Month: October 2018

(Update: Bray appears by video from jail) Six years after he was convicted of sexually assaulting and strangling a woman on their first date in Bend, the case of former doctor Thomas Bray was back in a Bend courtroom Friday afternoon, on the path toward a possible retrial after his conviction was overturned this summer.

PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – Oregon officials are proposing a new framework for managing wolves that prey on livestock. The East Oregonian reports that a possible deal emerged Tuesday that involves ranchers making clearly defined efforts to protect livestock and ward off wolves with non-lethal deterrents. If ranchers follow those rules and still lose livestock to

(Update: DA says statement due Saturday evening) A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy fired two shots that wounded a person wanted on an outstanding felony warrant as he tried to flee in his car from a home near Deschutes Junction north of Bend late Friday morning, authorities said. Deputies were at the home trying to locate

CANNON BEACH, Ore. (AP) – Cannon Beach has discovered that no agency has responsibility for the booming population of feral rabbits that has overtaken the popular beach town. The Daily Astorian reports that some residents complained last month about a bunny infestation. They say their lawns are coated with rabbit poop and the bunnies are

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) – The remains of two Bellingham snowboarders have been found after the men were reported missing near Mount Baker in November 2017. News outlets report the remains of 20-year-old Drew Lenz were found Wednesday northeast of Huntoon Point off Lake Ann Trail. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office says hikers on Sept. 29

You can use your smartphone to easily find pumpkin patches, u-pick orchards, farm stands and harvest festivals with Oregon’s Bounty at www.OregonFB.org. Pumpkins, apples, pears, and squash are just a few examples of autumn’s agricultural bounty. But if you want to venture out into the countryside to buy seasonal food directly from a farmer or

NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) – Officials with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office say a man tried to grab a police officer’s gun in a Newport courtroom this week and that a year-old federal appeals decision contributed to the near-disaster. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports a judge had denied a request by deputies to restrain 27-year-old Scott Lemmon in

Happy Saturday, everyone! Saturday begins with clear skies and cool start. We’ll see that sunshine extending through the weekend. Winds will be breezy at times Saturday and Sunday as a wave moves through bringing cooler air. Highs for Saturday will be cooler than Friday’s in the upper 50s and lower 60s. The wind chill might

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – State Rep. Knute Buehler, seeking middle ground on immigration issues in his race for governor of Oregon, criticized the Trump administration for pursuing rule changes that could hurt health care for immigrants. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that the Bend physician on Thursday blasted a proposed rule from the Department of Homeland

Here are the Friday night Oregon high school football scores, compiled by The Associated Press: Ashland 42, North Eugene 21 Astoria 21, Molalla 12 Banks 10, Seaside 7 Bonanza 44, North Lake 6 Central 27, North Salem 14 Churchill 28, South Eugene 22 Clatskanie 55, Dayton 25 Cottage Grove 41, Phoenix 14 Cove 52, Powder

During a regular cybersecurity assessment, security specialists at Oregon’s Enterprise Security Office identified an information security vulnerability on an internet-connected system with the Oregon Department of State Lands, officials said Friday. In coordination with the Department of State Lands, the Enterprise Security Office began the assessment on Oct. 5. The impacted system was taken offline

The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal and Oregon Department of Forestry, through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, are working with Oregon’s Office of Emergency Management to support a request from the Florida Division of Emergency Management for a second All-Hazards Incident Management Team to support the response to Hurricane Michael. The EMAC is a

The city of Bend is inviting neighbors and area businesses to join in celebrating the completion of the 14th Street Reconstruction Project at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, in the parking lot at Parrilla Grill at 635 NW 14th Street. Even more significantly, the 14th Street event represents the completion of the 2011 voter-approved

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted administrative rules for the salvage of road-killed deer and elk during its meeting in Klamath Falls Friday. The new rules stem from the passage of SB 372 by the 2017 Oregon Legislature and take effect on Jan. 1. Highlights of the new rules include: · Deer and elk

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Active returned home to Port Angeles, Wash., Friday following a 50-day counter-drug deployment to the Eastern Pacific Ocean during which it seized nearly three tons of cocaine worth more than $87 million. The 75-member crew aboard Active conducted several law enforcement boardings in international waters off the coasts of Central and

Happy Friday evening, everyone! A ridge of high pressure has anchored in offshore giving us clear skies and a very sunny day. Temperatures were into the upper 60s and lower 70s today, so we’re above average! Average daytime highs are in the mid 60s at the airport in Redmond. Expect calm conditions overnight with clear

If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest will be burning two units next week. The burn units are located in the general area west of Ochoco Guard Station going up Duncan Creek and near Walton Lake. On Tuesday, fire management is planning burn operations on the Lunch 1 unit. This 409-acre

States, tribes and three federal agencies continue to work side by side for the good of endangered salmon and steelhead as they extend the historic Columbia Basin Fish Accords for up to four more years. The original agreements, signed in 2008, provided states and tribes more than $900 million to implement projects benefiting salmon, steelhead,

(Update: Adding Bend’s final report of construction season) Here’s the list of Bend and Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of Oct. 15: First, Bend: · Seward Avenue at intersection with 13 th Street for water main repairs, road closure with detour, 10/15/18 – 10/17/18. · Brosterhous Road between Windsor Drive and

For the second time in recent weeks, the parking lot at Redmond Municipal Airport is full-up, or close to it, prompting another reminder from officials to check the website and live webcams before leaving home. Here’s their announcement: Limited parking availability at RDM is expected to fluctuate Friday and over the weekend in accordance with