Month: September 2018

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., applauded Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony, and highlighted new concerns about Brett Kavanaugh’s fitness in a statement issued after Thursday’s hearing: “Dr. Ford’s brave testimony today gave hope to survivors everywhere. I cannot imagine a more compelling witness,” Wyden said. “I believe Dr. Ford. ” On the other hand, Brett Kavanaugh’s

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A prosecutor says an Oregon woman who went missing last month while headed home from a wedding died instantly when she jumped from her mother’s moving car and hit her head on a guardrail. Yamhill County District Attorney Brad Berry says 27-year-old Meighan Cordie’s body rolled down an embankment. She wasn’t

A fire of undetermined origin broke out along U.S. Highway 97 north of Bend Thursday afternoon, burning a narrow roadside strip about 200 feet long along the southbound side of the highway. Bend Fire Department crews responded around 3:15 p.m. to the reported fire burning in light fuels along the west side of the road,

Happy Thursday evening, everyone! High pressure remains in control through the end of the week giving us the clear skies. We did, however, see smoke this morning move up from the southwest. Wildfires are still burning in southwest Oregon and northern California. Smoke will impact areas such as Sunriver and La Pine more than locations

LAS VEGAS (AP) – An Arizona man won’t serve prison time for his federal convictions in a 2014 armed standoff involving Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and U.S. land management agents. Blaine Cooper’s attorney, Matthew Lay, said Cooper was sentenced Thursday in Las Vegas to 20 months already spent in custody before and after pleading guilty

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., joined with Gov. Kate Brown this week to ask federal officials to help north-central Oregon farmers and ranchers continue their wildfire recovery efforts by allowing them increased opportunities for emergency haying and grazing. In their letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the Oregon senators joined with the governor

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Thursday restored funding for a program that puts inmates to work producing sagebrush plants that help restore sage grouse habitat after wildfires. The announcement by the Oregon senators of $600,000 in funding for the Sagebrush in Prisons Project follows their requests for the Interior Department to support

The Redmond Proficiency Academy announced Thursday that science teacher Amy Mitchell has been recognized with the Outstanding Classroom Teacher Award for Region 6 from the Oregon Science Teachers Association. Each year, the OSTA Executive Board selects several individuals for statewide and regional awards. The OSTA Outstanding Classroom Teacher Award is given to teachers who motivate

The impacts of mental health, gambling and substance use disorders are far-reaching, from personal well-being and relationships to the larger community. This National Recovery Month, the Oregon Health Authority reminds Oregonians that the power of recovery is within their reach and that help is available. To celebrate recovery, OHA partnered with Yamhill County Health and

PROSPECT, Ore. (AP) – State wildlife officials say a dog guarding cattle in southern Oregon has died after being attacked by a wolf. The report released Wednesday says an examination of the Tibetan mastiff’s body revealed 25 puncture wounds and scrape marks all over its body. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says the

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) – A Springfield woman has been told by animal welfare officers to downsize her collection of 80 Bengal cats after complaints from neighbors. The Register Guard reported Thursday that the city could press criminal charges if Debra Perryman doesn’t comply. The city has offered to help her find new homes for the

MANZANITA, Ore. (AP) – A property owner has reached a tentative settlement with city of Manzanita that frees her from paying nearly $2 million in vacation rental fines. The Daily Astorian reports Thursday that in exchange, Sandra Petersen will drop a federal lawsuit that alleged the city’s enforcement of its vacation rental ordinance was unconstitutional.

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers to beware of criminals who continue using devious tactics to steal money and personal information from unsuspecting victims, especially as the fall season approaches. The agency warns that scammers continue to pose as the IRS, making threatening phone calls and using email phishing schemes to lure taxpayers. The

I t’s back to school time! And with the start of the new school year, it’s also time for all fourth graders and their families to claim their free Every Kid in a Park pass, which allows free entry into all federal parks, forests, and recreation areas for a full year. Starting Sept. 1, fourth

“Active is an understatement. Oregonians are erupting with imagination…” The brand anthem for the Oregon Cultural Trust proclaims the unique connection Oregonians have with culture, a connection that is celebrated each October during Days of Culture. Days of Culture 2018 will showcase the diverse ways Oregonians experience culture with an Oct. 1-8 social media campaign

The Sisters City Council said Thursday it has identified two finalists for the position of city manager: Cory Misley and Tom Pessemier. Misley is the current city manager of La Pine, where he has served since 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Psychology from Portland State University and a Masters

The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (OBPAC) is currently seeking a new public member at-large to advise ODOT on bicycle and pedestrian issues across the state. OBPAC invites members of diverse communities to join our committee as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from all backgrounds who walk, ride and roll for transportation and

SEATTLE (AP) – A city-sanctioned cluster of tiny homes that houses homeless people without requiring sobriety will close when its permit expires next spring. The Seattle Times reports that it will be the first time Seattle has formally closed one of its so-called tiny-house villages. A ninth village is set to open next month. The

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A transgender software engineer who worked as a Nike contractor says in a recently filed complaint with state labor officials that the company did nothing to stop abuse and harassment by other contractors. Jazz Lyles, who identifies as “transmasculine/nonbinary” and prefers the pronouns “they” and “them,” says in a complaint filed

Good Thursday Morning, Everyone…Despite high pressure showing some early signs of weakening over the region we are expecting a sunny, warm day today. Highs will reach the low to mid 80’s, once again. Northerly breezes will be quite gentle at 5-10 mph. Skies will remain clear tonight and overnight lows will be fairly mild, ranging