Month: February 2019

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say a woman is facing charges after crashing Saturday morning into a Eugene motel room where a guest was sleeping. The Eugene Police Department says 21-year-old Jordan Leann Belvelry lost control of her vehicle at about 7:30 a.m. and crashed into the America’s Best Value Inn. Police say the brick

The U.S Department of Agriculture has asked states to provide early issuance of March benefits for those who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food security. This request is due to the partial federal government shutdown that occurred in January. Oregonians who normally receives their SNAP benefits between the 1st or 9th

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said Friday he has “serious concerns” about President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to secure more border wall funding, joining Oregon’s Democratic senators in criticizing the move. “The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse,” Walden said in a series of tweets. “Just as I opposed President Obama’s spending

Happy Saturday, everyone! Saturday morning starts on a cold night with lows in the low to mid 20s. Daytime highs will warm into the low to mid 30s. We’ll see a chance for snow showers as snow levels hover around 2,300′ in the morning falling to 1,100′ by the end of the night. Winds will

Here are Friday’s high school basketball scores from across Oregon, compiled by The Associated Press: BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Beaverton 42, Jesuit 40 C.S. Lewis 48, Falls City 39 Central 54, South Albany 47 Crane 62, Adrian 28 Crescent Valley 72, Dallas 38 Crosshill Christian 66, Perrydale 42 Days Creek 43, North Douglas 35 Dayville 46,

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Sabrina Ionescu had 29 points and nine assists, and No. 3 Oregon beat No. 9 Oregon State 77-68 Friday night for its 17th straight win. Ruthy Hebard added 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Ducks (24-1, 13-0 Pac-12), who have the longest active winning streak in the nation. Oregon improved

Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson announced Friday the release of the updated Web version of the 2019-2020 Oregon Blue Book. The iconic Oregon Blue Book, published every other year since 1911, is the state’s official almanac and fact book. The theme of this newest Blue Book is Oregon’s Fairs and Festivals. It contains photos

Two recipients of the Soroptimist International of Bend “Live Your Dream Award” were honored on Jan. 26. Mayor Sally Russell gave the inspirational address. Jennifer Thompson, a COCC student, is pursuing a degree in Business Administration. Amber Schied, also a COCC graduate (Applied Science/Criminal Justice) and as a student of Grand Canyon University, will begin

Jefferson County sheriff’s Senior Deputy David Blann, the face of the agency in the rural community for more than two decades, died early Friday of an apparent heart attack, officials and friends said. He was 63. Around 5 a.m., Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District medics were called to Blann’s Camp Sherman home, Undersheriff Marc Heckathorn said.

Happy Friday evening, everyone! We see a chance for snow showers tonight across Central Oregon with mostly cloudy skies on the way apart from that. Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 20s, which is around average for this time of year. Winds will be out of the southeast around 10 miles per

To ensure that your day is filled with a smooch from a pooch or a purr of contentment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon has reduced the adoption fee by 50 percent on all furry and feathered animals six months and older on Saturday, Feb. 16 only. The Humane Society of Central Oregon will help

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – The Washington Senate on Friday approved a measure that would repeal the death penalty, just months after the state’s Supreme Court unanimously struck down capital punishment as arbitrary and racially biased. The measure passed on a 28-19 vote, and would make that court ruling permanent by removing capital punishment as a

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – A Washington House committee has advanced a measure that would remove parents’ ability to claim a personal or philosophical exemption to opt their school-age children out of the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. The House Health Care and Wellness Committee approved House Bill 1638 on a 10-5 vote. It could

(Update: Commander won’t be on team during investigation) PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland police say a commander will not work with a specialized rapid response team he leads while the city investigates texts between him and the leader of a far-right group. The text messages show Lt. Jeff Niiya communicating with Patriot Prayer leader Joey

Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Friday major investments that will help Oregon’s rural communities are included in the 2019 package of spending bills, which have been passed by Congress and signed by President Trump. Key funding for Oregon includes support for the Klamath Basin, salmon recovery, wildfire prevention, and Payments in Lieu of

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) recently sent a letter to U.S Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue urging USDA to ensure that the provisions from the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 included in the 2018 Farm Bill are implemented expeditiously and follow congressional intent. As authors of the Hemp Farming

The Joint Committee on Ways and Means announced Friday the dates for its public, biannual Community Hearings, including one on March 16 in Redmond. Oregonians will be able to testify before the committee and present their thoughts on how the Legislature should allocate its budget for the 2019-21 biennium. Topic-based signup sheets for testimony will

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking qualified applicants to fill two soon to be vacant positions on the Fish Restoration and Enhancement (R&E) Program Board. Interested individuals must apply by March 31.. One position represents sport fishing interests and the other represents salmon troll fishing interests on the R&E Board. The ideal

A Redmond man is upset about illegal dumping near his neighborhood in northeast Redmond, just a few miles away from the transfer station. At the site, Levi, who did not want us to use his last name, said Thursday he walks the area often and frequently finds newly discarded garbage piles. Levi said he finds

Local nurses, hospital workers and administrators at St. Charles Bend partnered to collect and donate more than 300 pounds of food and needed toiletries to Central Oregon nonprofit The Giving Plate this week, the Oregon Nurses Association reported. The nearly 900 registered nurses working at St. Charles Bend are represented by ONA. “Nurses are honored