Month: November 2018

NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a man was found dead inside a Newport home that caught fire. KPTV-TV reports the Newport Fire Department responded to the blaze at about 4:45 a.m. Friday after a neighbor called 911 reporting smoke. When crews arrived, authorities say they found a single-story home with visible smoke coming from

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Voters in Oregon mail in their ballots or leave them in official boxes, but a Republican state lawmaker says more mailed votes may arrive past deadline because of U.S. Postal Service cutbacks that has slowed mail delivery in rural – and primarily Republican – areas. Sen. Brian Boquist of Dallas wrote

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Federal officers say authorities in Portland prevented them from taking an undocumented immigrant into custody before his release from jail, after which he allegedly murdered his wife. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that the man, 45-year-old Martin Gallo-Gallardo, is charged with murdering his wife after his release from jail. The case spotlights Oregon’s

With snow in the Oregon Cascades predicted over the next week, maintenance managers with the Oregon Department of Transportation said Friday they have decided to close the Old McKenzie Pass Highway (Oregon Highway 242) for the winter/snow season, effective next Monday at dawn. ODOT’s records indicate that the earliest closure of the Old McKenzie Pass

Rimrock Trails Treatment Services announced Friday they will celebrate giving by participating in a Giving Tuesday campaign. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday,

Oregon State University scientists have found a resource to increase agricultural production on dry, unirrigated farmland–solar panels and the shade they make. In a study published Thursday in the journal PLOS One, a research team in OSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences found that grasses favored by sheep and cattle thrive in the shade of a

The Oregon School Activities Association recently recognized Redmond School District 5A athletic teams as part of their Academic All-State Program for the fall season. “We often focus our attention, rightfully so, on the athletic accomplishments of our student-athletes, but as a district, we also place a strong emphasis on academic success, so we are thrilled

Here’s the city of Redmond’s planned street closures and delays for the week of Nov. 5-9: City Street Maintenance Operations: Monday, November 5 thru November 9 – The following traffic disruptions will take place: Monday, November 5 – Starting at 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., NW Maple Ave/NW Rimrock Dr The intersection of NW Maple

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a deputy fired shots at a man who tried to run him over at a trailhead parking lot in the Columbia River Gorge. KGW-TV reports that Hood River Sheriff’s Deputy George Economou was walking toward a vehicle in the parking lot of the Mitchell Point Trailhead west of

Mid Oregon Credit Union is encouraging the communities it serves to contribute to the annual Holiday Dough Fundraiser in every Mid Oregon branch to support local charities that provide food, clothing and shelter for individuals and families in the greatest need during the holidays. Members and the general public can stop by any Mid Oregon

Michael Forbis and Oliver Tatom have joined the executive board of the Central Oregon Disability Support Network. CODSN MISSION: CODSN’s mission is to connect families with resources and each other to recognize, promote and value diversity in a welcoming community. CODSN will accomplish this mission by empowering and supporting families and individuals who have been

Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, led a bipartisan group of colleagues Friday in requesting funding to modernize firefighting assets so the U.S. Forest Service can more effectively respond in a cost-effective manner to devastating wildfires. The senators, in letters to Senate Committee on Appropriations leadership and the U.S. Forest Service, highlighted the

Bend is one step closer to banning stores from handing out single-use plastic bags. Thursday was the last work session of a Bend City Council subcommittee before the proposal is presented to the full council on Dec. 5. Since the last meeting in early October, city staff found that if passed, implementing the plastic bag

ALOHA, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say the parents of trick-or-treaters in Aloha got sick after eating methamphetamine-laced Halloween candy. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a home in Aloha Thursday when they got a call of adults feeling ill after eating candy. Authorities say the parents and two children went trick-or-treating near

Good Friday Morning, Everyone…A couple of cold fronts moving across the Pacific NW will bring a chance of showers and some windy conditions to Central Oregon today. Highs will range from the mid 50’s to low 60’s. Westerly winds will ramp up to 15-25 mph with some areas seeing gusts as high as 40-45 mph.

The city of Madras has released its draft of a housing action plan for the next 20 years, proposing a variety of methods to reduce the lack of affordable housing and add an average of 30 new dwelling units a year. The Madras Planning Commission will get its first staff briefing next Wednesday night on

The Deschutes Land Trust presented three Central Oregonians with Volunteer Awards at its annual Open House on Oct. 25. Jay Mather, Steve Ponder, and Jan Rising were honored as Volunteers of the Year. This award is given annually to Land Trust volunteers who have provided outstanding service in the last year. Jay Mather has been

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – The University of Oregon has signed its president to a new five-year contract, giving him a $60,000 per year raise. The Register-Guard reports the university’s board approved the new contract in September for president Michael Schill, paying him an initial base annual salary of $720,000. Schill’s tenure began in July 2015,

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Damian Lillard scored 26 points to help Portland beat New Orleans 132-119 on Thursday night in the first meeting between the teams since the Pelicans swept the Trail Blazers in the first round of last season’s playoffs. Jusuf Nurkic added 20 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers, who made 18

Central Oregon nonprofit community radio station, KPOV High Desert Community Radio, 88.9 FM, recently was awarded an important $7,000 grant from The Collins Foundation. “KPOV expresses our deep gratitude to The Collins Foundation for their generous support of KPOV.” says Jill Mahler, KPOV station manager. “The Collins Foundation is an important supporter of high quality,