Month: August 2018

VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) – A school district in Vancouver, Washington, says it will delay the start of school as contract negotiations continue between the district and its teachers. Evergreen Public Schools says school will not begin as planned Tuesday because of uncertainty over contract negotiations with the Evergreen Education Association, which represents 1,800 educators. The

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – Another inmate has died in the Spokane County Jail, making the eighth death at the facility in the past 14 months. The female inmate was pronounced dead at a Spokane hospital on Saturday evening after being found unresponsive in her cell. The Spokesman-Review says the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – A drone incursion on Sunday grounded firefighting helicopters that had been dropping water on the fast-growing Terwilliger Fire on the Willamette National Forest. The Statesman Journal reports that the drone was detected over the fire east of Eugene and around Cougar Reservoir Sunday afternoon. Without water-dropping helicopters, crews had a harder

The Redmond Police Department building suffered a power failure Monday morning and as a result, all phone and internet networking is currently unavailable, the agency said shortly before noon. “If you are attempting to call the business line of the Redmond Police Department, your call is not getting through at this time. Please try back

Here’s ODOT’s Region 4 construction update for the week of August 27: The Oregon Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, efficient transportation system. ODOT invests in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located in ODOT’s Region 4 encompassing Central Oregon from The Dalles to Klamath Falls on the

Good Monday Morning, Everyone…A cold storm system centered over the Rocky Mountains of Montana is bringing snow to the upper elevations there, rain to the ne quadrant of Oregon and only mostly sunny skies to Central Oregon. Highs today will be a bit on the cool side, topping out in the mid to upper 70’s.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – An own goal in the 76th minute gave Seattle a 1-0 victory over Cascadia Cup rival Portland on Sunday night, extending the Sounders’ club-record winning streak to seven games. Seattle also pushed its unbeaten streak to 10. The Sounders (11-9-5) have won five straight on the road. The Timbers (10-7-7) have

Cascade Natural Gas crews have jumped back into the Bend Westside Replacement Project. This week, pipeline crews will be working in the alleys on the west side of NW 14 th Street, working south from NW Galveston to NW Commerce avenues. The alleys will remain closed at the intersection with NW 14 th St. during

(Update: More details fom CRR Fire & Rescue) A fire destroyed a Crooked River Ranch home Saturday afternoon, but neighbors helped a woman escape the burning home, authorities said Sunday. CRR Fire & Rescue crews received a report shortly after 3:30 p.m. of a mobile home fire in the 5900 block of Southwest Fawn Street,

The Terwilliger Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to about 5,400 acres, authorities said Sunday as winds that blew wildfire smoke into the Bend area and once again caused unhealthy air quality levels shift and conditions improved to the “good” category by afternoon. However, reports indicated the smoke was still thick and air

Good evening Central Oregon! Another cool, cloudy and breezy day today across the region. We saw temperatures today in the upper 60s to low 70s for the high desert. It’s going to be breezy out there at times today as well with winds out of the west at 5-15 MPH and we could see the

Redmond police have asked the public to help them find a man who boarded a Cascades East Transit bus on Friday without correct change, got into an argument with the driver and punched the electronic ticket reader — then punched the driver in the face. Officers said in a Facebook post that the white male

(Update: Missing CRR man found in Terrebonne) A Crooked River Ranch man reported missing late last week has been found in Terrebonne, thanks to a telephoned citizen tip, Jefferson County Undersheriff Marc Heckathorn said Sunday. Robert Hanna’s wife was notified, Heckathorn said, adding, “We are grateful for all who helped us in locating him.” The

(Update: Bill passed without amendment) Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that he introduced an amendment to the 2019 Labor-Health and Human Services spending bill that would have prevented the construction or operation of family internment camps in the United States. An aide to Merkley confirmed Saturday that the legislation passed without the amendment. In

Good evening Central Oregon! A change in the weather for us to tart the weekend as we saw the haze leave the region and cloudy skies with cooler temperatures took over the region. We saw the winds pick up out there as well across the high desert, and this evening things are going to be

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is predicting an excellent hazelnut harvest this fall, and Oregon growers agree. The Capital Press reported Thursday that the latest production forecast issued this week calls for 52,000 tons of hazelnuts, surpassing last year’s total of 32,000 tons and the previous record of 49,500 tons set

The Oregon State Fair is underway, and while attendees may be seeking entertainment, contests, good deals, and the ability to purchase arts and crafts, your Better Business Bureau is reminding people to protect their personal information and avoid making risky, impulse purchases at such events. Some fair vendors may utilize high-pressure sales tactics to convince

(Update: Adding Saturday update on Wheeler, Gilliam county fires) The Terwilliger Fire burning at Cougar Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to more than 4,700 acres and remains just 1 percent contained, officials said Saturday of the blaze that has sent heavy smoke swirling into Central Oregon in recent days. Here’s the full

The Oregon Public Safety Academy was the perfect starting point for Saturday’s first-ever Operation Enduring Warrior 12-mile Ruck Walk in Salem. The Salem City Ruck Tour is one of over 50 City Ruck Tours happening across the country this year. The group consisted of veterans, law enforcement personnel, and members of the community, marching 12

The Crook County Public Health Department, collaborating with the Central Oregon Perinatal Care Team, together with St. Charles Health System, Central Oregon Health Council and other valued community partners, are seeking donations for the Central Oregon Community Baby Shower. This event will celebrate pregnant women and mothers with new babies 0 – 3 months old