A ceremony marking the signing of a proclamation with Oregon traffic safety leaders and MADD “tying one on” police patrol cars will kickoff the holiday season’s DUII enforcement campaign. Patrol cars from the Oregon State Police, Oregon State Sheriff’s Association and Oregon Association Chiefs of Police, as well as numerous other cars, will get the symbolic ribbon at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training headquarters in Salem. Friday’s event ... [full story]

An 18-year old Bend man was arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop in connection with a rash of criminal mischief and car clout activity to vehicles, auto theft, and arson of a water company truck which sparked a 10-acre blaze in northeast Bend during late October.   Justin Gregory Greenslitt, DCJ Photo Bend Police detectives stopped Justin Gregory Greenslitt near Reed Market Road and American Lane on November 28, said Sgt. Paul Kansky.  Greenslitt had been sought for ... [full story]

OCHOCO DISTRICTPRINEVILLE RESERVOIR WMA: The western length of the North Side access road was closed Nov. 15. The remainder of the road will close Dec. 1 when all access becomes non-motorized to protect wintering big game.   COUGAR: Cougar are reported regularly in the Maury, Ochoco, and Grizzly units, at all elevations and habitat types. Areas to consider include the Alkali Butte and Sanford Creek (Maury WMU); Bridge Creek, Sunflower Creek, and Lookout Mountain (Ochoco ... [full story]

With Sisters Boy Scouts yet to complete their "Scouting for Food" good turn, it appears the region's generosity will surpass last year. Scout executive Jared Vanderhoff says, "All towns have reported and our total comes to 11,000 pounds of food donated so far, but we will end up ahead of that because Sisters Scouts are doing a food drive with their sponsoring organization later this month. They expect to do about 1,000 pounds. "I think ... [full story]

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Opportunities for 12-14 inch rainbow trout are fair. Illegally introduced bullhead have had a negative impact on trout angling. Recent snows may limit access. Contact Ochoco National Forest @ 541-416-6500. CLEAR LAKE: Clear Lake, located about 20 miles west of Maupin, has been stocked with keeper trout and should offer good angling opportunity. COLUMBIA RIVER FROM BONNEVILLE RESERVOIR TO JOHN DAY DAM: Bass fishing has been good in the main Columbia and ... [full story]

During the week, there were 30 reports of vehicle break-ins, with an estimated value of stolen items at $10,894.  Of the 30 reports, 13 vehicles were unlocked.  DUII arrests totaled 12, and there were 18 warrant arrests made.  Four bicycles were reported stolen, with an estimated value of $1,396.  Three of the four bicycles were unlocked. 11/16.  Two women were cited and released for theft and shoplifting when they were witnessed stealing $104.90 in groceries from ... [full story]

During the week, there were 21 reports of vehicle break-ins, with an estimated value of stolen items at $12,388.  Of the 21 reports, ten vehicles were unlocked.  DUII arrests totaled eight, and there were ten warrant arrests made.  Two bicycles were reported stolen, with an estimated value of $2,500.  One bicycle was unlocked. 11/4.  A female resident of NE Wichitaw scared off an unknown suspect you kicked a window out of the home and attempted to ... [full story]

Searchers found the snowmobiles of the father and son who had been missing since Sunday, followed foot tracks leading from the area, and located the men Tuesday about 3:30 p.m.  Only the son survived, said authorities. Brian Rouse, 29, was reported to be in serious condition at St. Charles Medical Center after being transported by an Oregon National Guard Blackhawk helicopter late last night. Roger Rouse, 53, is deceased. An earlier news release from the ... [full story]

The extensive search for the father and son who failed to return from a Sunday snowmobile ride was over when the two were located this afternoon about 3:30 p.m.  According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Roger and Brian Rouse were located near Bridge Creek drainage, which is approximately 2 miles west of the Tumalo Falls trailhead, and 10 miles west of Bend.  The rescue of the two men, one reported alert and conscious and ... [full story]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has announced that two snowmobiles belonging to Roger and Brian Rouse have been found, and searchers are following foot tracks in the area hoping to locate the missing men.  Searchers located the two snowmobiles about 1 p.m. Tuesday, said Deschutes County deputies. Roger and Brian Rouse, father and son, ages 53 and 29, failed to return from a ride in the Mt. Bachelor area west of Bend on Sunday, November ... [full story]