Month: July 2018

DUFUR, Ore. (AP) – Authorities issued mandatory evacuation notices Thursday night to residents southeast of The Dalles because of a new grass dfire. The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook Thursday evening that residents along the Deschutes River from Sherars Falls to Mack’s Canyon should leave their homes immediately, under a Level 3 evacuation

A 24-year-old Prineville man wanted on several arrest warrants ran from Crook County sheriff’s deputies trying to arrest him Thursday morning, prompting an extensive manhunt on the west side of the city. But citizen tips and those from other agencies helped lead to his capture. Sheriff John Gautney said deputies tried to serve an arrest

(Update: Officials say fire was started by child playing with matches) A brush fire that broke out in tall, dry grass Wednesday afternoon along S. Highway 97 on Bend’s south end and quickly reached a nearby home, also damaging a fence and play structure, was sparked by a child playing with matches, fire officials told

There’s a new farm in Central Oregon, and it’s a bit different from your standard homestead. It’s called Around the Bend Farms. And for now, you’ll find it in a laboratory at OSU-Cascades. Around the Bend Farms CEO Ben Marsh describes it like this: “It’s definitely not your archetypal farmer who is in a field,

Happy Thursday evening, everyone! We’re seeing very dry conditions throughout the region. As we’re heading into the last weekend in July we’ll see downright hot temperatures, too. Stay safe and remember if a fire should start it could spread rapidly. Through sunset tonight winds will top about 25 miles per hour out of the northwest.

With the continuing hot, dry weather, Central Oregon is experiencing EXTREME fire conditions. In the past two days, the Bend Fire Department has responded to two brush fires started by young people misusing fire. As the summer progresses, any brush fire will only become more destructive. The majority of Oregon youth-involved fires are started by

The city of Redmond’s Centennial Park spray feature will stay open late this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 27 – 29). The spray park features jets that will also be lighted for these nights. The spray park will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. this weekend only. “Usually, the park closes before it’s

(Update: DCSO says boy is experienced kayaker, has run rapids several times) A 13-year-old Bend boy escaped injury when he became separated from his kayak in the turbulent Deschutes River south of Bend Wednesday evening. But it took a tricky, three-hour rescue effort to safely remove him by raft from the small, rocky island where

A wanted man who ran from a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy on patrol in Tumalo initially eluded searchers Thursday morning but was arrested during a traffic stop about 90 minutes later, as was a Culver woman who was driving the car, deputies said. Around 8:25 a.m., the deputy tried to contact a man standing outside

Here are the results of Thursday’s KTVZ.COM poll, asking what you think an average hotel room should cost in Bend during peak season: What do you think an average hotel room should cost in Bend during peak season?$150 per night or less – 65% (473 votes)$150-$199 per night – 22% (161 votes)$200-$249 per night –

A 72-year-old La Pine man faces hit-and-run and reckless endangering charges after hitting a construction zone traffic flagger, causing minor injuries, and damaging another flagger’s traffic control sign, authorities said Thursday. Deschutes County 911 dispatchers were notified around 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday of a reckless driver in the construction zone on Huntington Road near First

A 21-year-old south Deschutes County woman was arrested on drunken driving and other charges early Wednesday after a crash that injured four passengers, two seriously, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Thursday. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched around 2:25 a.m. Wednesday to the reported crash in the 56000 block of Snow Goose Road in the Oregon Water

Olivia Salvesen, a 7-year-old second-grader, has made a big difference for Bethlehem Inn. For the second year in a row, Olivia has raised support and awareness for Bethlehem Inn with lemonade stands set up at the annual Central Oregon Builder Association Tour of Homes. This year’s Tour of Homes featured a special opening celebration of

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A driver sentenced to prison for a crash that put a pregnant woman in a near-vegetative state has been indicted on a manslaughter charge following the victim’s death. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Cayla Wilson died in March, nearly eight years after suffering major brain damage in the crash. Her baby was delivered

Farmers Market Fund announced Thursday that SNAP recipients will not be turned away when shopping at Oregon farmers markets. While closure of a widely used Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) processor threatens operations, the farmers market community will receive help from Oregon Food Bank to cover costs of the transition. Here’s the rest of their

KENT, Wash. (AP) – Three teenage suspects have been charged in the fatal police chase that led to a suburban Seattle officer being struck and killed by another pursuing officer in a patrol car. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed felony murder charges against the 16-year-old driver of a pickup truck that

The temporary closure of visitor access to the interior of Heceta Head Lighthouse has been extended to Sept. 30, Oregon Park and Recreation Department officials said Thursday. Several unexpected issues have hindered the repair work, pushing the closure beyond its original July 31 end date. Crews will continue to repair several cracked interior metal columns

The city of Sisters is going to let voters decide on the future of marijuana in the city. On Wednesday night, the city council approved a motion to have voters to decide if recreational marijuana will be allowed. The motion will put recreational and medical marijuana as well as a 3 percent tax on the

(Update: Gun’s serial number was scratched off, business lockbox keys also found) A man diving in the Deschutes River near Cline Falls on Tuesday found a handgun on the river bottom. Jared Leisek is a diver who lives in Central Oregon. He cleans rivers and creates YouTube videos highlighting the treasures he’s found. Leisek said

Baseball in Bend goes back decades, and it’s always been very popular. The Bend Elks set the West Coast League attendance record two straight seasons earlier this decade. “Baseball’s been a big part of the community for a long, long time,” Elks play-by-play announcer Anders Jorstad said Wednesday. “There were minor league teams here for