families and economic opportunities for all. The event, held at The Riverhouse on the Deschutes, brought business leaders,

It’s a law of physics. The colder it gets outside, the more energy it takes to keep your house warm. No one can change that basic equation, but with forecasters predicting a colder than average winter blowing our way, there are steps you can take to keep energy bills from giving you the chills. “You

ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – A Roseburg man has been arrested on charges of using his 1-year-old stepdaughter to make pornographic images that authorities say were uploaded from his address. The Oregon State Police said Wednesday that 29-year-old Kelly Shane Rice was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on charges of sex abuse, unlawful sexual penetration, encouraging

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from members of our community who are interested in becoming a Search and Rescue Volunteer. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (DCSO SAR) is one of the busiest search and rescue units in the state of Oregon. In 2016, DCSO SAR completed over 400 missions and

(Update: Names of victims; motor home had no smoke alarms) AMITY, Ore. (AP) – A Yamhill County woman and her 8-year-old daughter died when a motor home caught fire. The Yamhill Valley News-Register reports the fire began early Tuesday and engulfed the home south of Amity. Capt. Chris Ray of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office identified the

Redmond Airport officials said Thursday that the airport has experienced a record number of passengers in 2017 and expects that trend to continue over the upcoming holiday travel season. They warned that the increased travel volume will lead to limited parking availability at the airport — and times when the parking lots are full. Travelers

(Update: Vehicle no longer of interest, witnesses still sought) A 28-year-old man was seriously wounded Monday afternoon by gunshots fired from one vehicle into another on Highway 66 in Klamath County, sheriff’s deputies said as they sought tips to help identify and find a suspect.. Deputies and Klamath Falls police responded around 4:20 p.m. to