Month: August 2019

Little growth and increased containment was reported Friday on the Milepost 97 Fire in southwest Oregon, which has burned more than 13,000 acres. Here’s Friday morning’s update: Firefighters continued to improve fire line on Friday with the majority of the perimeter of the fire in mop up. The northwest corner of the fire remained active

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement Thursday after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved on a party-line vote a bill that he said would allow the government to imprison migrant children in family internment camps for up to 100 days: ” This is a deeply shameful moment for our nation. The internment camps America

One in four Oregon veterans experience frustration in seeking care for mental health or substance use issues. The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday a statewide tour over the next several months to solicit input from communities across Oregon regarding veterans behavioral health needs and services. The Oregon Legislature

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The latest homelessness count shows more people are sleeping outside in Multnomah County on any given night in 2019 than over the last decade. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports about 20% more people were found living somewhere unfit for human habitation – in places including tents, in cars and under bridges — when

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a law Thursday narrowing the state’s use of the death penalty by substantially limiting the crimes that apply for capital punishment. Lawmakers have considered it a way to reform the state’s use of death row without actually taking the issue to the voters. Oregon reinstated the

Oregon gets mixed results on implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce cancer, according to a new report released Thursday by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The annual “How Do You Measure Up? A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality” finds Oregon meets

A Crooked River Ranch man is recovering in a Bend hospital after Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies say he was the victim of a hit-and-run collision with his horse-drawn cart, leading to another ranch resident’s arrest on DUII and other charges. The family of 66-year-old Isaac Goodin said he lives a happy, mellow life. He and

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest has opened Forest Road 370 to motorized vehicles. The popular forest road off of Cascade Lakes Highway accesses the Three Sisters Wilderness area past the Todd Lake Trailhead. “This road is very rough and rugged, and higher-clearance vehicles are recommended,” Friday’s announcement said. This road

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., this week to introduce comprehensive legislation that would expand protections for American air travelers. The Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights requires airlines to pay at least $1,350 to passengers denied boarding due to an oversold

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers for three positions on the Recreation Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee. Upcoming vacancies: Biking representative Off-Highway Vehicle representative Accessibility representative The ten-member committee typically meets once or twice per year to evaluate grant proposals for statewide trail projects. Members serve three-year terms; successful candidates will begin

Good Friday Morning, Everyone… While high pressure over the region may weaken slightly today, we will see only a few thin clouds invade the High Desert this afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80’s , pretty average for this time of year, and NW breezes will be gentle at 5 -10 mph

By the time Bend’s riverside Les Schwab Amphitheater turns 20 in a couple of years, the Old Mill District concert venue is likely to undergo some major upgrades to not only improve its accessibility but open the door to bigger musical acts coming to town. (And just might even change its name.) Venue General Manager

Just when they thought they’d seen their largest donation ever in 2018, Mid Oregon Credit Union kicked off its annual Supplies 4 Schools 2019 supply drive with yet another record donation from a Redmond resident, who stuffed 190+ backpacks with school supplies ready for local students. The donor, Vikki Olds of Redmond, topped her previous

What kind of volunteer job can you have that brings millions of dollars into the pockets of Oregonians? Become an AARP Tax volunteer to make a difference, no matter where you live in Oregon! AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-run tax-preparation service. The foundation is looking to expand its team of volunteers for

Happy Thursday evening, everyone! We’re seeing some instability onshore with a few lightning strikes developing in Central Oregon. Overnight we can expect partly cloudy skies to turn mostly clear. Winds will stay gusty through sunset topping 25 miles per hour. Winds will calm through the overnight. Low temperatures will dip into the mid to upper

The Bend Chamber’s SAGE Business Awards, presented by US Bank, recognize the achievements of our region’s most exceptional businesses and organizations. We honor the commitment, innovation, and vision it has taken them to succeed, and we celebrate their heartfelt dedication to creating a community that grows and thrives together. ” This has been another banner

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Supreme Court has decided not to rule on whether a suburban Portland lake should be considered public. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Thursday that the court declined to determine if Oswego Lake qualifies as a “navigable waterway.” The court sent the 2012 lawsuit involving the 0.63-square-mile body of water back to

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement Thursday after voting for a budget package that will avert a default on U.S. debt and prevent sweeping, across-the-board budget cuts that would have cut into programs Oregon families rely on: ” This deal today allows us to increase investments in health care and education, in rural

(Update: Fire now 80 percent contained) The 170-acre McKay Butte Fire on the Deschutes National Forest east of La Pine reached 80 percent containment Thursday. The Central Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team will transfer command back to the home unit at the start of Friday’s operational shift, officials said. The fire that broke out

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Roman Catholic archdiocese in Portland will pay a total of nearly $4 million to eight individuals who alleged they were molested by a priest in the 1970s and 1980s on the Oregon coast, a newspaper reported Thursday. The settlement resolves lawsuits claiming sexual abuse by the Rev. Pius Brazauskas, who