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GMO Issue One Step Closer To November Ballot

SALEM, OR — Supporters are another step closer to bringing the issue of labeling genetically modified foods to Oregon voters.  Labeling proponents say they are ready to turn in more than 155,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s office. Read More

Deschutes County Holds Pilot Butte Canal Hearing

BEND, OR — Ranchers, farmers, and homeowners packed a Deschutes County conference room Wednesday as the County heard testimony from many civic leaders in favor of piping a stretch of the Pilot Butte Canal.   The Central Oregon Irrigation District proposes to Read More

Central Oregon Housing Crisis Outpaces Hunger

Although food demands have dropped, the biggest need in Central Oregon is for housing, according to a local community outreach. Scott Cooper, CEO of NeighborImpact, says that hunger in Central Oregon has generally stabilized. “Well I sould say the good news is that Read More

Bend Mayor Jim Clinton Refutes Bulletin Article

BEND, OR — Mayor Jim Clinton was recently quoted in a local newspaper as saying that the City of Bend should help with costs of keeping the Mirror Pond. The mayor spoke to KBNW News to clarify his position. “I would say that the article in the Bulletin gave Read More

KBNW Business Briefs for 07/03/14

BEND, OR — C&K Market officials announced Tuesday the company is emerging from bankruptcy protection.  This week's decision allows the company to operate without court supervision.  C&K Market, operator of Ray's Food Place and other Read More

OSP Searching For 2013 Murder Suspect

MEDFORD, OR — Oregon State Police are looking for the suspect in the November 2013 murder of a Cave Junction man.  Investigators are searching for Daniel Joseph Martinson, 44.  He’s described as a white male, 5’6”, 155 pounds with a Read More

Three Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Coast

NEWPORT, OR — The Coast Guard has rescued three people after their boat capsized off the coast near Newport.  Two boat crews responded quickly Wednesday after the commanding officer of the Coast Guard station at Yaquina Bay saw the boat flip after it was hit by Read More

Wounded Vancouver Officer Satisfactory Condition

PORTLAND, OR — Vancouver police say wounded motorcycle Officer Dustin Goudschaal is now in satisfactory condition. He remains in a hospital Wednesday.  He was shot Seven Times Monday after making a traffic stop and was wearing a ballistic vest.  More than Read More

Circuit Court Judge Retires After 24 Years

City and County officials far and wide were in attendance Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Circuit Court Judge Barbara Haslinger’s retirement after nearly 24 years of public service. “I’d like to say thank you to the voters who have given me the Read More