Month: March 2018

(Update: Walden statement voicing concern over impact of tariffs) Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., voiced some rare criticism of President Donald Trump on his imposition Thursday of tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, saying he’s “very concerned about the unintended consequences” of such unilateral actions. “I’m very concerned about the unintended consequences of the tariffs on

A group of friends and volunteers met again Thursday at the Alfalfa Market Store as they continue to coordinate and search for clues to where Sara Gomez, 24, of Bend could be, more than two weeks after she disappeared. Gomez, who was last seen leaving her workplace, the Bend North Albertsons, late Monday, Feb. 19,

Happy Thursday evening, everyone! A WIND ADVISORY stays in effect for many areas in Central Oregon through 8 o’clock tonight. Wind gusts today have exceeded 50 miles per hour and will continue to be breezy overnight. We can expect winds out of the south around 10 to 20 miles per hour. Overnight we have a

LAS VEGAS (AP) – A leader of two high-profile armed standoffs with U.S. agents whose Bundy ranching family has decried federal ownership of public land says he’ll mount an independent campaign for Nevada governor. Ryan Bundy said Thursday that he doesn’t think other candidates running to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval would properly protect

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown testified Thursday before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, sharing state-level information and perspectives on the opioid crisis and offering recommendations on how to better address the public health crisis at a federal level. “Opioid abuse can begin as easily as reaching into the average family medicine

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

(Update: Adding details of pickup theft) A 21-year-old Madras man was arrested on car theft, strangulation and other charges Thursday after police called off a pursuit of a stolen pickup truck — but the pickup’s OnStar navigation system was able to disable it minutes later, police said. Police responded early Friday morning to a report

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The estate of a woman who was fatally struck while trying to cross a freeway to a Portland homeless camp seeks $2 million in a lawsuit against the driver. The driver was convicted of hit-and-run driving and driving while under the influence of intoxicants in the August 2016 death of Savannah

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – Klamath Falls police arrested a woman who they say fatally shot a man at a home north of downtown. Chief Dave Henslee tells the Herald and News that the woman called 9-1-1 Wednesday afternoon to report she had just shot a man. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the

The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s Spring Break Camp Furry Friends is for children who love animals. The camps March 26-30 will offer third through seventh grade students a camp designed for their age and interests. This is the purr-fect opportunity for children who want hands on experience while learning about different types of animals.

Here are the results of Wednesday’s KTVZ.COM poll, asking if you would avoid a threatened business, even if officials assure it’s not credible: Would you avoid a threatened business, even if officials assure it’s not credible? Yes – 41% (211 votes)No – 59% (300 votes)Total Votes: 511

State health officials warned Thursday that kratom products could be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria and urged people to stop using the herbal supplement after two people in Oregon who consumed it fell ill. Epidemiologists at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division say the cases–one each in Washington and Malheur counties–are linked to a

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland city commissioners have made permanent a program that requires landlords to pay renters’ moving costs if they are evicted without cause or forced to move because of a rent increase of 10 percent or more. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the program is designed to address Portland’s escalating housing and homelessness crisis.

Community members are invited to meet the four finalists for the Mountain View High School principal position Monday, March 12 at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria. Visitors will get a chance to meet the candidates, ask questions and offer feedback. The four finalists: Alvin Baptiste is currently principal at Dufur School and special education director

(Update: False-alarm lockout, small Dumpster fire) St. Charles Bend had extra security officers and police patrols at the hospital Thursday due to “very specific threats” made by a drunk Emergency Department patient nearly a month ago, although officials stressed that interviews conducted since indicate the person “poses no risk” to the facility. There were two

Due to expected strong winds Thursday, all open burning in the Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #2 is closed for the day, officials said. Open burning is always prohibited inside the city limits You must call the Burn Line, 541-322-6335, prior to ignition, to get the latest burning status, no exceptions! If you burn debris,

Good Thursday Morning, Everyone…A powerful storm system centered just off the Oregon coast gained strength overnight and is making landfall this morning. The front associated with that system will rake across the state through the day today. This will make for a windy, rainy day on the high desert. Highs will be in the low

An advisory committee recommended raising the pay for Bend’s mayor and city councilors at a council meeting Wednesday night. But voters will have a say in whether that can happen. Currently, Bend’s mayor and the rest of the council are paid $200 a month, and that amount is set in the city charter, last updated

The Bend City Council on Wednesday night authorized about $5 million for street preservation work in Bend this summer, as well as contracts for other major street projects. The work includes a $4.7 million agreement with Knife River Corporation that will improve 47 lane miles with grind-and-inlay and overlay treatments. This will include work on

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Drew Eubanks scored 19 points, Stephen Thompson Jr. added 14 and Oregon State outlasted Washington 69-66 in overtime on Wednesday night in the opening round of the Pac-12 tournament. Oregon State went up 66-64 in overtime on Tres Tinkle’s two free throws and Washington tried to set up a shot to