PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Zenith Energy threatened Thursday to sue the city of Portland unless it reverses a recent decision to block the firm from adding underground pipes at its oil terminal along the Willamette River. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Zenith gave the city a week to change its stance or face legal action. Portland’s city
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Nearly five months after an arson fire damaged a downtown Madras law office, police said Thursday they have developed “potential suspects” and are pursuing leads in the still-active investigation. Firefighters and police responded the evening of Saturday, May 25 to the reported fire at the Law Offices of Glenn, Reeder and Gassner on Southeast Fifth
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It’s an age-old question: Does coupon shopping really save you money and is it worth the time? Lynn Young of Bend believes it is. “Yes, it is worth it,” Young said this week. “There are some times it takes a little bit longer, if I’m not as organized as I’d like to be.” When she
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Happy Thursday evening, everyone! Clear skies will be overnight as high pressure begins to move down south. Winds will be light gusting 5 miles per hour. Overnight lows will be in the mid to upper 30s, which is a little above normal for this time of year. Tomorrow starts with sunny skies and chilly, but
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The Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity staff say they know they have the best employer in Central Oregon, but it helps to be ranked #5 for medium-sized organizations in the Oregon Business 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon list. In its 11th year, the list showcases nonprofits that are at the top of their
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HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Police have released the name of a man shot and killed by a Hillsboro officer Monday in their West Precinct parking lot. The Hillsboro Police Department said Thursday that Officer Bobby Voth fatally shot 39-year-old Jason Livengood of Camas, Washington. Police say officers were in the parking lot investigating suspicious behavior
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ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say an 89-year-old man died while working at a logging site south of Ashland. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies say Russell Elder of Trail died Wednesday after the heavy equipment he was operating in private timber rolled over. Authorities received the 911 call Wednesday afternoon. Responding deputies and medical personnel
Continue ReadingThe city of Bend has launched an online status reporting tool to help illustrate the City Council’s progress on its goals for the 2019/2021 biennium. The new interactive tool represents the four goals adopted by City Council earlier this year and includes information on Economic Vitality, Transportation and Infrastructure, Public Safety and Health, and Effective
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As fall weather brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, fuels specialists with the Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Office are preparing for the fall/winter prescribed burn program. As early as Friday, and continuing through the next few months, depending on conditions, specialists will treat a variety of areas with prescribed fire across Central Oregon.
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The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it will host two open houses in November for the public to learn more about the proposed special recreation permit fee structure for the limited-entry system being implemented next year in the Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington and Three Sisters wilderness areas. The public comment period for the proposed special
Continue ReadingOregon Gov. Kate Brown convened Thursday a Behavioral Health Advisory Council formed by Executive Order 19-06. The council will make recommendations to the governor and the Legislature with a focus on care for adolescents and adults with serious mental illnesses, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders. “Every person in Oregon grappling with a serious
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(Update:OSP IDs man who died, officers involved, seeks witnesses; adding criminal record) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man collapsed and died after police used a stun gun on him Wednesday during an altercation in Albany, police said. What escalated into a fatal encounter began routinely: A community service officer — a uniformed civilian who responds
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With robust public participation over the course of 17 prior events, the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Initiative continues to remove ever-higher amounts of opioids and other medicines from the nation’s homes, where they are vulnerable to misuse, theft or abuse by family members and visitors, including children and teens. On Saturday, October 26,
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Agriculture entrepreneur Frank Tiegs has pulled out of his planned $155.5 million takeover of the bankrupt NORPAC Foods processing company. Tiegs said he’s withdrawn from the “asset purchase agreement” because of red flags with the company, The Capital Press reported. In August, the farmers’ cooperative filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The family of a man found dead after an Oregon Zoo concert is suing, alleging that the zoo, a contracting company and the music group didn’t maintain safe conditions, and ultimately caused the man’s death. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the family of Carl Stanley Ross is asking for $5.4 million in damages,
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A new audit says Oregonians may face delays in accessing safety net programs if the state doesn’t have enough workers in place to manage the flood of new data in a project intended to reduce red tape. A Secretary of State audit released Wednesday examined Oregon’s effort to simplify the application
Continue Reading -GOOD THURSDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… A ridge of high pressure that is centered well to our SW will deliver plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures to the High Desert today. Highs will be in the mid 60’s . While breezes will have a bit of a variable quality, they will be generally out of the SE
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS, La (WPMT) — The Hard Rock Hotel collapse continues to cause problems. Due to streets still being closed, businesses say they are suffering. Caution tape still sways in the air and barricades continue to block traffic. Many businesses are beginning to wonder when things will be
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NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — Tens of millions of voracious purple sea urchins that have already chomped their way through towering underwater kelp forests in California are spreading north to Oregon, sending the delicate marine ecosystem off the shore into such disarray that other critical species are starving to death. A recent count found 350 million
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 20 points and 13 rebounds, despite sitting much of the first half because of foul trouble, and the Denver Nuggets spoiled the opening game of Portland’s 50th season with a 108-100 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Will Barton added 19 points for the Nuggets, who
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