Fire and fuels specialists will begin burning slash piles across the Deschutes National Forest this week as fall weather brings more moisture, shorter days and cooler temperatures. Beginning this week and continuing through the next few months, fuel management specialists will burn a variety of pile units on the Sisters, Bend-Ft. Rock and Crescent ranger
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Happy Wednesday evening, everyone! A slight chance for showers is ahead tonight as clouds and moisture have rolled in from the west. Winds will be blustery, but not too breezy overnight. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s for overnight lows. Tomorrow morning will start with some clouds and few sun breaks.
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(Update: Adding police, Saving Grace comments) There is a need for more resources for victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Central Oregon. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognized across the country in an effort to bring more awareness and resources to individuals who suffer from abusive relationships and sexual violence. According to
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(Update: Hikers found safe) ZIGZAG, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say two 71-year-old hikers who disappeared from the group they were with near Mount Hood and had not been seen for a day have been found safe. Anna Jung and Suki Jung were hiking with four other people Tuesday on the Paradise Park Trail near Mount
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Corvallis man who says his donated sperm was used to father at least 17 children in violation of an agreement that allowed for no more than five has sued an Oregon fertility clinic. Dr. Bryce Cleary said he believes it’s possible that he has many more children from his sperm
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Starting this week, Allegiant Air adds two new twice-weekly, nonstop flights from Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to McCarran International Airport (LAS) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport ( IWA ). The Redmond-Las Vegas flights begin Thursday and the flights to Phoenix-Mesa on Friday, both using the Airbus A320-family aircraft (equipped with 177 standard economy seats). Allegiant Airlines
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A new business tax is set to go into effect this coming year, and state officials are holding meetings around the state to explain where things stand and gather feedback. A panel from the Oregon Department of Revenue held a meeting Tuesday night in Bend to talk with businesses about how the corporate activity tax
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The North Unit Irrigation District and project partners will hold a public meeting later this month on their canal-piping proposal to modernize aging infrastructure to conserve water, reduce energy use, improve operational efficiencies, improve water quality and enhance fish and wildlife habitat in the Deschutes and Crooked rivers, federal regulators said Wednesday. By converting open-ditch
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(Update: Adding KTVZ.COM Poll; vet speaks on whether horses could eat hemp instead) A mix of bad weather and Oregon farmers switching out hay for hemp has caused a major hay shortage on the High Desert. The shortage has hit many horse ranches that rely on hay during the winter months. Winter is a crucial
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An autonomous systems expert at Oregon State University is helping to lead an effort to build research infrastructure for the safety, performance and security of driverless cars, supported by a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The project, a collaborative effort with the University of Pennsylvania and Clemson University, will put one-tenth-scale autonomous
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OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Police say they have finally caught a man who for two years has been throwing roofing nails on Oregon City roads in the early morning hours. The Oregon City Police Department says officers observed Oregon City resident Bret Wilson “intentionally throwing nails from his vehicle” onto a street at about
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BestCare Treatment Services will take over as the Crook County Community Mental Health provider, replacing Lutheran Community Services Northwest, with a goal transition date of Dec. 1., the county announced Wednesday. A verbal agreement has been reached between LCS, BestCare and the Crook County commissioners to make the transition. A formal written agreement is in
Continue Reading -GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… After a frosty morning chilly air will linger over the region today, despite seeing plenty of sunshine. Highs will be in the upper 50’s to low 60’s under mostly sunny skies. Breezes will be gentle and variable at 5 -10 mph . Skies will become mostly cloudy tonight and we will
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Jefferson County has finalized a grant program that offers a cash incentive for the private development community to construct new industrial or light industrial space within the county’s borders. For years, all existing heavy and light industrial space has been fully occupied in Madras, Metolius, Culver, Crooked River Ranch and Warm Springs, which the Jefferson
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The non-profit Central Oregon Locavore has launched a fundraiser called the Round Up Rodeo to obtain an updated point of sale system that will allow for multiple registers, better inventory management, and smoother transactions for customers. The goal is $8,500 by the end of October. The marketplace is not designed to generate any profits, but
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To combat rising obesity rates among children, experts say healthy eating habits are key. One program aiming to put kids on track for healthier food choices is Food Roots in Tillamook County, which partners with six schools in the area. Its farm-to-school program manager, Rachel Pettit, said one approach they use to encourage better diet
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Mt. Bachelor announced Tuesday the latest of its several additions to the slopes for this snow season. NewsChannel 21 got an exclusive look at the Woodward Peace Park and other new features. Details are still coming together regarding the composition of the park. Mt. Bachelor officials said the general idea is to create a unique
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(Update: Comments from airport manager, city Economic Development Director) Just six years after its last planning update, continued growth at the Bend Municipal Airport means a revision that could bring a longer runway, control tower and more space for helicopters and other aviation uses. The 420-acre city-owned airport east of Bend has been in operation
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A woman with a gunshot wound showed up early Tuesday morning at the St. Charles Madras ER, prompting an investigation that has found ” no current threat to the general public, ” police said. Officers responded to the hospital around 3:30 a.m. on the report of a gunshot victim who had arrived. Police said the
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With the onset of cold weather, residential heating systems are quickly being put to the test. Now is the time to have your furnace checked to ensure proper lubrication and operation, filter change, heat exchanger integrity and belt inspection, Bend fire officials reminded Tuesday. Over the summer, dust accumulates on heat exchangers, and when the
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