January 2020

Oregon, 14 other states oppose Trump plan to allow LNG shipments by rail

January 14, 2020 2:19 pm The Associated Press

The attorneys general of 15 states, including Oregon, are opposing a Trump administration proposal to allow rail shipments of liquefied natural gas.

Bend man gets 9 years in fatal shooting of Sisters woman

January 14, 2020 12:59 pm KTVZ, Barney Lerten

A Bend man who fatally shot a Sisters woman at his apartment during their first date a year ago was sentenced Tuesday to nine years in prison, saying he takes “100 percent blame” for the apparent accident and that he “broke the cardinal rule of responsible gun ownership” – always treat a gun as if it’s loaded.

Salem moves forward with plan to allow car camping

January 14, 2020 11:30 am The Associated Press

The Salem City Council has voted unanimously to draft an emergency declaration legally allowing car camping in certain areas.

Snow causes more school, road closures in Washington

January 14, 2020 11:13 am The Associated Press

Freezing temperatures and more snowfall created hazardous driving conditions and caused more school delays and closures in the Puget Sound area.

Oregon, other states settle with PayPal Charitable Giving Fund

January 14, 2020 11:00 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined 23 state law enforcement partners in an agreement Tuesday with PayPal Charitable Giving Fund, Inc. It ensures that donors receive necessary information and disclosures when making charitable contributions through the company’s online fundraising platform.

OSU’s online Ecampus scores high nationally

January 14, 2020 10:30 am KTVZ News Partners

For the third time in six years, Oregon State University is ranked as one of America’s five best providers of online education by U.S. News & World Report.

Man with meth on sailboat off Oregon coast pleads guilty

January 14, 2020 9:39 am The Associated Press

A 65-year-old man from Canada found having a “possible drug overdose” aboard a sailboat loaded with jugs of liquid methamphetamine off the Oregon coast has pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge.

Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding tech support scams

January 14, 2020 9:14 am KTVZ News Partners

This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against tech support scams.

ODOT plans presentation on proposed Bend Parkway changes

January 14, 2020 8:51 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Transportation will give a presentation on proposed changes to the Bend Parkway in the core of the city on Monday, Jan. 20 from 9-10 a.m. at the Liberty Theatre, 829 NW Wall Street in downtown Bend.

Huge snowfall in the mountains

January 14, 2020 8:35 am KTVZ

Deep snow skiing and watch out for tree wells.

More winter at hand

January 14, 2020 8:23 am KTVZ

The continued advance of a system moving southward along the Canadian coast will keep us cold and snowy for much of our day.

Sisters schools on 2-hour delay

January 14, 2020 6:14 am KTVZ News Partners

Sisters schools were on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning due to inclement weather, Superintendent Curt Scholl announced.

Family struck by coast tragedy: ‘Our hearts … could not be more broken’

January 13, 2020 11:21 pm KTVZ News Partners

A family devastated by the tragic loss of a 7-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy shared some details of what happened on the Oregon coast this weekend in a message to the public on a fundraising page.

Bend Central District’s future could see expansion, new city hall

January 13, 2020 10:51 pm KTVZ

The city of Bend is working to keep up with growth, and changes, by creating and encouraging mixed-use development in the Bend Central District.

Lillard has 30 as Portland beats Charlotte 115-112

January 13, 2020 10:37 pm The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 30 points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from nearly half court to end the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the Charlotte Hornets their fifth straight loss with a 115-112 victory Monday night. Anthony Tolliver scored a season-high 16 points, all in the fourth quarter, and the

Sisters Folk Festival finalizes $1.4M capital campaign

January 13, 2020 10:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

Sisters Folk Festival Inc. announced Monday the completion of their purchase of the Sisters Artworks building and said it has begun renovations and upgrades in anticipation of the final stage of phase one of the Connected by Creativity Capital Campaign.

Trinity Lutheran basketball pair set major milestones

January 13, 2020 8:18 pm KTVZ

It was an historic night for players on both the boys and girls basketball teams at Trinity Lutheran this weekend.

Snowmobiler dies in Eastern Oregon avalanche

January 13, 2020 8:11 pm The Associated Press

BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — Officials say an Eastern Oregon man died in an avalanche Saturday while he was snowmobiling in the Elkhorn Mountains. The East Oregonian reported Monday that 33-year-old Richard Stephens was snowmobiling with three others in the northeastern Oregon mountain range when his vehicle was struck and trapped by an avalanche. Baker

More winter weather on tap this week

January 13, 2020 7:45 pm KTVZ

Wintry conditions are going to continue across much of central Oregon through tomorrow.

Snow through Tuesday

January 13, 2020 7:41 pm KTVZ

Then a little break until Wednesday afternoon.

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Month: January 2020