Sisters man arrested in hemp theft from farm
A Sisters man has been arrested after he allegedly cut down and stole a substantial amount of industrial hemp from a farm, authorities said.…
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Prineville man injured in Powell Butte Hwy. crash
A Prineville man was hospitalized Thursday after his pickup truck left the Powell Butte Highway and crashed into several boulders, Crook County…
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Redmond Airport holds major ‘bomb’ disaster drill
Several rescue agencies and dozens of young actors, some screaming and with realistic-looking wounds from a supposed ” bomb, ” put on a…
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Suspect, 80, held in deadly Vancouver apt. building shooting
(Update: Suspect identified) VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A man opened fire Thursday in the lobby of a building for senior residents, killing a man and…
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ODFW seeks forest grouse wings from hunters
Upland game bird hunting season is underway, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has a special request for hunters. ODFW conducts annual…
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Redmond’s Step-Up program receives $40K for playground
Redmond School District’s StepUp Program has received a $40,000 donation from City Center Church to fund a school playground. StepUP serves…
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Big quake drill teaches what to do when shaking starts
The Great Oregon ShakeOut earthquake drill is almost here, and it’s time to think about what you would do during an earthquake. The…
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OSU Master Gardener Program offers training
Applications for the OSU Master Gardener Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a…
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Wyden seeks Wild and Scenic River nominations
Sen. Ron Wyden announced Wednesday he is taking nominations from Oregonians through Jan. 20, 2020 for rivers in the state that deserve addition to…
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Ochoco Forest plans 1,000-acre juniper ‘jackpot’ burning
In a continuation of recent prescribed burn projects, fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest are planning to ignite juniper jackpots on 1,000…
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DCSO addresses homelessness, mental health issues
As another winter approaches, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and its partners are working to establish more resources for the mentally…
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Oregon DMV says its on track for Real ID licenses by July
Oregon driver licenses and identification cards will continue to be accepted at airport security for domestic flights until Oct. 1, 2020, if Oregon…
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Cannon Beach bans feeding wild animals
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (AP) — The Cannon Beach City Council has banned the feeding of wild animals, including birds, raccoons, squirrels, opossums…
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Train stabbing suspect lawyers: Death penalty not option
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Defense attorneys for a man accused of aggravated murder in the slaying of two strangers on a Portland light-rail train are…
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Bend councilors to consider ban on feeding deer, elk
Bend city councilors agreed Wednesday evening to hold a work session in coming months and discuss whether to impose a ban on feeding wildlife —…
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Elk Meadow parents press councilors over cell tower
It was a packed audience at Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting as dozens of parents and others in a group fighting construction of a…
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PacifiCorp to hasten move away from coal-fired power
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A major Western U.S. utility is speeding up plans to use less coal-fired power over the next decade. Portland, Oregon-based…
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BPRD basketball registration deadlines coming up
It’s hoops season in central Oregon, with Bend Park and Recreation District deadlines coming up for youth and adult basketball programs in the…
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Statewide challenge aims to boost financial aid requests
Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission, the Oregon Department of Education and participating partners announced Thursday the recent…
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Ex-JCSO records clerk accused of stealing union dues
A long-time records clerk for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office who resigned last week was indicted Wednesday on 18 felony and misdemeanor…
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