Redmond Proficiency Academy sets open enrollment
Redmond Proficiency Academy announced Monday that enrollment for the 2020-21 school year opens on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. and is scheduled to close on Sunday, March 1 at 5 p.m.
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Jury seated in fatal Portland train stabbing trial
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury has been seated in the MAX attack trial of a man charged with fatally stabbing two men who authorities say confronted him during a racist rant in May 2017 on a Portland light-rail train. KOIN reported that Judge Cheryl Albrecht will call members of the juror panel Monday to
Continue ReadingOregon urges tax return filing to claim refundable credits
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Department of Revenue are jointly encouraging all workers with income in 2019 to check if they may benefit from filing a return, even if they aren’t required to file. Taxpayers may be leaving money on the table if they qualify for refundable credits,
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Caregiver respite program seeks sustaining memberships
Thelma’s Place is a nonprofit community serving those with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and their families and caregivers, by providing the only day respite program in Central Oregon.
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Redmond Proficiency Academy group visits Costa Rica
Redmond Proficiency Academy High School students and teachers Julie O’Neill, Chris Eberle and Troy Longstroth recently visited Costa Rica as part of an effort to teach English, serve the Costa Rican people in various ways, and of course, take in the sights and explore the region.
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Gov. Brown names members of Vaping Public Health Work Group
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday the members of the new Vaping Public Health Work Group, assembled by EO 19-09, to address the epidemic of vaping-related illness and youth vaping in Oregon.
Continue ReadingOSU study offers path to address mental health in rare disease patients
People with a statistically rare disease are at greater risk of depression and anxiety than people with more common diseases, even if symptoms are similar.
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‘Building a Better Central Oregon’ nominations sought
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over 40 years, the Building a Better Central Oregon Awards have celebrated the great contributions of businesses and residents in Deschutes, Jefferson, Harney and crook Counties to enhance their community with outstanding new or renovated residential, commercial or industrial buildings. Nominations come from the individuals, community organizations and businesses. A
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Wyden: FERC vacancies should be filled before Jordan Cove ruling
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., expressed serious concerns Monday about two vacancies on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and called for Donald Trump to appoint a full and bipartisan commission before the agency rules on the proposed Jordan Cove Energy Project in Oregon.
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OSU-Cascades to launch bachelor’s degree in outdoor products
Oregon State University-Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree in outdoor products beginning this fall that will be one of only a few such university programs in the nation, school officials said Monday.
Continue ReadingThree in family of former UO baseball player killed in Calif. helicopter crash
Three family members of former Oregon Ducks baseball standout J.J. Altobelli were among those who died a helicopter crash that also took the lives of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
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BEAT Children’s Theatre presents “The NeverEnding Story”
Cast of 25 children take on a classic adventure story
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Lillard scores 50 as Trail Blazers beat Pacers 139-129
Damian Lillard had 50 points and 13 assists, becoming the first Portland player with 40-plus points in three straight games, and the Trail Blazers beat the Indiana Pacers 139-129 Sunday on a night marked by grief over the death of NBA great Kobe Bryant.
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SOLID Foundation hosts book sale for literacy
SOLID (Supporters of Literacy in Deschutes County), formerly known as “Friends of Bend Libraries,” hosted its third book sale at Ponderosa Elementary this weekend.
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Proposed rules could make flying with service animals more difficult
The Department of Transportation is proposing stricter regulations around service animals on flights. Specifically, the DOT is proposing amendments to its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulations on the transportation of service animals by air.
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C. Oregonians react to NBA star Kobe Bryant’s death
NewsChannel 21 spoke with some Central Oregonians after Kobe Bryant, former star player of the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, along with his daughter.
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Duarte scores 24 points as No. 12 Oregon beats UCLA 96-75
Chris Duarte scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half and No. 12 Oregon took full advantage of 23 UCLA turnovers for a 96-75 win over the Bruins on Sunday.
Continue ReadingSunday evening snow report
Meadows and Timberline each reported a new inch of snow in the past 24 hours. Bachelor added 2 inches in the past day. Cooler temperatures up on the slopes today staying below freezing.
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Warm temperatures linger, along with shower chances
Good Sunday evening Central Oregon! Partly cloudy skies overhead to wrap up the weekend, as chances for showers linger. There is still a slight chance that we could see a few showers this evening move through the region. Winds will be out of the south at 5-10 MPH. Overnight lows will stay above average once
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Police: Beaverton man posed as teen online, assaulted children
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Prosecutors say a 26-year-old Beaverton man posed as a high school student on social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram and then sexually assaulted children when they met with him in person. Authorities say Lafayette Castillo was indicted on Friday on charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual abuse and sodomy
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