Local News

Fire Destroys Hay West Of Prineville

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

Study Looking At Preparing Chicken At Home

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

KBNW Business Briefs for 06/30/14

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

Teen Arrested For Stabbing At State Fairgrounds

SALEM, OR — Oregon State Police officers arrested a teenage boy in connection with an early Saturday morning stabbing at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem.  Police responded to a reported fight at a dance event, where they found a boy injured with Read More

Man Arrested For Eugene Stabbing

EUGENE, OR — Police arrested a man accused of stabbing another man Saturday morning in downtown Eugene.  The 44-year-old victim reportedly suffered multiple wounds, and was taken to the local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.  Read More

Coast Guard Helps Kayaker Near Cascade Head

NEWPORT, OR – The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a kayaker who capsized along the Oregon Coast this weekend.  Aspokesman said a Newport-based aircrew was doing a patrol just before noon Saturday when they saw the kayaker in the Read More