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Oregon woman’s suicide after repeated 911 calls reveals gaps in Bend’s lauded crisis response system
She called 911 nine times in six months seeking help before neighbors found her dead. Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of suicide. At first, the police officer stepping into Pamela Antoni’s empty one-bedroom apartment observed nothing out of the ordinary. The air was cool and smelled fresh. Clothes hung in the shower and a packed bag sat on the floor by the bed.
New fire SE of Pine Mountain races across 2,000 acres, evacuation area expanded; other area fires grow, put up more smoke
A new wildfire broke out southeast of Pine Mountain Monday afternoon and quickly raced across some 2,000 acres by nightfall, prompting expanded Level 3 and 2 evacuation alerts for the area, while warm, windy weather kicked up several existing blazes around the region, spreading more smoke across the High Desert. The post New fire SE of Pine Mountain races across 2,000 acres, evacuation area expanded; other area fires grow, put up more smoke appeared first on KTVZ.
Who would abandon a cardboard box full of 8 very young puppies in a NE Bend park? Police would like to know
Bend police are looking to the public for any tips that could help them find who abandoned a cardboard box full of eight very young puppies on Sunday at Hollinshead Park in northeast Bend. The post Who would abandon a cardboard box full of 8 very young puppies in a NE Bend park? Police would like to know appeared first on KTVZ.
‘Stability’: Former SE Bend motel transformed into 76 units of transitional housing apartments for homeless
A former motel turned into 76 units of new transitional housing for the homeless was unveiled Monday to Deschutes County and City of Bend officials who were among those who got a tour of the renovated apartments. The post ‘Stability’: Former SE Bend motel transformed into 76 units of transitional housing apartments for homeless appeared first on KTVZ.
Court releases Oregon man from prison, ruling governor’s order illegally kept him there
For nearly a year, Loran Beck believed he did not belong in an Oregon state prison – even though Oregon’s governor sent him there. On Sept. 19, a Multnomah County District Court judge found that Beck, not the governor, was correct. After Judge Michael Greenlick heard the case, he ordered Beck’s immediate release. “I don’t want to spend another day drafting an opinion if it’s going to delay his release...
Salmon swim freely in the Klamath River for 1st time in a century after dams removed
HORNBROOK, Calif. — For the first time in more than a century, salmon are swimming freely along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — just days after the largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed. Researchers determined...
Cowboys wear out Parkrose in homecoming win
Playing in their homecoming game the Crook County Cowboys blasted the Parkrose Broncos 62-8 Friday night in their final preseason game of the year. “I’m proud of you guys,” Crook County head coach Pard Smith told his team following the game. “That’s complete domination right there. Everybody got to play, I’m proud of that, but I’m more proud of their A.D. came over and said that we’re the classiest football team they have played in a long time. I’m more proud of that. That’s who...
Hundreds more found to be mistakenly registered to vote in Oregon; Kotek calls for audit
PORTLAND, Ore. — Over 300 more people were found to have been mistakenly registered to vote by the Oregon DMV through the state's "Moter Voter" program. The agency said a technical error led to thousands of records to go unanalyzed. Both Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Secretary of State...
How to check your Oregon voter registration status before Election Day
Oregon's voter registration deadline is Oct. 15, and those who plan to vote on a national and/or local level must check their registration status, update their information if necessary, and submit their ballot by Nov. 5.
More than 500 formerly homeless Oregonians have found housing this year
Buoyed by Lane County, Oregon is on track to meet Gov. Tina Kotek’s January goal of moving 650 formerly homeless people into permanent housing before the state’s latest homelessness emergency declaration expires in January. But data compiled by Oregon Housing and Community Services show the state is far behind on Kotek’s second goal of preventing 11,856 Oregon households living on the brink from slipping into homelessness. Just 2,853 households have been kept in their homes through aid such as rent or utility assistance. ...
‘We give people hope’: Red Cross volunteer from Bend is traveling the Hurricane Helene-ravaged streets of Florida
(Adding video) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (KTVZ) – As he has for four years now, Bend retiree and Red Cross volunteer Dennis Smith has brought the tech knowledge gained from 18 years working in IT at St. Charles to one of the most devastated places in the country, this time assessing the Hurricane Helene-ravaged neighborhoods around Tallahassee, The post ‘We give people hope’: Red Cross volunteer from Bend is traveling the Hurricane Helene-ravaged streets of Florida appeared first on KTVZ.
The #1 Reason Why Car Thieves Love Washington State So Much
The #1 Reason Why Car Thieves Love Washington State So Much. I'm not sure what the deal is but car thieves tend to love Washington and Oregon. Car Thefts Have Gone Up By 44% Over The Last Ten Years In Washington State. I've often talked about the fact that the...
Cowgirls split their games on the pitch
The Crook County High School girls soccer team rebounded from a tough loss to Estacada with a 6-0 shutout victory over Madras Thursday afternoon in Prineville. Crook County took 39 shots in the game, with 30 on goal. June Conner scored a goal, Anna Bales finished with a pair of goals and Emily Ruiz had a hat trick with three goals in the match. "Our talk pregame was to remember...
Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness wraps up its final discussion, preps proposed solutions for leaders to consider
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- An innovative new way for Central Oregonians to weigh in on one of the region's most pressing issues wrapped up its fifth and final day Sunday, preparing proposals for area officials to consider. The Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness gave a representative sample of 30 Deschutes County residents a direct line The post Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness wraps up its final discussion, preps proposed solutions for leaders to consider appeared first on KTVZ.
Oregon officials call for audit as number of noncitizens registered to vote increases
Oregon’s governor and top elections official are calling for an independent external audit of the state’s automatic voter registration system after the Motor Vehicles Services Division found another 302 people were incorrectly registered to vote. The latest numbers, included in an “after-action” report Gov. Tina Kotek requested from the DMV, join an earlier 1,259 people […]
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