BEND, OR — A Bend man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple misdemeanor and felony charges related to illegal guiding and hunting activities in Central Oregon. Oregon State Police first received an anonymous tip in October 2012 about alleged illegal Read More
LA PINE, OR — Crews now have the Moccasin Hill Fire burning in Klamath County 35% contained. The fire, first reported Sunday north of Sprague River, has burned 2,535 acres of timberland, six homes and other structures. Fire officials say crews made excellent Read More
SALEM, OR — After 11 months of gains, the state reported job losses in June. Economist Nick Beleicik said employers cut 4,300 jobs last month, which erased many of the gains from May. “Job losses were concentrated in the construction sector, which after Read More
Thousands of Oregon taxpayers have refunds waiting, but they have yet to cash the check. Oregon Department of Revenue’s Joy Krawczyk says that between one and two thousand notification letters have been mailed to taxpayers this year. “The two key reasons we’ve Read More
PRINEVILLE, OR — Highways 126 and 26 near Prineville are getting a facelift. Crews will soon begin repairs to extensive cracking and rutting to the crucial thoroughfare. The highways are important freight and local commuter routes. “They’re going to repave Read More
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon condemned gubernatorial candidate Dennis Richardson and reaffirmed their support of Governor John Kitzhaber’s re-election efforts. The PPA had recently uncovered a 1990 op-ed letter written by Richardson. “A woman relinquishes Read More
The City of Bend’s is cracking down on signage on roadside and sidewalk right of ways. Officer James Goff says the Community Development Department understands that these signs serves a purpose for business, but obstructing a right of way can a safety hazard. “I Read More
The Oregon Department of Forestry says the cost of fighting the Two Bulls Fire may be higher than earlier estimated. Central Oregon District business manager Tracy Wrolson says initial figures are around $5.3 million, but expects to climb by the end of the year. “You Read More
On January 1st, 2014, the state of Oregon began offering Medicaid and Oregon Health Plan benefits to over 3,000 eligible former foster care children and young adults. “This allows the youth between the ages of 18 and up until their 26th birthday, to enroll in this Read More
BEND, OR — The state Fire Marshal’s office is reminding Central Oregonians to make safety a priority when barbecuing, grilling or smoking outdoors this time of year. OFM spokesman Rich Hoover told KBNW News despite being common place, grills can be dangerous Read More
