Month: February 2019

Happy Saturday, everyone! A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in place for Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties. We’ll see snow on the ground to begin the weekend with more snow expected throughout the day Saturday. Motorists should be advised to take their time while driving and allow plenty of space between vehicles. Prepare for winter driving

This Presidents Day weekend, a group of people from all over the Northwest who share common attitudes, interests and goals will be coming together at Mt. Bachelor for the 6 th annual CamPAH. CamPAH is a ski/snowboarding weekend program for children who are deaf and hard of hearing run by Oregon Adaptive Sports. The program,

Deschutes County residents are invited to apply to serve on the Deschutes County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council . LPSCC is comprised of community representatives, criminal and juvenile justice officials, law enforcement officers, elected city and county officials and relevant public services professionals. The council helps facilitate planning for community corrections services. Members are appointed

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) – Sabrina Ionescu scored 27 points in her return to the Bay Area to help No. 3 Oregon extend the longest active winning streak in the nation to 15 games with a 105-82 victory over California on Friday night. Ionescu got the Ducks (22-1, 11-0 Pac-12) off to a fast start with

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) – Kiana Williams scored 16 of her 18 points in the first half, leading No. 11 Stanford past No. 7 Oregon State 61-44 Friday night. Alanna Smith added 17 points for the Cardinal (19-3, 9-2 Pac-12), who won their 22nd consecutive home game. Maya Dodson, in her third game back from an

Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Rep. John David Dingell, Jr., of Michigan, the longest-serving member of Congress in our United States history. “Congressman John David Dingell, Jr. dedicated his life to public service and advocacy,” Brown said. “A

Marijuana is a hot topic among Oregon lawmakers right now, both in Salem and on Capitol Hill, and the impacts of the proposed legislation, if successful, will be felt on the High Desert. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has reintroduced a piece of legislation with the fitting number of S 420. It calls for the legalization

Happy Friday evening, everyone! A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in place for Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties. We’ll see snow on the ground to begin the weekend with more snow expected throughout the day Saturday. Motorists should be advised to take their time while driving and allow plenty of space between vehicles. Prepare for winter

It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16-17 of President’s Day Weekend. During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement) are required to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon for both residents and non-residents. Although no

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon state senator has been accused of racism by a fellow lawmaker for referencing the death of Eric Garner, a black man killed in New York by police using a chokehold, in a statement opposing cigarette taxes and using Garner’s last words: “I can’t breathe.” Rep. Diego Hernandez, D-Portland, said

(Update: Correcting vehicle entry counts – 7, not 8; driver, passenger had left crash scene) A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy investigating a string of car break-ins along Skyliners Road on Bend’s Westside Thursday morning was called to a nearby rollover crash — and when the stolen items were found inside, arrested the driver on theft

SEATTLE (AP) – Federal officials are attempting to find the people who are killing sea lions near Seattle, offering a $20,000 reward for information to find the perpetrators. The Seattle Times reports 12 of the animals have been shot to death since September in Puget Sound waters around King and Kitsap counties which is about

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A federal jury has found a Portland woman guilty of stealing nearly $1 million from her foster care agency that was primarily funded by state and federal governments. Mary Holden Ayala was also found guilty Thursday of money laundering and filing false income tax returns. From at least 2008 to 2015,

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday the reintroduction of S. 420, the Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act, legislation that he said would responsibly legalize, tax and regulate marijuana at the federal level. The legislation is included in a broader package introduced in the Senate by Wyden and introduced in the House

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Six Oregon cities, including Bend, are suing the state Department of Environmental Quality over new stormwater discharge requirements they say will be too expensive for ratepayers and will drive up home prices. The Statesman Journal reports Friday the cities say the new stormwater permit, for small municipalities, goes beyond what is

Low snow levels over the next few days may create hazardous traveling conditions throughout Oregon, ODOT said Friday. Weather forecasters are saying the first bout of snow will arrive in strength on Saturday, with continuing snowfall expected into next week.. The best thing to do is to get to your destination before the snow starts,

Mt. Bachelor announced Thursday it will donate $155,000 in cash to Central Oregon non-profit organizations this year, bringing its charitable giving total to $1,344,890 since the resort started its cash donation program in 2004. This is the largest one-year cash contribution to the community in Mt. Bachelor’s 60 year history. “Charitable giving has long been

(Update: Adding other mugshots) A raid on a southeast Prineville home suspected of being the scene of frequent drug sales led to the arrest of seven Prineville residents and the seizure of two guns from a convicted felon, officials said Thursday. After a short investigation, the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team, assisted by Prineville police

Earlier this week, NewsChannel 21 reported on a Bend business owner who was punched in the face by a homeless man in downtown Bend. Matt Paine ended up with a black eye, three stitches and two CT scans. He said he thinks something needs to change. After that story aired, we heard from another downtown

Good Friday Morning, Everyone…Today it begins! After waking up to partly cloudy skies we can expect the clouds to thicken and deliver a chance of mixed showers that will quickly turn to snow showers. Highs will be in the mid 30’s and winds are expected to stay calm. Breezes will become light out of the