Month: April 2019

When wildfires threaten Central Oregon, you see the response from different agencies, often in dramatic fashion. What you may not see is what happens behind the scenes, to make it all work. At The Riverhouse in Bend on Tuesday, the City Club of Central Oregon hosted a wildfire simulation, so people could learn first-hand how

Happy Tuesday evening, everyone! Tonight we’ll see mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Expect lows to be mild in the low to mid 30s, which is above average. Winds will be out of the south around 10 miles per hour. High pressure is building in over the coming days, so expect more sunshine and warmer

The privacy, safety and security features of increasingly ubiquitous ‘Internet of Things’ devices, those smart speakers and other items connected to the internet, are the focus of legislation passed Tuesday by the Oregon House. House Bill 2395, approved 53-5, requires manufacturers to equip Internet-connected devices with reasonable security features that protect information and the device

Aquatic invasive species inspections are required for all watercraft entering Oregon if the inspection station is open, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife advised Tuesday. Located around Oregon, stations are open if large orange “Boat Inspection Ahead” signs are posted followed by “Inspection Required for All Watercraft.” Inspecting boats coming into the state is

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., this week joined 39 of their colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to the senators who lead the housing subcommittee, urging increased funding for the Section 4 Capacity Building program. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 4 Program works with local community development organizations to improve

Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets this Friday for guests who donate a minimum of three non-perishable food items. In addition, the first 500 guests will receive a voucher redeemable for a free 11-inch pizza from MOD Pizza locations in Oregon and Vancouver, Wash. Guests can also enter to win a custom-made snowboard

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A 40-year-old white man who murdered a black teen by running him down in his Jeep east of Portland has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 28 years. News outlets including KGW report Russell Courtier was sentenced Tuesday at the Multnomah County Courthouse in the

KALAMA, Wash. (AP) – A man who authorities say shot and killed a sheriff’s deputy in southwest Washington state last weekend was the half-brother of the man who killed an Oregon police chief eight years ago. Thirty-three-year-old Brian Butts was shot to death by law enforcement Sunday following a manhunt. Investigators say Butts killed Cowlitz

Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week, we continue our series on building a digital defense against frauds targeting senior citizens, with a focus on real estate scams. Over the past few weeks, we have been highlighting fraud schemes that target the elderly… and for good reason. A national law enforcement sweep

Oregon’s total nonfarm payroll employment rose 5,700 jobs in March, following a decline of 1,200 jobs in February, while the state’s jobless rate remained unchanged, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday. Five major industries each added close to 1,000 jobs in March: professional and business services (+1,300 jobs), government (+1,100), health care and social assistance

A threatened Northwest frog that lost habitat to development, agriculture and invasive species has found refuge in what may seem like an unlikely place: beneath the high-voltage power lines of the Bonneville Power Administration. Oregon spotted frogs lay eggs in the shallow water provided by wetlands, such as those that exist within many BPA transmission

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A federal class action lawsuit alleges that Oregon’s foster care system has failed to shield the children in its care from abuse and further neglect. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court, says Oregon’s Department of Human Services violated federal and state law by not providing foster kids with permanent, long-term

(Update: Adding press secretary comments) Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., talked about the Mueller report due for release later in the week, as well as the tussle over President Trump’s tax returns and housing tax credits during a live interview Monday evening on NewsChannel 21. As a senior member of the Senate Intelligence committee, Wyden said,

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., visited Bend on Monday and discussed a big Highway 97 improvement project with Deschutes County commissioners. While he was here, NewsChannel 21 also asked Walden for his thoughts on the impending release of the Mueller report and President Trump’s refusal to release his tax returns. Highway 97 upgrade in Bend: County

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A woman convicted of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from Fred Meyer self-checkout machines was sentenced to three years in prison. KPTV-TV reports 37-year-old Emily Tallman, who was a loss prevention manager for the company, was convicted in March of 14 counts of theft and seven counts of aggravated theft.

A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to “maximal” running shoes, indicating that increased impact forces and loading rates caused by the shoe design do not change over time, a new study from Oregon State University – Cascades has found. The shoes, which feature increased cushioning, particularly in the forefoot region of the

Several Madras police officers and probation officers conducted a sweep Friday night at two residences tied to illegal drugs and violence that led to the arrest of six men, while a woman who allegedly gave a false name is still being sought, officers said Monday. Between 7:30 and 11:30 p.m. officers visited a home in

Gov. Kate Brown on Monday submitted a list of state board and commission appointments to the Oregon Senate for confirmation, including three Central Oregonians named to major agency boards. The governor named Sisters resident Mark Labhart to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission, Hugh Palcic of Sunriver to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and Sharon

Good Tuesday Morning, Everyone… With storm activity moving off to the east we can expect to see a pretty nice day here on the High Desert. Under partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies highs will reach the mid 50’s, warmer that yesterday, but still a bit below average. Westerly breezes will be gentle at 5-10

The flagship financial literacy program from Junior Achievement of Oregon & SW Washington (JA), JA Finance Park will be at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds from Monday through Wednesday of this week. Nearly 300 students from seven area middle and high schools will be participating in this exciting financial literacy experience. JA Finance Park is part