CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — There was no reason for any doubt when Jet Toner stepped up to kick the game-winning field goal for Stanford Saturday night. “He’s got that cool Hawaiian breeze going through his veins,” Cardinal coach Davis Shaw said about the senior from Honolulu. Toner’s 39-yard field goal came with just a second
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(Update: Adding that it was second major union contract agreement of the day) A through-the-night bargaining session — the first with a federal mediator — led to a tentative agreement Saturday on a new contract for thousands of Northwest grocery workers, ending a union boycott of Fred Meyer and the threat of a strike also
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Happy Saturday Central Oregon! We may be only into the first week of fall, but we are looking at winter like conditions across the High Desert. There is a winter weather advisory in place for parts of the High Desert including Sister, La Pine, and Sunriver. This evening we are looking at chance for snow
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Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel ruled Friday that two Redmond Police Department officers used justifiable force in an arrest at a city park last month, including one officer who twice punched the face of a suspect trying to wrest control of a Taser that had been used on him. However, Hummel also ruled the
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State health officials have told Gov. Kate Brown that banning vape sales for half a year could help stem the vaping-related illness crisis that has killed two Oregonians and sickened at least two others. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the “moratorium” would bar sales of nicotine, tobacco and cannabis vape products, both in
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The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on plans to create a new trail west of Bend that will parallel the popular Metolius Windigo Trail, allowing one trail to be used primarily by mountain bikers and the other mostly for horseback riders. The section of the multi-use non-motorized trail just north of the Cascade
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The issues surrounding whether the government should increase regulations on vaping products amid a growing number of illnesses and deaths continue to be controversial, on the High Desert and across the country. The state of Oregon has had two vaping-related deaths, among more than a dozen nationwide. The Oregon Health Authority is warning people to
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Kentucky-based company that produces CBD has filed a $44 million lawsuit against an Oregon company it claims sold it nearly worthless hemp seeds that ruined a giant 2019 crop. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the crop was destined to help fulfill the country’s booming demand for CBD, a plant extract soaring in
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A task force created by Gov. Kate Brown says climate change, overstocked forests and understaffed fire teams have placed Oregonians in extreme risk, necessitating a multi-billion-dollar program to safeguard the state from calamity. The Statesman Journal reports the council held its final meeting Thursday and will submit recommendations to Brown in
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Here are Friday night’s Oregon high school football scores, compiled by The Associated Press: Adrian/Jordan Valley 60, Wallowa 6 Aloha 42, Jesuit 41 Amity 54, Coquille 22 Ashland 33, Redmond 7 Baker 41, Ontario 6 Bandon 42, Creswell 13 Banks 31, Tillamook 7 Barlow 21, McNary 9 Beaverton 48, Westview 12 Bend 28, Roseburg 14
Continue Reading Happy Saturday, everyone! Saturday begins with snow levels around 4,200′. We’ll see partly cloudy skies at times with a chance for mixed showers developing in the afternoon. Roads and mountain passes could be slick in the evening on Saturday and certainly through the overnight into Sunday. Highs for Saturday will be cool in the mid
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Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson has been fined $100,000 by Major League Soccer for “misconduct directed at match officials.” The fine stems from the Timbers’ 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution on Wednesday night. Portland led 2-1 going into stoppage time, but New England was awarded a penalty kick after a video review and
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The Prineville Police Department conducted a Pedestrian Enforcement Operation on Thursday, Sept. 26 in the area of NE 3rd Street and Dunham Street. The goal was to increase awareness that every intersection is a crosswalk, and to be aware of increased pedestrian traffic in the downtown area. The police department made 25 traffic stops resulting
Continue Reading Happy Friday evening, everyone! Tonight we’ll see snow levels continue to fall as gusty winds bring an area of low pressure down south. Temperatures will be cool tonight in the low to mid 30s. Chances for rain showers will pick up overnight into tomorrow morning. Saturday begins with snow levels around 4,200′. We’ll see partly
Continue Reading(Update: Adding quotes, details) SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is joining several other states in banning the sale of flavored vaping products amid concern over the mysterious lung illness that has sickened hundreds of people and killed about a dozen across the country. Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order Friday, asking the state Board of
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Housing affordability in the Pacific Northwest has reached a crisis point. The impacts are felt by hard-working families who’ve done everything right but, can’t achieve the American Dream. The governments that serve them must lead the way, developing new solutions that ensure prosperity is attainable for all. But they can’t do it alone. Introducing The
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Last week, pastors and leaders representing 16 local churches joined hands and hammers to help Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity build on the 30th Anniversary Home for a single mom and her two children. These churches are generously contributing to this project with funds, volunteer hours, and increased awareness of Habitat in our community. Bend-Redmond Habitat
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Saturday, Sept. 28 is National Hunting and Fishing Day in Oregon and across the United States. The date coincides with the opening of buck deer season–the biggest day of the hunting year, with more than 100,000 hunters expected to participate in the season. Elk, duck and pheasant hunting seasons open in the coming weeks, too.
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Deschutes County Sheriff L. Shane Nelson is thrilled to announce five upcoming Coffee with the Sheriff events. These events have been organized in partnership with local organizations to give community members an opportunity to have coffee and conversation with Sheriff Nelson. Coffee with the Sheriff events are two hours long and will follow an open
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has dedicated four cottage homes for local families at Bend’s first affordable housing cottage site. The families include a social worker, food service provider and veteran, medical services provider and a retired California state employee and veteran. The cottages completed on Bend’s Westside are the culmination of hundreds of hours of
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