Month: June 2018

(Update: More details on fire east of Bend) A busy June for Central Oregon wildfires was wrapping up Saturday with two more blazes battled in blustery winds, the largest burning about 25 acres north of Madras and threatening homes before it got stopped. Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies were the first on scene of the fire,

SEATTLE (AP) – Larrys Mabalia wasn’t around for any of the seven games the Portland Timbers lost at Seattle since 2011. But he was there Saturday to help them beat their rival on the road for the very first time. Mabiala scored off of two corner kicks, the second of them the winner in the

Senator Ron Wyden on Friday called on the Small Business Administration to develop a plan for small businesses that will be hurt by the recent Supreme Court decision to allow states to collect internet sales taxes. The court’s decision will require Oregon businesses to comply with more than 12,000 state, county and city tax jurisdictions

Good evening Central Oregon! Warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine to go around as we kick off this weekend. It was a bit breezy at times today though with wind out of the northwest at 10-15 MPH gusting up towards 25 MPH. That wind is going to be with us as we make our way

Oregon State University has purchased a five-acre parcel north of Waldport along the central Oregon coast that will be the shore-based facility for converting wave energy captured from a test site to be located about seven miles offshore into utility-grid accessible power. In December of 2016, the university was awarded a grant of more than

The Oregon Health Authority said Friday it has issued temporary rules requiring drinking water suppliers meeting certain criteria to test their water for toxins from cyanobacteria responsible for harmful algal blooms. The rules, which take effect Sunday, also require water suppliers in Oregon to issue a “do-not-drink” advisory if routine and confirmation water samples test

Oregonians can now see the state’s preliminary rate decisions for 2019 individual and small employer health insurance plans, released Friday. The Division of Financial Regulation must review and approve any rates before they can be charged to policyholders. Preliminary rate decisions are for small businesses and individuals who buy their own coverage rather than getting

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A Marion County sheriff’s deputy caught on video repeatedly punching a homeless person while taking them into custody June 4 won’t face criminal charges. The Marion County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement Friday that Deputy Jacob Thompson’s use of force was justified because it was either necessary to make

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Police are investigating the death of a man found dead outside a Portland Goodwill store. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Portland police responded around 10:45 a.m. Friday to the store along Northeast Halsey Street and found the man not breathing and unconscious. Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene, and

(Update: Comments from fire manager) A wildfire prompted closure of U.S. Highway 26 near Warm Springs for about an hour late Friday afternoon and crews were on scene mopping up for some time. The fire was reported around 4 p.m. and Warm Springs fire officials said two fires had merged into one and crews were

Happy Saturday, everyone! Saturday brings sunshine and warmer temperatures to the High Desert. We’ll start the day with temperatures in the 40s and lower 50s. We’ll see winds gusting around 25 miles per hour of the northwest in the afternoon. Daytime highs will be in the low to mid 80s, which is a little above

Horses rescued from across the Pacific Northwest are spending Friday and Saturday competing against one another in the hopes of impressing potential new owners. It’s all part of the Oregon Rescue Challenge. Eleven horses that didn’t have a chance are proving themselves true fighters this weekend. Gayle Park is the President of Oregon Rescue Challenge,

Hot and dry temperatures have prompted fire officials for the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland, along with the Prineville District Bureau of Land Management to increase the Industrial Fire Precaution Level from I to II. The fire danger level remains at HIGH in Central Oregon and fire officials and fire

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A Hillsboro man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug dealing and cockfighting. Kevin Sonoff, spokesman for the Oregon U.S. Attorney’s Office, says 43-year-old Daniel Ramirez was also ordered Thursday to pay a $100,000 fine and spend five years on supervised release when he leaves prison. According

Happy Friday evening, everyone! Tonight winds will be breezy at times out of the northwest gusting 25 miles per hour. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s around sunset. Clouds will break up through the overnight hours. Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 40s, which is around average. Saturday brings sunshine and

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A 48-year-old Portland man has been accused of trying to bribe a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in an effort to have his estranged wife and daughter deported. The Oregon U.S. Attorney’s Office says Antonio Burgos tried to bribe the officer on three separate occasions. Burgos made an initial court

Here are the results of Thursday’s KTVZ.COM Poll, asking if you’re worried a busy early fire season means a severe one later this summer: Are you worried a busy early fire season means a severe one later this summer?Yes – 66% (445 votes)No – 34% (228 votes)Total Votes: 673

Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road construction and traffic report for July 2-8: Special Events: · Deschutes Brewery 30 th Anniversary , June 30 – July 1 from 8 a.m. – 8 a.m., Riverside Boulevard closed between Broadway Street and Tumalo Avenue with detour in place. · July 4 th Festival and Pet

The noise and bright lights of fireworks delight humans, but can terrify our companion animals. The week surrounding the 4 th of July is the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s busiest week of the year. There is a dramatic increase in lost and frightened animals due to the sounds of fireworks. If you lose or

Here are the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of July 2-6: City Street Maintenance Operations: Monday, July 2 – 6 – Starting at 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Transportation crews will be: Installing legends on the recently maintenance overlay & chip sealed roads(X walks, turn arrows, bike lane symbols)