A Hubbard, Oregon man was cited for careless driving when his vehicle slid out of control on icy roads, triggering a four-car collision and blocking all four lanes of Highway 126 west of Prineville Wednesday evening, police said. The Prineville 9-1-1 center received a call reporting a motor vehicle crash near milepost 14 of Highway 126 shortly before 6 p.m. January 10, said Detective Sgt. Travis Jurgens.  Crook County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to investigate what ... [full story]

Forest Supervisor Leslie Weldon has selected the intended site for construction of the Supervisor’s Office (SO) and Bend-Fort Rock (BFR) Ranger District office of the Deschutes National Forest.  Pending appropriate environmental analysis, the selected site will be the Bend-Pine Work Center at the corner of Deschutes Market and Butler Market Roads in Bend, formerly the Pine Nursery. Among several sites considered, the Bend-Pine site is the simplest to develop because it is Federal property, said ... [full story]

Dec. 30 Reports: Paul Edward Dunn, 33, was taken into custody on an outstanding DUII warrant and lodged at Deschutes County Jail.  (600 SE 2nd St., 200 SE Wilson Ave.) Jason David Adams, 30, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, resisting arrest, and third-degree escape. (1500 NE 2nd St., 200 NE Olney Ave.) Brett Davis reported someone kicked the driver-side door of his vehicle.  (Hawkview Rd.) Amanda K. Werner, 21, was arrested for ... [full story]

Salem Police have released video of an armed robbery that took place Jan. 5 at the Plaid Pantry in northeast Salem, in hopes that someone will recognize the robber whom they believe held up two convenience stores within hours of each other.  In both cases, the suspect matched the same description and was carrying a rifle. The Plaid Pantry at 1504 NE Broadway Street was held up about 2 a.m., and the Circle K at ... [full story]

In a world where going to college is getting harder and more expensive every year, College Goal Oregon is here to help.  An event designed to connect today's students and their families with the financial aid dollars currently available to them is scheduled for Saturday, January 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15 different locations throughout Oregon.  Anyone interested in dropping in during a College Goal Oregon workshop should begin gathering the paperwork ... [full story]

President George W. Bush is dressed like Gen. George Armstrong Custer at Little Big Horn. His hat is pin-cushioned with arrows and more arrows fill the sky. Bush yells: 'Surge!' [full story]

Late last year, a federal judge ordered the U.S. Treasury Department to redesign the nation's paper currency to accommodate the blind. A redesign makes perfect sense, but the government doesn't see it that way. Four years ago, the American Council of the Blind filed a lawsuit arguing that American currency was "inaccessible" to blind people and violated a law prohibiting discrimination in government programs against people with disabilities. Judge James Robertson of the U.S. District ... [full story]

A corporate CEO sits in his well-appointed office with a view of high-rise buildings behind. He holds a newspaper headlined: 'Minimum wage.' He says to the cleaning woman pushing a vacuum: 'Oh yeah? Have you ever tried to survive on $5.15 a second?!' [full story]

Governor Kulongoski urges President to consult with governors on strategy In a letter sent Wednesday, Governor Ted Kulongoski expressed his "strong" opposition to the President's proposal to increase troop levels in Iraq as part of his revised strategy. The Governor highlighted that any increase in troops could ultimately impact Oregon's National Guard troops here at home who have already served and the length of deployment for those currently serving overseas.    Governor Kulongoski and Colonel Mike Caldwell talk with ... [full story]

Nominations due by Jan. 20th; Celebration to be held March 10th, 2007 Who: The Bicycle Transportation Alliance and its 5,000 members and supporters around Oregon and SW Washington What: Call for nominations for the Alice Awards, which honor great bike advocates, educators, change-agents and activists for their work to make their communities bike-friendly. Where: Awardees will be honored at the Alice Awards & Auction, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. When: The Deadline ... [full story]