Prineville man accused of breaking into Bi-Mart, stealing 12 guns
A Prineville man was arrested this week on charges he broke into the city’s Bi-Mart with a brick, then used an axe to smash into a firearms display…
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OLCC bans CBD use in licensees’ alcoholic beverages
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission announced Thursday a policy banning the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages containing…
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Clarno rejects 2 clean-energy ballot initiatives
Two clean-energy ballot initiatives have been rejected by Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno, drawing condemnation from climate change action…
Continue ReadingMerkley sets three Central Oregon town halls
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., will kick off 2020 with 12 town halls across Southern and Central Oregon. The town halls will be Jan. 2-5 in Douglas,…
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Flu season in full swing in Central Oregon
Deschutes County Health Services said Friday it is seeing an increase in flu cases in Central Oregon.…
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Snowmobilers get lost, crash, prompting DCSO rescue
A Washington state couple out for a snowmobile trip to Elk Lake got separated from others Thursday, crashed and got stuck, prompting a call-out of…
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NW storm brings heavy rain, flooding, slide concerns
A storm that has brought record rainfall to the Northwest has prompted flood warnings, disrupted train traffic, closed roads and caused some power…
Continue Reading Oregon Bottle Bill changes, additions coming in new year
Starting in the New Year, Oregonians will have a slightly expanded menu of redeemable product types eligible for redemption under the Bottle…
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Oregon commercial crab fishery to open Dec. 31
Fresh Oregon crab is back on the menu soon — the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open along all of Oregon’s coast on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the…
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Deschutes pro tem judge files for Forte’s position
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Judge Pro Tem and local attorney Alison Emerson today announced Friday her candidacy for Deschutes County…
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Ice house burns on Oregon coast, toxic ammonia released
An ice house near Coos Bay caught fire and released ammonia that caused temporary evacuations…
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OSU study: Watermelon pills helped health of obese mice
Eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped adult obese mice avoid some detrimental health effects of an unhealthy diet, according…
Continue ReadingMerkley, Wyden tout Oregon ag, rural wins in spending bill
Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden  announced Thursday key provisions in the fiscal year 2020 spending bill they said will help Oregon’s…
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New OHA media campaign focuses on vaping’s dangers
The Oregon Health Authority has kicked off a series of media campaigns to educate people about the dangers of marijuana and tobacco vaping, help…
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UPDATE: Missing Redmond woman found safe
A Redmond woman who was reported missing Thursday afternoon has been found safe, police…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: More powder on the mountains
Mt. Hood Meadows welcomed the most new snow of any resort on our radar, adding seven inches in the last 24 hours. Mt. Bachelor has seen five inches…
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New emergency warming shelter opens in Bend
Part of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office work-release center opened up to about 48 people on Tuesday as an emergency warming shelter during the…
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Lawsuit: Immigration courts now ‘deportation machine’
Law groups representing immigrants say the immigration court system under the Trump administration has become a “deportation machine.”…
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Redmond Airport, TSA expect big numbers during holidays
Friday is expected to be one of the biggest travel days of the holiday…
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Judge considers Hammond Ranches grazing permit
A federal judge in Portland is considering whether federal authorities should revoke grazing permits it granted to two Eastern Oregon cattle ranchers…
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