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Oregon man ‘scared’ after learning he may be infected due to hospital error affecting thousands
After a major health exposure affecting thousands of Oregon patients was announced by the Oregon Health Authority last week, one man is coming forward to say he's now afraid for his life after receiving notice he may be infected.
US Highway 97 reopens after reported injury crash about four miles north of Terrebonne
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A reported injury crash closed U.S. Highway 97 for a time late Thursday afternoon about four miles north of Terrebonne, officials said. The crash was reported about 4:20 p.m. near milepost 112, about four miles north of Terrebonne, ODOT’s TripCheck indicated. Motorists were urged to use an alternate route.
Portland's famous Ken's Artisan Pizza opening Bend location in November
Ken's Artisan Pizza, an award-winning wood-fired oven pizzeria in Portland, announced Thursday it is opening up a new location in Bend. The new restaurant will be located in the Downing Hotel building at 1033 NW Bond Street. It's set to open in November. "We are thriled to bring the authentic...
Deschutes Co. Plans To Ask Gov. To Reconsider Managed Camp Rules
BEND, OR -- Deschutes County Commissioners continue to look at how private property made available by its owners could be used as a sanctioned location for the homeless moved from other areas in the county. "I'd sent an email to our governor's office on June 27th asking for a re-evaluation...
NPJ Bend’s 13U volleyball squad places in the top 20 at the Junior National Championships
The NPJ (North Pacific Juniors) Bend volleyball club continues to be elite, with their 13U team qualifying and dominating at Ntionals, as they won six of nine games. The team is made up of players all across Bend and one from Sisters. They placed 19th at Nationals.
Northeast Portland daycare, businesses raise alarm over nearby 'problematic' homeless camp that has family with 3 toddlers
PORTLAND, Ore. — On Wednesday morning, crews towed what was left of a car that had been set on fire in a Northeast Portland homeless camp. It was the remains of a street fight that happened a few nights before when someone intentionally lit it on fire in an act of retaliation, homeless people there told a KGW crew.
New evacuation notices issued for Cold Springs Loop Area, Weston Mountain
UMATILLA COUNTY – New evacuation notices (BE SET and BE READY) evacuation notices have been issued by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office for the Cold Springs Loop Area and Weston Mountain. Because of fires near these areas, UCSO Search and Rescue are actively notifying residences to be aware...
Two people stabbed at Troutdale home
TROUTDALE Ore. (KPTV) - Two people have been hospitalized after a stabbing at a Troutdale home on Thursday night. At about 7:45 p.m., deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded to a double stabbing at a home on East Woodward Road in Troutdale. Officers found two victims in...
Heating up for Hubbard's Hop Fest
Weather forecasters are calling for temperatures to inch into the heated 90s as Hubbard residents gear up to showcase their community this Saturday with the annual Hubbard Hop Festival. This year’s festival, taking place Saturday, July 20, marks the event’s 50th anniversary. Early activities begin in cooler temps with the 6 a.m. registration for the 5k fun run at Rivenes Park – corner of 4th and E streets – with a $20 entry fee. The run begins at 7 a.m., and the course traces along...
Scappoose's soon-to-be city manager shares what he brings to table
Ben Burgener will be spending the rest of August wrapping up his duties as city manager in the small Eastern Oregon town of Stanfield. Then, beginning Sept. 1, the city of Scappoose will be welcoming Burgener as its newest city manager. “I’m extremely excited for the opportunity,” Burgener said. “It’s a wonderful area. As I went through the interview process, it’s a wonderful staff, wonderful council.” Burgener talked of the...
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