Month: April 2018

Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for April 22-29: Special Events: · JDRF One Walk, April 21 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., start and finish at Drake Park. Be aware of participants crossing streets at the following intersections: o Intersection of Galveston Avenue and Columbia Street o Intersection of

Happy Friday morning, everyone! We’re off to a cold, crisp, and frosty start across Central Oregon. One of those High Desert mornings where you need the sunglasses and a warm jacket! Temperatures are beginning in the 20s and lower 30s. The day ahead is looking at sunshine through the afternoon. Once we get past lunchtime

(Update: New photo released by sheriff’s officers after theft this week) Bend police and Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are seeking at least three suspects in a recent string of thefts from cars and use of stolen credit cards at area stores – and a big clue they are linked is what appears to be the

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Nikola Mirotic scored a career playoff-best 30 points to go with eight rebounds, three steals and a block, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Portland Trail Blazers 119-102 on Thursday night to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Anthony Davis had 28 points, 11 rebounds, three

KPOV 88.9 High Desert Community Radio is holding its spring membership drive from April 20-28. KPOV is the only non-profit public radio station originating from Bend, broadcasting throughout Deschutes County and the Prineville area. It is supported by listeners and local businesses and powered by volunteers. Noncommercial community radio is grassroots media created by local

The words “school cafeteria food” are taking on new meaning at a two-day intensive training event at the Cascade Culinary Institute in Bend on Friday and Saturday. Chef Garrett Berdan is training a growing number of child nutrition program professionals to prepare delicious and nutritious food for Oregon students. A series of six culinary training

(Update: Gas leak repaired, road reopened) A construction crew on Bend’s Northwest 14th Street struck a natural gas line late Thursday afternoon, causing a leak that closed the intersection for nearly two hours, officials said. Bend Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave Howe said the incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. A Cascade Natural Gas repair crew

Three Jefferson County corrections officers, accused of playing a role in the death of a jail inmate nearly a year ago, entered not guilty pleas Thursday to criminally negligent homicide charges during their arraignment before a packed courtroom. Corrections Corporal Anthony Hansen, 33, and deputies Christopher Durkan, 53, and Cory Lucinda Skidgel, 42, were in

Hundreds of La Pine High School students will get an opportunity to try out their job interview skills during the school’s Career Day on Friday, when representatives from more than 40 local businesses will be on hand to network with students. This is the second year for the event, which is a partnership with High

Here are the results of Wednesday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking if you think the state should kill a NE Oregon wolf pack blamed for livestock kills in the area: Should the state kill a NE Oregon wolf pack to protect cattle? Yes – 62% (778 votes) No – 38% (485 votes) Total Votes: 1,263

Hello Central Oregon! Today we started off on a chilly note with cooler temperatures and breezy conditions. Throughout the rest of the day we have warmed up as the sun has heated our surfaces. The beautiful weather will stick around for the evening. Skies begin to clear up throughout the night. The clearer skies means

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A new report lists four Oregon metro areas, including Bend, among the nation’s worst 50 for air pollution spikes. The Statesman Journal reports that the list from an American Lung Association report ranks Eugene, Bend, Portland and Medford-Grants Pass as among the worst for short-term particle pollution – spikes lasting hours

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The Eugene City Council plans a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would require a buffer zone of at least 1,000 feet for new marijuana retailers. The proposal stems from complaints that a high concentration of pot shops in downtown will thwart the city’s effort to revitalize the area. The

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., a senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement Thursday on news the committee will hold a hearing May 9 on Gina Haspel’s nomination to lead the Central Intelligence Agency: “Unless the CIA declassifies and makes public specific information about Gina Haspel’s background, proceeding with this hearing will

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and 31 of his male Senate colleagues on Thursday joined calls, led by the women of the Senate, for the Senate majority and minority leaders to bring to the Senate floor legislation reforming how Congress handles cases of sexual harassment. On March 28, all of the currently serving women Senators of

It appears that Oregon will have a new license plate with the image of a gray whale mother and her calf after the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute sold its 3,000th voucher for the plates earlier this week. The Marine Mammal Institute will continue to sell the $40 vouchers for the next few weeks

Researchers at Oregon State University and in China have used the fossilized remains of algae to take a key step toward being able to more sensitively detect harmful contaminants in food. The findings are important, because the statistics for foodborne illnesses paint a stark picture: Each year 48 million people get sick from tainted food,

The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office issued these reminders Thursday about important upcoming dates for the May 15 primary election: ► Tuesday, April 24 The Deschutes County Clerk reminds voters that Tuesday, April 24 is the voter registration deadline for the May 15 Primary Election. Eligible voters have until 11:59 p.m. to register to vote online

Every day, an average of seven people die in home fires throughout the United States. Most of these deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms. That’s why the American Red Cross, in partnership with the Jefferson County Fire District #1, will be holding a mass smoke alarm installation event in Madras called Sound the

The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill one position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The City of Bend’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee members are appointed by City Council for four-year terms. This Committee provides policy, code and funding recommendations to City Council in alignment with the goals outlined in the City’s Consolidated