WENATCHEE, WA — A woman drowned in the Wenatchee River in Central Washington while trying to save her dog on Monday. Investigators said Sabra Crafton, 29, Cashmere, WA was throwing a stick out in the water and playing fetch when her dog began to struggle. Read More
MEDFORD, OR — A former FedEx driver accused of stealing valuable packages, including thousands of dollars in cash, has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison. Victor Manuel Chavez, 40, was sentenced Monday in Medford after earlier Read More
PORTLAND, OR — Police say a 24-year-old was fatally shot in north Portland Monday afternoon. Nearby residents say they heard multiple shots and then saw a man collapsed in the street. Police identified the victim in the Monday afternoon shooting as Read More
BEND, OR — Despite a few rain showers across Central Oregon last week, the area remains very dry as we head into 4th of July weekend. Cindy Kettering, Bend Fire, told KBNW News this time of year becomes very busy for local departments, with a considerable up tick Read More
PRINEVILLE, OR — A Prineville man sustained minor injures after crashing his motorcycle south of town Sunday afternoon. Crook County Sheriff’s deputies were called to SE Juniper Canyon Rd. near Davis Loop, where a motorcycle was laying in the Read More
PRINEVILLE, OR — A Saturday evening fire destroyed roughly 60 tons of hay and farm equipment west of Prineville. Crews were called to a farm off the O’Neill Highway around 8 p.m., where flames were pouring from the stacked hay. In addition to the 60 tons, Read More
BEND, OR — Deschutes County continues to take input on improvements to the Powell Butte Highway/Neff Rd./Alfalfa Market Rd. intersection east of Bend. Chris Doty, Road Department Director, told KBNW News the busy intersection reports the highest number of crashes in Read More
BEND, OR — If you plan to grill chicken this holiday weekend, take note; a new study shows that most consumers need to improve food handling and preparation practices in their own kitchen. The University of California-Davis study emphasizes the need for increased Read More
BEND, OR — The Bend Chamber of Commerce will focus on the business of being a veteran during the new What’s Brewing? town hall. Local panelists will focus on local needs and how Central Oregonians can help those who served. Tuesday’s What’s Read More
FLORENCE, OR — Witnesses say a single-engine plane appeared to stall before it crashed into the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast, killing the pilot and his 15-year-old grandson earlier this month. Witnesses also National Transportation Safety Board Read More
