Month: December 2017

Friday is the last day to get 2018 health insurance during open enrollment. Oregonians who do not get coverage through their job or another program should go to HealthCare.gov and choose a plan before time runs out. HealthCare.gov is the only place to get help paying for coverage. “People who need coverage and haven’t enrolled

With the holiday season in full swing, Oregon State Fire Marshal Jim Walker urges citizens to remember fire prevention when decorating and entertaining. From 2012 through 2016, Oregon fire agencies reported there were 3,510 residential fires during the holiday period from November 22 through January 15. These fires were reported to have resulted in 14

As the Senate and House move forward with efforts in federal tax reform, CEOs from United Ways across the Pacific Northwest pleaded Monday for the rejection of both versions, citing fears that both current versions will result in devastating losses for children and families with lower incomes. “The United Way of the Columbia Willamette has,

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Kevin Durant had 28 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots, leading the short-handed Golden State Warriors past the sluggish Portland Trail Blazers 111-104 on Monday night. Klay Thompson overcame a cold shooting start to score 24 points as Golden State played without two-time MVP Stephen Curry, who is

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Payton Pritchard scored 16 points, Troy Brown had 10 points, 12 rebounds and four assists and Oregon beat winless Texas Southern 74-68 on Monday night. Oregon forward Kenny Wooten blocked Trayvon Reed’s layup with 1:56 remaining but Texas Southern kept possession and Donte Clark made a basket to pull the Tigers

The numbers are in, and they’re impressive. In 2017, anglers caught and removed more than 191,000 northern pikeminnow from the Columbia and Snake rivers, protecting young salmon and steelhead from predation. About 1,100 people registered to be part of the Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program. All together, anglers removed 191,483 of the salmon-eating predators from

SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) – Authorities say a student with an explosive device in his backpack was arrested at Central Kitsap High School. The Kitsap Sun reports a 15-year-old boy was arrested Friday on suspicion of threats to bomb and bringing an explosive device to school. The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded Friday after

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Officials say an Oregon woman caught trying to smoke on a Southwest flight has been arrested after shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane. Sacramento County sheriff’s spokesman Shaun Hampton said Monday that 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo was arrested on the tarmac when the plane landed Saturday. Hampton says

The city of Bend is seeking applicants to fill up to three positions on the Arts, Beautification & Culture Commission. The commission provides advice and recommendations on the role of the city in supporting Art, Beauty and Culture. The commission recently launched a new effort to serve as a conduit of information between the City

OET (Oregon Equestrian Trails) would like to invite the public to the Bend River Promenade for free holiday gift wrapping near Hobby Lobby, from Nov 24-Dec 24. They are open daily from 12-6 p.m., with extended hours closer to Christmas. Their all-volunteer elves will wrap anything, from anywhere, for any occasion, while you wait. You

A nonprofit organization that has operated in Central Oregon for 23 years is looking for a new source of funding after not receiving three grants it has depended on for years. Healthy Beginnings is a nonprofit in Bend that provides health and education services to children under 5 years of age. The organization usually relies

(Update: Oregon strike teams also committed to Thomas Fire) Some 25 engines and over 60 firefighting personnel from Oregon Department of Forestry districts and forest protective associations are in Southern California helping battle the 230,500-acre Thomas Fire. officials said Monday. Hundreds of other Oregon firefighters are also working on the massive blaze. The Oregon firefighters

Vandalism that was recently covered up on a popular Bend trail is back, and bigger than before. The tunnel under Highway 20 near Pilot Butte is part of the Larkspur Trail. A large message reading, as you walk through the tunnel, “Will your children be happy with what you have done?” has been spray-painted down

According to a new study by the Oregon Community Foundation, childhood poverty rates across the state of Oregon have been on the rise since 2005. The statewide average is 22 percent, and here in Central Oregon, Deschutes County is below that, at 19 percent. But Jefferson County and Crook County’s rates are above the statewide

Happy Monday evening, everyone! Freezing fog and air quality continue to be a concern for Central Oregonians. Low lying elevations will see more fog than others. Fog could be dense in the late night and early morning hours. Overnight lows underneath the fog will be cold in the 20s. Those with clear skies will see

Bend residents are invited to apply for open seats on the Bend Planning Commission. The City Council will appoint commissioners for four-year terms. Commissioners review and make recommendations regarding land use matters. Consideration shall be given to include representatives of the various geographical parts of the city of Bend, as well as familiarity with land

A small but boisterous sea otter pup, orphaned several weeks ago along the California coast, has taken up residence at the Oregon Zoo this month, officials said Monday. For now known simply as “805” — the number assigned to him by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s rescue and care program — the young otter arrived in Portland

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it has started using Nextdoor (nextdoor.com), the private social network for neighborhoods, to improve countywide communications by connecting with residents on a hyper-local level. This integration enables the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to use Nextdoor to build stronger, safer and more prepared communities with the help of

Here are the results of Friday’s poll, asking if you think the Oregon Ducks or Oregon State Beavers will fare better under their new football coaches next year: Who do you think will have more success under their new coach next year? Oregon – 55% (296 votes) Oregon State – 45% (242 votes) Total Votes:

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced that its newest patrol K-9, Masa, hit the streets of Central Oregon Monday morning, replacing retired K-9 Zeus. Masa is an 18-month-old Czech-Shepard from Slovakia. Last week, she successfully completed her certification training, making her and her handler Deputy Ben Bartness ready for patrol use this week, Sgt. William