Month: April 2018

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Friday launched a new downloadable resource for Oregonians who are concerned about a family or household member who is in possession of a gun or other weapon. Oregon’s new “Red Flag Law,” also called the Extreme Risk Protection Order law, allows a judge to issue an order that permits

Large wildfires cause increases in stream flows that can last for years or even decades, according to a new analysis of 30 years of data from across the continental United States. Enhanced river flows are a good news, bad news proposition. The good news is more water can be a boon, such as serving as

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists counted 124 wolves in Oregon this past winter, an 11 percent increase over the number counted last year, the agency reported Thursday. Officials said the count is based on verified wolf evidence (like visual observations, tracks, and remote camera photographs) and is considered the minimum known wolf population,

Good morning, Central Oregon! We’re starting off with chilly temperatures in the low to mid 30’s. On top of that we’re breezy with winds at 15 miles per hour. This will continue throughout the day. We’ll have more clouds move into the region throughout the morning. There’s a slight chance of isolated showers in the

Sisters Country Horizons wants input regarding the future of the city and nearby areas. On Thursday night, it hosted the first of several meetings with area residents to take place this spring. Some takeaway themes from the meeting include traffic, aesthetics, the economy and housing. Thursday’s participants were in agreement that visitors are a good

A year on, marchers still believe it’s important to stand up for science. In Oregon and across the globe, the second “March for Science” takes place on Saturday. At least seven events are planned across the state, including in Astoria, Bend and Coos Bay. The Bend event begins at 10 a.m. at Drake Park, including

The Crook County School District is putting safety at the top of its priority list for the upcoming school year. School board member Scott Cooper said Thursday the community made it loud and clear: Safety needs to be the district’s No. 1 priority. Because of that, the board is looking to put $500,000 toward that

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A fall trial date has been scheduled for a lawsuit filed by young activists who say the U.S. government is failing to protect them from climate change. U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken in Eugene will begin hearing evidence Oct. 29. There will be no jury. The lawsuit brought by 21 children

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the Committee held a hearing Thursday on the nomination of CIA Director Mike Pompeo to serve as secretary of state: “In today’s hearing, I read to Mr. Pompeo the two provisions of the War Powers Act that give

Good evening Central Oregon! There is a winter weather advisory in place for the Cascades as the snow continues to fall in the mountains. They Cascades could see 5-10 new inches off snow throughout the rest of the afternoon and overnight. In Central Oregon we are seeing breezy conditions with wind out of the west

NORTH BEND, Ore. (AP) – Classes have resumed in a Coos County school district after a threatened shooting canceled them for a day. The Coos Bay World reports that authorities determined that a 12-year-old girl wrote the threat in a bathroom at North Bend Middle School. The disturbing note led district officials to cancel school

Here are the results of Wednesday’s KTVZ.COM poll, asking how you support political candidates: How do you support political candidates?Lawn signs – 5% (35 votes)Donations – 9% (67 votes)Talk with friends – 20% (141 votes)Go door to door – 0% (1 vote)All of the above – 6% (44 votes)None of the above – 59% (420

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, secured a commitment Thursday from Energy Secretary Rick Perry to not sell off assets of the Bonneville Power Administration without congressional authorization. During a hearing of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Walden said the administration’s proposal would have a negative impact on Oregonians and

Many of the world’s most charismatic animal species – those that attract the largest interest and deepest empathy from the public – are at high risk of extinction in part because many people believe their iconic stature guarantees their survival, a new study says. A new international study published Thursday in PLOS Biology suggests that

Cascade Youth and Family Center announced Thursday their BeRemedy text line to help people in our community to build a better future. This new text line continues a program formerly provided by Icon City, sending weekly alerts about the immediate needs of homeless and recently housed neighbors, giving others the opportunity to help. For example,

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced Thursday the bipartisan Hemp Farming Act of 2018 , which would legalize and clearly define hemp as an agricultural commodity and remove it from the list of controlled substances. The legislation will also give states the opportunity to become

The Oregon Department of Transportation said Thursday has awarded a $15 million contract to Stellar J. Construction Co. of Woodland, Wash., to replace two bridges and seismically retrofit six others on U.S. Highway 97 in north-central Oregon. The project will replace the existing Spanish Hollow Creek Bridge, located a half-mile south of Biggs Junction at

The Bend Park and Recreation District is looking for referees to officiate games for the 2018 Boys Lacrosse League. “With 700 kids participating in the league this year, the need for referees to officiate games is as big as ever,” said Rich Ekman, sports program coordinator. Potential applicants must enjoy working with youth and be

Sens. Jeff Merkley, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday more than $37 million in grant funding to reimburse Oregon for extensive repairs to infrastructure damaged by severe winter weather and record-breaking wildfires. Nearly $11.3 million is related to last year’s wildfires — from repairing pavement damage, to removing

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., along with Finance Committee members Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Bob Casey, D-Penn., today introduced a bill to lift seniors out of poverty and increase their standard of living. The “Elder Poverty Relief Act” would increase earned benefits for vulnerable Americans who count on Social Security or