Month: January 2018

Land agencies and local nonprofits are teaming up to make Central Oregon the No. 1location in the country to honor the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Discover Your Forest, the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Deschutes River Conservancy, Oregon Natural Desert Association, Prineville BLM and Coalition for

A weekend raid on a Deschutes River Woods home turned up several stolen granite counter tops, taken from Bend’s Rock Hard Granite in December. Manager Percy Larson said Monday he was surprised anyone would steal the heavy items, and the suspects have no ties to the business. Larson said the material is not locked up

It might be the middle of the winter, but Sisters is already talking fire season and prevention efforts. The city said it wants to be on top of fire season this year after last year’s smoky, challenging conditions. Part of the motivation comes from the impact of the Milli Fire on the community, as well

The Great Drake Park Duck Race is an ongoing annual fundraiser organized by all four Bend area Rotary clubs. Since 1989, the race has generated over $1 million for Central Oregon charities, all supporting children and families in need. The 2017 Duck Race was yet another great success. Sponsored by five community credit unions including

Record-breaking warm weather in Central Oregon is allowing people to get out and do spring and summer activities they typically set aside during the winter months. Redmond on Monday warmed to a Jan. 29 record of 70 degrees, snapping a mark for the date set back in 1971, on records that date back to 1941,

(Update: More details of accident, background on victim) Searchers on Monday recovered the body of a Prineville man who drowned at Ochoco Reservoir late Sunday afternoon after his canoe capsized. A fellow fisherman made it safely to shore. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue dive team, Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue

Here are the results of Friday’s KTVZ.COM poll, asking if you side with LaVoy Finicum’s family in their $70 million lawsuit: Do you side with LaVoy Finicum’s family in their $70 million lawsuit? Yes – 40% (1985 votes)No – 60% (2965 votes)Total Votes: 4,950

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon lawmaker has introduced a bill to expand whistleblower protections in the state. The Statesman Journal reports Republican state Senator Jackie Winters of Salem says former Oregon Department of Transportation employee Gerritt Law inspired the bill. Law informed his superiors about problems he found after taking the job in 2013.

Hello everyone! Record breaking temperatures today. Daytime highs were in the upper 60’s. Before today the record was 65 degrees set in 1971. Throughout the evening temperatures will stay mild in the upper 40’s. Around 8 o’clock there’s a 50 percent chance of rain showers. For the most part the storm will remain along the

Six Bend-area residents were arrested in a weekend raid on a home in Deschutes River Woods that turned up four stolen granite counter tops, as well as user amounts of methamphetamine and heroin, police said Sunday. Last month, officers began investigating the theft of granite counter tops from Rock Hard Granite at 63595 Hunnell Road,

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon lawmakers say voter approval of Medicaid taxes has stabilized the budget but they still face a shortfall as they prepare for next week’s legislative session. Senate President Peter Courtney, D-Salem, said at an Associated Press forum Monday the Legislature “got a break” because Measure 101 passed. However Courtney said there’s

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has rejected a permit for a massive oil-by-rail terminal proposed along the Columbia River in southwest Washington state. Inslee said in a statement Monday that he agreed with the recommendation of a state energy panel, which voted in November to deny the application of the Vancouver Energy

GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) – Gresham police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who fatally a struck a pedestrian. Police spokesman John Rasmussen says the crash happened Sunday night near a fast-food restaurant on Northeast Burnside Road. The victim, 60-year-old Dennis Yamnitsky, was able to speak paramedics despite suffering from head injuries and a possible broken

Happy Monday morning, everyone! We’re beginning the day on a mild note with temperatures in the Bend and Redmond areas in the 40s. Higher elevations will start a little cooler in the 30s. Winds will already be breezy out of the south around 15-20 miles per hour with gusts around 30. Mostly cloudy skies will

A four-alarm fire engulfed the Macadam Center office and retail complex in southwest Portland Sunday night, keeping firefighters busy for hours. KGW reported fire officials said the fire broke out at 7 p.m. at the building, in the 5100 block of SW Macadam Avenue. By 9 p.m., 75 percent of the building’s roof had collapsed

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say four police officers have been put on paid leave, pending an investigation, after firing shots at a man who crashed a large motor home into two police cars in Salem. Salem police say 61-year-old Roy Victor Devoursney was not struck by any bullets from the shooting Saturday, but he

A detached garage-shop went up in flames Sunday in La Pine, but firefighters kept the flames from reaching a nearby home and pump house, officials said. The La Pine Rura Fire Protection District responded around 10:40 a.m. to the reported fire in the 51900 block of Kiwa Lane, Captain Gary Young said. The owner, who

(Update: Robbery ‘person of interest’ identified; search fails to find him) An extensive weekend search of undeveloped land east of Redmond failed to find a 38-year-old Redmond man who is possible suspect in the robbery of the Redmond Fred Meyer Gas Station on Friday afternoon. Central Oregon police and community members on Saturday helped police

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – Kat Tudor scored 23 points, Marie Gulich had a double-double and No. 17 Oregon State pulled away from Colorado for an 86-71 win on Sunday. Gulich had 12 points, 10 rebounds, six blocks, five assists and two steals for the Beavers (16-5, 7-3 Pac-12). Katie McWilliams added 15 points and Taylor

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Being a master of all trades on the basketball court has become second nature to Sabrina Ionescu. The Oregon guard proved it again Sunday with her ninth career triple-double, totaling 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in the No. 7 Ducks’ 84-68 victory over Utah. “I decided to do