Month: January 2018

The Oregon Department of Transportation on Thursday advised travelers to monitor road and weather conditions in Eastern Oregon and adjacent states (Washington/Idaho) before heading out on the roads. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch, indicating a storm event is expected to move through the area, bringing snow and slick roads. The

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a ski patroller on Mount Hood was seriously injured in an avalanche while working in a closed area of the resort. The Oregonian reports the member of Mt. Hood Meadows Pro Patrol was one of three people working in the area known as God’s Wall when the avalanche happened

Oregon’s high school graduation rate improved in 2017, largely driven by gains from Latino students, while several Central Oregon schools achieved a marked improvement in their four-year graduation figures. Figures released by state education officials Thursday show 77 percent of students earned a diploma in four years, a two percentage point increase from the year

(Update: More comments from Bend veteran at clinic) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man said to be a military veteran who was seeking mental health care was shot by a security officer at a Veterans Affairs clinic in southern Oregon on Thursday after he allegedly brandished a knife. The man was taken to a hospital

A flesh-eating bacteria took the life of an 8-year-old Eastern Oregon boy from Pilot Rock, devastating his parents, who are sharing his story in hopes of more research and awareness — and averting similar tragedies. Liam Flanagan died on Sunday after an eight-day battle with the rare infection, also called necrotizing fasciitis. Now his mother,

Good evening Central Oregon! Cool temperatures today on the high desert. Some areas saw snow showers this morning before things cleared up a bit this afternoon making way for partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions with wind out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. That wind will die down tonight and we will see partly

Here are the results of Wednesday’s KTVZ.COM poll, asking where you’re seeing the flu hit worst this year: Where are you seeing the flu hit worst this year? Family – 9% (49 votes)Work – 13% (76 votes)Friends – 7% (39 votes)All of the above – 20% (116 votes)Not so far – 51% (287 votes) Total

Beginning Thursday, February 1 and continuing through April 17, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, celebrating its 50th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. Since its inception, the program has served more than 50 million taxpayers. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide started

Researchers at Oregon State University have taken an important step toward a more convenient, less expensive means of preserving mammalian cells for in vitro fertilization, species conservation, cell therapy and other purposes. The method is desiccation – removing water from cells – and shows promise as an alternative to cryopreservation via liquid nitrogen. Findings were

Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Thursday that his guest to the 2018 State of the Union address will be Leonardo Reyes, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient from the Salem area and co-founder of the Oregon DACA Coalition. Merkley said he voted “no” on a series of continuing resolutions to temporarily fund the government

Deschutes County is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the county’s Investment Advisory Committee. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13. The county’s Investment Advisory Committee is comprised of five members with a background and/or experience as a banker, security broker, or CPA/accountant. The Investment Advisory Committee meets with the County

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson released an audit Thursday that calls on state officials to do more to prepare the state for a major earthquake or other catastrophic disaster. Auditors found that Oregon is vulnerable to a Cascadia earthquake and tsunami that is expected to have catastrophic consequences throughout the region, in addition to

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The family that owns The (Eugene) Register-Guard newspaper has agreed to sell it to GateHouse Media, one of the country’s largest publishers of local news. The newspaper reported the deal Thursday. The purchase price was not disclosed. The Register-Guard has been owned and operated by the Baker family since 1927, the

EUREKA, Calif. (AP) – A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Thursday about 100 miles off the coast of Northern California. There were no immediate reports of damage from the quake in the Pacific Ocean centered about 115 miles west of Eureka. The National Tsunami Warning Center says that no tsunami is expected from the quake. The

A crash blocked the southbound lanes of the Bend Parkway and slowed northbound lanes as well for a time Thursday morning as snow showers and more blustery winds moved through the area. Deschutes County 911 reported that Bend police and fire, Oregon State Police and ODOT were arriving at the scene of the crash, reported

Happy Thursday morning, everyone! A Winter Weather Advisory will be in place through the overnight for the west slopes of the Cascades. Snow is expected across the Cascades for the next couple of days, so know winter driving conditions will continue through the end of the week. Central Oregon has a good chance at seeing

The Redmond School Board once again discussed a proposed $70 million bond measure to update all district schools at its meeting Wednesday evening. The bond would help the district renovate and update assets in every school building. According to Superintendent Mike McIntosh, the bond would update school security features, such as the front entrances, improve

Decker Cleveland of Bend announced Wednesday his candidacy for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District this 2018 election cycle. The position is currently held by incumbent Republican Greg Walden, who has been in office since 1999. Cleveland joins a crowded race for Walden’s seat, with seven Democrats, an Independent Party candidate and a fellow Republican having already

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Damian Lillard had 31 points a day after getting his third All-Star nod and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-114 on Wednesday night. CJ McCollum added 28 points in Portland’s seventh straight win at home, longest streak of the season. Lillard made six 3-pointers and the Blazers had

The city of Bend continues to update, alter and create curb ramps across town. In 2017, 489 were completed. The Streets and Operations Department altered or constructed 177 ramps as part of street preservation work. Private developments installed 201 ramps, while capital improvement projects added 111. Chuck Swann, operations manager for the city agency, said