A 31-year-old corrections officer at the Coffee Creek women’s state prison in Wilsonville appeared in federal court Monday, accused of smuggling methamphetamine and heroin to inmates at the facility.
Continue ReadingMount Bachelor welcomed five inches of new snow as an early Christmas present Monday, while Timberline saw three new inches and Mt. Hood Meadows saw one new inch. Willamette Pass was open over the weekend, but is now closed through Christmas. Officials hope to reopen Thursday. Hoodoo, which saw 3.6 new inches, has set a
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Some people in Central Oregon woke up to a dusting of snow Monday, but the rest of the day saw mostly sunny skies, with temperatures at or above average. The High Desert will dip into temperatures well below freezing Monday night, with several cities bottoming out in the teens. Christmas Eve is expected to look
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Thanks to an anonymous tip and security video, a 22-year-old Sisters man was arrested Monday after an early-morning break-in at the Sisters Meat and Smokehouse during which he apparently changed his clothes and returned for more meats, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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After a long and drawn out decision process, Deschutes County Commissioners have finally settled on a plan to make safety improvements to Highway 97 in Terrebonne.
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A Prineville man known to police as an “active drug dealer/fugitive” was arrested again Monday, just minutes before he was to be released from the Crook County Jail, and minutes after a raid turned up guns and other weapons at his home.
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A Bend business was giving away its last 25 Christmas trees on Monday after a slower season than expected. Accent Landscape, Design and Construction is located on SE Third Street, next to the Shell gas station.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Some homeless campers have gone back to the Capitol Mall in Salem, in a protest action – a week after a new ordinance took effect, forcing dozens to move their tents downtown. Oregon State Police said Monday they’ll seek “a reasonable and compassionate alternative to the illegal camping at the Capitol.”
Continue ReadingWith the Jan. 1 start date for Oregon’s new Corporate Activity Tax a little more than a week away, the Department of Revenue on Monday reminded business taxpayers of the resources available to help them learn about and comply with the new tax law.
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The Salvation Army in Bend is grateful for the contributions they have received already during the 2019 Red Kettle campaign, and the generosity of the community has been impressive. However, The Salvation Army is not done yet, and there is still time to give to the Red Kettle before Christmas.
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High Desert Chamber Music announces applications are available to perform in a Master Class with members of the award-winning Calder Quartet.
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The Oregon Department of Education’s Early Learning Division said Monday it has been awarded a $26.6 million grant by the federal Administration for Children and Families to improve and expand programs to serve Oregon children and families from birth to age 5.
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Shepherd’s House Ministries in Bend says it has received a $251,000 donation from “a group of thoughtful champions” who have challenged the community to match the amount by Dec. 31.
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Redmond City Councilor Krisanna Clark Endicott has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2020 Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) federal advocacy committee.
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Portland police said they believe a recent string of shootings is gang-related, and are worried about “retaliatory gun violence.”
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A 7-year-old Redmond boy who ran away from a care facility late Sunday night was found safe and unhurt early Monday, nearly six hours later, ending an extensive search using K-9 teams, drones and an emergency phone and text alert to area residents, police said.
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Monday through Wednesday, a weak and disorganized trough of low pressure will cross the area.
Continue ReadingNew snow across the Cascades!
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Oregon’s climate future could be decided in several ways in the New Year.
Continue Reading(CNN) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he regrets being away on vacation with his family as fires raged across South Australia, resulting in the deaths of three people earlier this week. “I have obviously returned from leave and I know that has caused some great anxiety in Australia and(my wife) Jenny and I acknowledge
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