Intense heat wave adds to challenges for C.O. ranchers, working to protect animals
Record-breaking high temperatures in Central Oregon are forcing ranchers to shift into high gear to protect their animals from the heat — and quite…
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Fireworks sales fall after several Central Oregon cities, Deschutes County ban use
Using fireworks this Fourth of July could cost you a fine up to $750. As you might expect, fireworks sales have been down since their use was banned…
Continue ReadingRideshare driver indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting at 2020 BLM protest in Austin, Texas
By Kendall Lanier, CNN A Texas district attorney announced that a grand jury has indicted Daniel Perry on charges including murder in the death of a…
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Fire crews head into hot holiday weekend battling several blazes across Central Oregon
While many Oregonians were preparing to hit the road or relax over a long holiday weekend on Friday, hundreds of firefighters were spending the day…
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Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths, 209 new cases; models project continued decline
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,781, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon reaches 70% adult vaccination goal before holiday weekend
Oregon reached another vaccination milestone Friday: 70% of adults 18 years and older have now received at least one vaccination in advance of the…
Continue ReadingNew ransomware attack targets key IT vendor
by Brian Fung, CNN Business US cyber officials are tracking a major new ransomware attack by the same group that hit meat supplier JBS Foods this…
Continue ReadingNew video shows moments just before and after condo collapse
Adriana Sarmiento and Roberto Castillero were staying at a nearby hotel when they recorded video of debris and water gushing into the underground…
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Two men from Hunnell Road homeless camp added to list of Oregon’s 95 heat-related deaths
Two men who died last Sunday at the Hunnell Road homeless camp in northern Bend were added Friday to the state medical examiner’s rising tally of 95…
Continue ReadingCargo plane makes emergency landing in water near Honolulu
The pilots of a cargo plane that made an emergency water landing off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii, told air traffic controllers one of their engines…
Continue ReadingLA Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer put on 7-day administrative leave while police investigate assault allegations
By Jill Martin, CNN Major League Baseball has placed Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on a seven-day administrative leave while the Pasadena…
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Ammon Bundy convicted in Idaho trespassing trial
A jury has found anti-government activist and agitator Ammon Bundy guilty of misdemeanor trespassing and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing…
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Pilot Butte access limited before, after July Fourth fireworks show
The July 4 fireworks show from atop Pilot Butte will begin at 10 p.m., and that will limit access to the butte ahead of the display, as well as the…
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Driver shortage prompts Cascades East Transit to trim Bend fixed-route weekday service
Due to driver shortages, Cascades East Transit announced Friday it will operate Bend’s fixed-route weekday services on a reduced-frequency…
Continue ReadingHurricane Elsa brings strong winds and heavy rain to the Caribbean
Hurricane Elsa has become the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Elsa is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the…
Continue ReadingIn fossilized dinosaur poop, scientists find hidden treasure
By Kristen Rogers, CNN You might think fossilized feces are only full of crap, but new research on one specimen has turned up a hidden treasure: a…
Continue ReadingPolice release information on investigation that led to charges against Lori Vallow in the murder of her former husband
By Madeline Holcombe and Chris Boyette, CNN Details of the investigation leading to the charges against Lori Vallow in the death of her former…
Continue ReadingPolice release information on investigation that led to charges against Lori Vallow in the murder of her former husband
By Madeline Holcombe and Chris Boyette, CNN Details of the investigation leading to the charges against Lori Vallow in the death of her former…
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Gov. Brown invokes Conflagration Act for wildfire near The Dalles
For the second time in a week, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in order to get resources to a new fire burning in…
Continue ReadingSpain beats Switzerland in nail-biting penalty shootout to reach Euro 2020 semifinals
By Ben Church, CNN Spain needed a nerve-shredding penalty shootout to beat Switzerland and reach the semifinals of Euro 2020 on Friday. Mikel…
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