Month: November 2017

(Update: Adding photo, that most of structure was saved) A fire that caused $22,000 in damage to a small Redmond area shop-barn Saturday morning likely was caused by an electrical short caused by heat tape, officials said. The homeowner spotted the smoke and firefighters were called around 8:30 a.m. to the structure fire in the

LAS VEGAS (AP) – The trial of a Nevada rancher, his two sons and another man accused of leading a 2014 armed standoff with federal agents in a dispute over land use begins this week. Stakes are high for federal prosecutors, who fell short of getting full convictions of other men who had guns during the

SEATTLE (AP) – Dante Pettis became the NCAA’s all-time leader in punt return touchdowns and had a 47-yard TD reception, helping No. 12 Washington beat Oregon 38-3 on Saturday night. A year after breaking a 12-game losing streak to the Ducks, Washington (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12, No. 12 CFP) kept alive its hopes for a return to

With the cooler, wetter weather, fire managers will continue pile burning on the Deschutes National Forest, beginning Saturday, officials said. The piles are leftover accumulations of woody material associated with previous vegetation management activities near numerous subdivision and roads. Removing these dense accumulations of fuel near homes, facilities and roads will create defensible space around

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) – Ross Bowers passed for 259 yards and two touchdowns, including a 25-yarder to Jordan Veasy that gave California some breathing room in the second half, and the Golden Bears held off Oregon State 37-23 on Saturday. Patrick Laird rushed for a career-high 214 yards and a touchdown while Matt Anderson kicked three

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) – A jury has unanimously voted that a 29-year-old man who shot and killed a northern Idaho police officer be sentenced to death. The 12-member panel reached the decision Saturday morning. The same jury last month found Jonathan Renfro guilty of first-degree murder for the May 2015 killing of Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The executive assistant of former Portland Mayor Sam Adams has sent a letter to city officials accusing Adams of unwanted sexual behavior and comments and frequent attempts at drunk driving. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports former assistant Cevero Gonzalez sent a letter to Portland’s city commissioners, the mayor and three other top officials Thursday

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – Health officials are working to contain a recurrence of a potentially deadly disease at Oregon State University after tests confirmed a student has the same strain that caused an outbreak on campus last winter. The Corvallis Gazette-Times reports Oregon State has scheduled two immunization clinics to vaccinate students against multiple forms of

A survivor of human trafficking who was captive for almost two decades was in Bend Friday evening to share her story. Wendy Barnes was ensnared in the trafficking ring at 15 years old, and was trapped for the next 17 years. The Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimate

Friday night’s Oregon prep football scores, compiled by The Associated Press: Class 6A First Round Central Catholic 63, South Salem 6 Clackamas 53, Willamette 0 Grant 47, McMinnville 13 Jesuit 65, North Medford 7 Lake Oswego 54, Jefferson PDX 13 Lincoln 49, Lakeridge 38 McNary 22, Grants Pass 20 Oregon City 75, Sunset 72 Sheldon 48, Beaverton 7 Sherwood 49, Liberty 28 South Medford 63, Gresham 0 Sprague

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say hunters have found human remains on forest land northwest of Portland that detectives are investigating in connection with the 2012 murder of Theresa Fonsman. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says on Friday morning deputies responded to a report that two hunters had found the remains north of North Plains. Washington

Here are the results of Tuesday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking if there should be a designated open space for a homeless camp: Should designated open space be established for a homeless camp? Yes – 25% (229 votes) No – 75% (694 votes) Total Votes: 923

(Update: Comments from parent, student, school district, police) Despite a bomb threat that prompted a police investigation, assisted by the FBI, and a note to Mountain View High School parents Thursday night, Friday’s school attendance was fairly strong, officials said. Attendance at Friday’s classes was down about 15 percent, according to Bend-La Pine Schools spokeswoman

In high school, it seems like there’s always a popular trend. And right now, it appears to be an e-cigarette called JUUL. It looks like a USB flash drive and can fit in a closed hand. There are several flavors of JUUL, including creme brûlee and mango. And those flavors make JUUL and e-cigarettes extremely

Rep. Greg Walden’s (R-Ore.) plan to extend vital funding for important public health priorities passed the House on a bipartisan vote Friday, his office said in a news release. Walden’s legislation — the CHAMPIONING HEALTHY KIDS Act — provides funding extensions of public health programs such as: A five-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance

When Deschutes County enacted it marijuana land-use regulations, the commissioners committed to the public and the Legislature to review their effectiveness after a one-year period. That review began this week, as the county’s Community Development Department launched an online survey that gives residents the opportunity to submit their feedback on the regulations’ effectiveness in addressing

HEPPNER, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a Hillsboro man died after a tree fell on him while he was hunting in a heavily wooded area in northeast Oregon near Heppner. The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to a call shortly after 11 a.m. Friday morning reporting that a tree had fallen on a 34-year-old

Here are the results of Thursday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking if you support the Republicans’ tax cut plan: Do you support the Republicans’ tax cut plan? Yes – 52% (407 votes) No – 48% (369 votes) Total Votes: 776

Republican Mike Shirtcliff of Redmond, the CEO of Advantage Dental, announced Friday that he will seek appointment to fill the Oregon House District 59 legislative seat formerly occupied by John Huffman of The Dalles. Huffman recently resigned to seek an appointment to the Department of Agriculture through the Trump administration. “This is a great opportunity

SEASIDE, Ore. (AP) – A Seaside elementary school moved all student activities inside after a reported cougar sighting. The Daily Astorian reports staff at Seaside Heights Elementary School earlier this week escorted students home after a neighbor informed Principal John McAndrews of a cougar in the neighborhood. Seaside police, Clatsop County and Oregon State Police all were