Month: December 2017

Good news if you plan on job hunting in 2018 — it looks like many new tech jobs will be available in Central Oregon. The Technology Association of Oregon put out a survey last month to Central Oregon tech companies, asking about their hiring plans. The results show they’re looking to hire more than 800

With some very welcome new snow now and a lot more in the forecast, Hoodoo Ski Area announced Tuesday it will finally open for the season on Friday. Here’s the full announcement from the ski resort: With a National Weather Service forecast predicting 14-24 inches of snowfall today and Wednesday, Hoodoo Ski Area is planning

(Update: Bend Fire tallies downed trees and power lines; affected businesses comment) A windstorm raked the Bend area with winds gusting past 60 mph Tuesday, snapping trees and power poles and putting thousands of homes and businesses in the dark. The rest of the High Desert also was buffeted by strong winds. Police, fire crews

Happy Tuesday evening, everyone! A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 A.M. WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR SNOW ACCUMULATING ON ROADWAYS AND WINDY CONDITIONS. EXPECT WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS AND BE PREPARED WITH CHAINS OR TRACTION TIRES. The ski resorts are looking at another foot of snow from this evening through tomorrow afternoon. Snow levels are

The SE Bend Septic to Sewer Advisory Committee will be taking January and February off from its regular meeting schedule while the city prepares preliminary construction cost estimates, an updated city sewer utility rate model and a clear set of policy options for the committee’s consideration. The 12-member advisory committee’s assignment is to present recommendations

ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – A man faces arson charges after vending machines were set ablaze at two southern Oregon hotels and a laundry business. Roseburg police say the fires happened early Tuesday and the suspect – 32-year-old Jason Deschenes of Vancouver, Washington – was arrested at a Walmart store. Police say the first fire was

Here are the results of Monday’s poll, asking whether you think overnight accommodations should be allowed near Smith Rock State Park: Do you think overnight accommodations should be allowed near Smith Rock State Park? Yes – 41% (277 votes) No – 59% (393 votes) Total Votes: 670

The Humane Society of Central Oregon said Tuesday it was receiving several stray animals and reports of animals wandering the streets due to the strong winds in the Bend area. The HSCO would like to offer pet safety tips for the high winds expected in Central Oregon. The Bend animal shelter is receiving calls about

A Salem man who said he’d smoked marijuana earlier in the day was arrested on drugged-driving and other charges after a rear-end three-vehicle crash Monday night on Highway 20 east of Sisters that sent the two other drivers to the hospital, Oregon State Police said. The crash occurred around 7 p.m. Monday at the intersection

(Update: ODF crews still helping fight Thomas Fire) All 15 Oregon State Fire Marshal strike teams that have been assisting with battling the major Southern California wildfires for the past two weeks have begun demobilizing and will head back to their home stations beginning Tuesday, officials said. The strike teams have assisted with a number

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Oregon employment fell off last month, but not enough to dent the jobless rate. The state Employment Department said Tuesday that Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 1,800 jobs in November, a sharp reversal from a robust October. The unemployment rate remained essentially unchanged at 4.2 percent – down from 4.6

Oregon Senate Republicans on Tuesday touted a wide range of legislation that takes effect Jan. 1, stressing the bipartisan nature of new laws that tackle issues ranging from combating sex trafficking to helping veterans and those in need while boosting public safety and government transparency. Here’s their news release, in full: The 2017 Legislative Session

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Monday became the first senator to cosponsor Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-NJ) landmark bill to end the federal prohibition on marijuana. Wyden announced his support in a Facebook live tonight with Booker. The Marijuana Justice Act would remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances, making it legal at the federal

The huge data centers built in Prineville by tech giants Facebook and Apple have brought Crook County about $695,000 in property tax revenues over the past six years, while the two companies’ property tax abatements for those buildings and all those computers have tallied nearly $102 million, county Assessor Brian Huber said. The recent announcement

Good Tuesday Morning, Everyone… After a fairly mild start to the day we are anticipating some rapid change as a strong winter storm system bears down on the Pacific NW. The cloud cover over Central Oregon will thicken through the day and deliver some late day showers. Highs will range from the mid 40’s to

Here are Monday’s Oregon high school basketball scores, compiled by The Associated Press: BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Cascade 37, Central 35 Irrigon 74, Liberty Christian, Wash. 50 Lyle-Wishram, Wash. 79, South Wasco County 32 North Bend 48, Astoria 42 Oregon Episcopal 57, Riverdale 41 Pleasant Hill 71, Central Linn 58 Portland Adventist 75, Warrenton 55 Ridgeview

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Police arrested a Eugene man accused of killing his girlfriend’s dog. The Register-Guard reports 23-year-old Daran Malnar turned himself in Saturday night, two days after the dog named Sneekers was found dead in a garbage container. Social media posts with the hashtag “Justice for Sneekers” indicated the Chihuahua-mixed dog had been

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A former seaman has sued a fisherman who starred in Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch: Dungeon Cove” show, alleging the man was negligent and caused severe injury. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Nolan Dean filed a suit Dec. 6 in federal court against Gary Ripka, nicknamed “The Ripper,” who appeared in the first episode

The holidays typically are time spent with the family and in good cheer. But for folks who have experienced loss or trauma, this time of year can be challenging. Diane Bocking-Byrd is a behavioral health and integration manager with CareOregon.org. She says the tragedy not only of loss but events such as divorce can contribute

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Jimmy Butler powered through a recent bout of back spasms to score 37 points, sinking two free throws that gave the Minnesota Timberwolves the lead with 2.5 seconds left in a 108-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Jamal Crawford pitched in a season-high 23 points, including 16 in