The Clackamas County Sheriff’s office reported this afternoon that the three climbers, missing since Sunday when they tumbled over a ledge on Mt. Hood, have been safely rescued from the mountain. One of the climbers, a woman, was transported to Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital in Portland for treatment of a head injury she suffered during a fall near Illumination Saddle on Sunday shortly before noon.  The injured climber, whose name is being withheld until family members ... [full story]

An improperly discarded cigarette sparked a small fire in a northwest Bend residence Sunday night, prompting a reminder from Bend Fire Battalion Chief Bill Boos to ensure proper disposal of any burning materials. Twelve firefighters from three engine companies were called to the home of Jackie and Dave Warrington at 2417 NW Hosmer Lake Drive about 10:30 p.m. February 18.  Upon arrival, Boos reported, light smoke was coming from the rear of the residence.  With ... [full story]

Search and rescue personnel are confident they have identified the exact location of three climbers who fell off a 150-foot ledge near Illumination Saddle on Mt. Hood Sunday.  Six rescue teams were deployed early this morning in an effort to reach the missing climbers before a strong Pacific storm front moves through the area today and Tuesday. The missing climbers, two women and a man, reportedly fell over a 150-foot ledge down a steep section of ... [full story]

A 13-year old Eugene-area boy died Saturday afternoon in a skiing accident at Willamette Pass Resort ski area, Oregon State Police (OSP) reported. The boy, Nathan Daniel McBryde, traveled with his mother to the ski resort February 17 as part of a Boy Scout outing.  According to a witness, McBryde was skiing downhill on a lower mountain intermediate run when he tried to turn and traverse across the hill, lost control and struck the root-ball ... [full story]

Alcohol and icy road conditions may have contributed to a single-vehicle crash and rollover on South Century Drive that left the 18-year old driver dead and sent five others to the hospital early Saturday morning, authorities reported. Ryan Tyson of La Pine was traveling north on South Century Drive near the entrance to the Crosswater subdivision, about one mile south of Spring River Road, when the accident occurred at 2 a.m., Sgt. Gary Cima said.  Tyson ... [full story]

An argument at a Bend skate park Saturday afternoon led to a call for help, a car chase, then a crash in southeast Bend sending four people to the hospital, culminating in the arrest of a driver charged with a dozen offenses. Derek Groom, 21, of Bend, called 911 about 2:20 p.m. to report that he was being tail-gated by a vehicle with a passenger who was flashing a knife at him and yelling for him ... [full story]

A 43-year old Bend man who accidentally shot himself in the hip Saturday morning prompted gun-safety reminders by Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies. Deputies were called to a residence in the Deschutes River Woods area southwest of Bend about 11:15 a.m. to a report of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound, deputy Sean Bell and Sgt. Dan Bilyeu reported.   The Sheriff’s Office has gunlocks available to the public at no charge (limited to two-locks per household). The man ... [full story]

ARIES (March 21 - April 19): You can obtain the answers to many of life's questions through meditation or prayer. Relax, get quiet and ask your subconscious for guidance and inspiration. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Be the first one to reach out and break down the barriers that stand between you and others. Leave your doubts or prejudices behind and make new friends. GEMINI (May 21 - June 21): As you reach a ... [full story]