Month: August 2018

SEATTLE (AP) – A federal judge in Seattle is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on whether to block a settlement the U.S. State Department reached with a company that wants to post blueprints for printing 3D weapons on the internet. The federal agency had tried to stop a Texas company from releasing the plans online,

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An attorney for Democratic Gov. Kate Brown’s campaign is demanding that Oregon TV stations stop airing an attack ad, claiming it’s illegal under state law because it’s making false statements. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that a letter from attorney Harry Wilson was sent to stations Monday, saying the recent ad by

(Update: Jennie’s Peak Fire now at 36,000 acres) The Jennie’s Peak Fire along the John Day River north of Mitchell grew dramatically Monday to about 36,000 acres, moving primarily to the west, officials said. “Winds are starting to pick up from the northeast, making it more challenging this evening,” the evening update stated. On Monday,

Sunriver’s Harper Bridge boat launch is a popular spot for river floaters, but it’s causing issues. Deschutes County commissioners discussed pedestrian safety Monday as more visitors flock to the area, causing parking issues and larger crowds, and putting pedestrian safety at risk. The county Road Department presented commissioners on Monday with a proposal for an

For more than 20 years, the city of Sisters has contracted policing services to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, but the current contract expires in 2020. And now there’s at least some discussion about reinstating the long-disbanded Sisters Police Department. Recently, the sheriff’s office learned that Sisters Mayor Chuck Ryan had some concerns with the

SEATTLE (AP) – Authorities have issued a burn ban for Seattle-area counties including King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish because of wildfire smoke and related unhealthy air conditions. The Puget Sound Air Agency says no outdoor burning is allowed as of 5 p.m. Monday in order to reduce any additional harm from excess air pollution. The

Happy Monday evening, everyone! AN AIR QUALITY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR CENTRAL OREGON THROUGH AT LEAST TOMORROW AFTERNOON. “UNHEALTHY” AIR QUALITY LEVELS ARE CURRENTLY BEING REPORTED IN BEND, SISTERS, AND PRINEVILLE. AVOID OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING THIS TIME. A FIRE WEATHER OR RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 9 P.M. FOR GUSTY WINDS AND

(Update: Madras air quality drops to ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’) The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory on Monday for Central and Eastern Oregon as smoke from fires throughout the Pacific Northwest continues to affect much of the state. DEQ said it is also expanding a previous advisory for Southwest Oregon

(Update: Judge grants order blocking wolf hunting) SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – A judge in Olympia has granted an emergency order blocking the state from hunting members of a wolf pack to prevent them from preying on cattle. The Thurston County Superior Court judge on Monday afternoon granted an emergency request from two environmental groups to

President Trump criticized Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on Monday for his response to the Occupy ICE protest earlier this summer in Portland. KGW-TV reports Trump was speaking at a White House ceremony honoring employees of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP). During his speech, the president assailed

BROWNSVILLE, Ore. (AP) – Linn County authorities say a black teenager was assaulted at a country music festival after he criticized a Confederate flag three men were waving. Sheriff Jim Yon said Monday that the men were driving through the camping area of the Willamette Country Music Festival in Brownsville waving the flag from a

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland police arrested a 22-year-old driver accused of striking a pedestrian while street racing. Police spokesman Sgt. Chris Burley says investigators determined the injured man was hit late Sunday while standing in a parking lot. He had been watching a black Infiniti G35 vehicle perform dangerous driving maneuvers when the collision

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson is reminding voters and prospective candidates of the following upcoming election deadlines for next week. “I want to ensure that everyone is made aware of these important dates and has the opportunity to plan accordingly,” Richardson said Monday. “Our democracy is strongest when we all participate.” Tuesday, August 28:

When adults are participants in school recess – leading games, monitoring play and ensuring conflicts are mediated quickly – children are more likely to be engaged in recess activities, a new study led by an Oregon State University professor has found. The study, which focused on the recess environment and student engagement during school recess

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Federal and local authorities want to know who set off fireworks at three different locations in Portland, damaging property and injuring one person. The incidents all happened on July 10. The first explosion involved fireworks thrown in to an intersection in North Portland. Next, fireworks were tossed into a Plaid Pantry

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Police have identified a Salem couple who died when their motorcycle was hit by a driver accused of running a red light while drunk. Salem police said Monday that 34-year-old Logan Wilson and 32-year-old Jessica Wilson died at Salem Hospital after Sunday’s fiery crash. The Statesman Journal reports that the other

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Eugene is a fine place to be if you’re a bee. The Register-Guard reports that an environmental group dedicated to protecting bees, butterflies and pollinators has given the city a Bee City USA designation. Eugene is the 71st city to get the honor from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. An

Authorities are investigating an incident early Monday morning in which a Madras-area resident reported a bullet came through a wall and broke some glass in the home, Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins said. The incident was reported around 1:20 a.m. at a home in the 1300 block of South Adams Drive, just south of the

A foundation and a local church invested in the success of Latino students in Central Oregon in July by helping fund the Youth Rising Literacy & Empowerment Program. The Wells Fargo Foundation awarded $5,000 and the Trinity Episcopal Church Outreach Commission donated $2,000 to the Latino Community Association for its innovative youth programs. Raices (Roots)

A 29-year-old Prineville man was seriously injured Saturday in the crash of a side-by-side UTV (utility task vehicle) on a private ranch north of Prineville where he works, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said Monday. Deputies and Crook County Fire and Rescue medics were sent around 2:30 p.m. to McKay Creek Road near the intersection with