Month: April 2018

St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday it has selected Mayo Medical Laboratories as its primary reference laboratory, giving the organization access to Mayo Clinic’s extensive menu of laboratory tests and clinical expertise. It also called the shift a cost-saving move but said most routine testing still will be done in-house. The health system said it’s

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries is partnering with SOLVE to bring cemetery cleanups into the statewide Oregon Historic Cemetery Cleanup Day. Many of these cemeteries were established in the 1800s and are in need of helping hands to remove invasive weeds and woody debris, clean headstones, and assist in other tasks. Cemeteries all over

The Deschutes Land Trust announced Wednesday it has established a new 152-acre preserve near Prineville. The Ochoco Preserve includes frontage on the Crooked River and its two main tributaries, Ochoco Creek and McKay Creek. The land trust said the new preserve will provide additional floodplain for the Crooked River and will build on previous restoration

Oregon State Police arrested 28-year-old Hines man on burglary, robbery, assault and other charges after a holdup early Tuesday morning of the Bare Bones Store in Hines, troopers said. Harney County dispatchers got a 911 call shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday of the armed robbery at the store, where a female worker was held at

Crews from High Desert Aggregate and Paving, under contract with the Oregon Department of Transportation, have begun preliminary work on 7.5-mile paving project on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend, officials said Wednesday, ODOT said the purpose of the project is to improve roadway condition and safety through pavement preservation and other improvements along this

Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to burn downed juniper Thursday on about 135 acres near the Black Canyon Wilderness on the Paulina Ranger District, if weather and conditions allow, officials said Wednesday. Rain is predicted in the general area, the announcement said, and if enough rain arrives, the burn will be postponed.

Good Wednesday Morning, Everyone… A warm, wet system pressing in from the Pacific is beginning to make itself known to Central Oregon today. We start out cloudy and add a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs today will be in the upper 50’s to low 60’s and breezes will be out of the west and

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – The nonprofit started by prominent developer Homer Williams has submitted a last-minute offer to turn Wapato Jail into a homeless shelter. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Tuesday that the plan comes almost a year after the county sought proposals to buy the jail, and within weeks of commissioners potentially closing a deal on

It may only be April, but it’s never too early to start preparing for fire season. The first prescribed burn of the year for the Deschutes National Forest was carried out Tuesday along China Hat Road south of Bend. Because of the mild winter we’re coming out of, the Forest Service was able to get

DALLAS (AP) – Dennis Smith Jr. scored 18 points, including a highlight-reel dunk to help keep the lottery-bound Dallas Mavericks ahead in a 115-109 win over Portland on Tuesday night, delaying for now the Trail Blazers’ hopes of clinching home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. A hodge-podge lineup kept the Mavericks in

Happy Tuesday evening, everyone! Clouds have rolled in today as a ridge flattens out across the region. Winds picked up slightly this morning, but will be calm overnight. Tonight we can expect lows in the low to mid 30s, which is above average. Mostly cloudy skies will be overhead. We have a slight chance for

(Update: Woman says she alerted welfare officials about family) MENDOCINO, Calif. (AP) – A woman says she alerted Oregon welfare officials about the parents of six adopted children believed killed last week when the family SUV plummeted from a California highway because she felt the parents were being cruel and withholding meals. In a statement

A Springfield property manager was sentenced Tuesday to five years probation for concealing income in order to qualify for welfare benefits. Parthava Behesht Nejad, 82, w as also ordered to pay more than $309,000 in restitution and forfeiture and must complete 300 hours of community service. According to court documents and trial testimony, federal agents

The public is invited to provide input on the Deschutes County Community Development Department’s Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2019. The plan outlines the department’s anticipated projects and goals for the coming year, including: — Maintaining fast turnaround times for processing permit applications — Updating the County’s marijuana program — Completing the Sisters Country Horizons

The National Park Service announced Tuesday the selection of Crater Lake Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark, to operate visitor services at Crater Lake National Park and Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. The concessioner will operate lodging, a campground, boat tours, food service, and retail at Crater Lake and operate a lodge, food service,

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A man charged in the killing of an Oregon teenager 20 years ago has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Authorities say 16-year-old Alfredo Lopez-Nabor was fatally shot May 9, 1998, during a gang-related fight outside a Salem convenience store. Investigators developed probable cause to

Here are the results of Monday’s KTVZ.COM poll, asking if you agree with Sheriff Jim Adkins’ stance on gun control issues: Do you agree with Sheriff Jim Adkins’ stance on gun control issues?Yes – 82% (1616 votes)No – 18% (358 votes)Total Votes: 1,974

Spring may have sprung, but the nights and mornings are still COLD. If you are cold, NeighborImpact may be able to help with your heating bills or provide resources to make your home more energy-efficient. There are a number of heating and energy assistance programs available to Central Oregon residents at different times throughout the

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A former Oregon Department of Energy official has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a bribery scheme in which he helped arrange the sale of state energy tax credits. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Joe Colello, 57. of Salem, was also ordered Tuesday to pay $81,000 in

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) – The Men’s Cold Weather Shelter in Corvallis has been closed for the season, leaving the city with fewer beds to house the homeless. The Corvallis Gazette-Times reports the 50-bed shelter was intended as a stopgap until a permanent location is found. It’s not clear where the shelter will be located when