Month: September 2019

Researchers at Oregon State University say they have made an important advance toward understanding why certain cells in the nervous system are prone to breaking down and dying, which is what happens in patients with ALS and other neurodegenerative disorders. The study into the role a protein known as heat shock protein 90 plays in

(Update: Middle-aged person; only second death in U.S.) The Oregon Health Authority said late Tuesday it is investigating the recent death of an individual who had severe respiratory illness following use of an e-cigarette, also known as a vaping device, possibly the state’s first such death amid a rash of cases around the country. Investigators

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A teen who lost his leg in a car wreck is suing the driver who crashed into him — along with the Salem brewery accused of over-serving the driver– for $3.5 million. The Statesman Journal reports James Holland Jr., along with his parents, filed the negligence complaint against Jared Wayne Jones

Good Wednesday Morning, Everyone… We can look forward to plenty of sunshine today along with some warm temperatures. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80’s and northerly breezes will be gentle at 5 -10 mph . Those gentle breezes will turn westerly after midnight tonight. With the advance of a low pressure center

Crook County Fire and Rescue announced Tuesday that Dan Drayton has been hired as its newest shift battalion chief. He previously served with Redmond Fire for the past 16 years and brings a wealth of experience and training, both in fire and EMS. For Crook County Fire and Rescue, the addition of a new shift

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is awarding up to $600,000 in grants for projects that promote waste prevention, reuse or recovery. Local governments, nonprofit organizations and federally-recognized tribal nations are encouraged to apply. Funding for projects that prevent wasted food is also available to public schools, colleges and universities. For this grant round, the

The body of a Portland college student who disappeared on a hike in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area more than three years ago was recovered Tuesday from a steep glacial area on the slopes of the 10,495-foot peak, Marion County authorities said. Riley Zickel , 21, a Lewis and Clark college student from Sebastopol ,

The Bend Park and Recreation District’ is working on better access to the Deschutes River, while preserving the waterway and its sometimes degraded banks at the same time. The river has seen some negative impacts due to the continued surge in use of unofficial river access, and the Bend Park and Rec Board is trying

Harney County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue crews and partner agencies, working in challenging terrain, have recovered the body of a Salem hunter who fell several hundred feet over several bluffs on the Little Blitzen River, located on the west flank of Steens Mountain. The sheriff’s office received a call on Sunday regarding the fall involving

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Josephine County district attorney has found two Oregon State Police troopers were justified in the fatal shooting last month of a man during a struggle for a detective’s gun at the OSP office in Grants Pass. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Tuesday that Josephine County District Attorney Ryan Mulkins says there was

The high school football season is just of couple days away (as is the return of The Big Playback!) Tonight, a look at the season prospects and outlook for the Redmond Panthers and the Ridgeview Ravens. The Ravens open their season on Friday at Crook County. They look to build on their success from last

On Saturday, Sept. 7, those who visit the downtown Bend intersection of NW Lava Road and Minnesota Avenue between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. will see quite a sight! Community members will be rappelling off the roof the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend as a result of having raised funds for United Way of Deschutes

Last Friday night, Bend police officers responded to a call about street racing in the parking lot at the Pavilion off Southwest Bradbury Drive. Officers say around 8 p.m., they received a call from a resident reporting at least 50 people driving recklessly and doing ” doughnuts ” in the empty parking lot, or on

A Bend girl will be seeing herself on the big screen in New York City’s Times Square to help kick off the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Buddy Walk. Eight-year-old Alyvia Hallman and her family head to New York City for the event on Sept. 14, where her photo will be featured in an accompanying

(Update: Adding expected openings; fixing Tumalo location) Fratzke Commercial Real Estate Advisors, Inc. announced Tuesday two new restaurant tenants opening locations at the Century Center retail center in southwest Bend. Prost! German Bier Pub, with locations in Portland, Seattle, and Boise, will open their newest restaurant at 40 SW Century Drive. The location will feature

(Update: Highway open again) A truck overturned and spilled its load of asphalt on state Highway 126 just west of Powell Butte Tuesday afternoon, blocking the road for a time, ODOT reported. The crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. near milepost 7. The driver had been removed from the cab to be taken to the hospital

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 62-year-old Gresham, Oregon man is under arrest in connection with the 1978 rape and death of teenage Anchorage girl, Alaska State Troopers announced Tuesday. Gresham police assisted in the arrest Friday of Donald F. McQuade in connection with the death of 16-year-old Shelley Connolly, troopers said at a news conference.

Redmond Municipal Airport is partnering with the Autism Society of Oregon and Alaska Airlines to host the “Sky’s the Limit!” Program on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. for families that have a member with Autism or other intellectual or developmental disability. The “Sky’s the Limit!” experience is a useful tool for families that are

Happy Tuesday evening, everyone! We’re seeing a few more clouds overhead tonight, but will look to see a clearing trend as we head into our Wednesday. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 40s and lower 50s, which is nearly 10 degrees above normal. Winds will be light topping 5 to 10 miles

Visitors to the Crescent Lake area should be advised that the Crescent Lake Sno-Park, including restrooms and information kiosk, will be temporarily closed for repaving during the second week of September. The sno-park is located on the Deschutes National Forest near the junction of Forest Roads 60 and 6005. The repaving project will add an