Look: Oregon city asks locals to stop putting googly eyes on sculptures
Officials in Bend, Ore., are asking residents to stop attaching googly eyes to the city's sculptures, despite support for the ...
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North Bend's first Latina councilmember officially gets to work
The city of North Bend's first Latina councilmember -- elected in November -- attended her first council meeting ...
Coast Guard rescues Oregon mushroom picker missing for 2 days
A 64-year-old mushroom picker missing for two days in Shore Acres State Park on the southern Oregon coast was rescued Sunday afternoon by U.S. Coast Guard crews and partner agencies after a ...
Slick roads and slow business: Inches of snow hit lower elevations across Central Oregon
The first significant snowfall this winter arrived early Thursday across the lower elevations of Central Oregon, bringing two ...
Central Oregon’s lower elevations see first widespread snowfall of season; crashes reported on slick roads
The first significant snowfall this winter arrived early Thursday across the lower elevations of Central Oregon, bringing two or more inches in some areas and making for slick roadways and crashes.
US: 'Googly Eyes' Added To Statues On Roundabouts In Bend Chuckles Locals But Upsets Government
The government posted pictures of these artworks at the roundabout which were mischievously given the googly eyes. Further, ...
Armed Barricaded Suspect in Shots Fired Incident Prompts Tactical Team Callout, Arrest Made (Photo)
A suspect in a Mt. Scott Arleta Neighborhood shots fired incident was barricaded in a vehicle before surrendering to PPB tactical teams. On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:01 p.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to East Precinct responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Southeast 72nd Avenue and Southeast Harold Street (case number 24-317378). Officers found evidence of gunfire, but no one injured. Preliminary investigation suggested the suspect, an adult male, was inside a pick
Central Oregon Major Incident Team Seeks Suspect in Homicide in Redmond Oregon (Photo)
REDMOND, OR - On December 10, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Redmond Police Department responded to a 911 dispatch call to the area of East Antler Avenue and SE 9th Street. The report was of a possible gun shot victim. Responding Officers located a deceased male in the passenger seat of a 2017 Ford F-250 truck. The initial investigation yielded evidence which indicated the man’s death was suspicious. The Major Incident Team (MIT) was activated and is currently
Marine Board Recognizes Marine Law Enforcement and Training Partners During Post-Season Conference (Photo)
The Oregon State Marine Board held its annual post-season marine law enforcement conference on December 7, 2024, in Bend and recognized marine law enforcement and agency partnerships from around the state in specific program areas for outstanding achievement. Deputy Greiner demonstrated outstanding performance in all areas of the marine program and met all of their action plan goals. These goals included community engagement, increased education, on-water enforcement time, and use of new te
Two Arrested After Numerous Thefts from Business in Pearl District (Photo)
Officers assigned to Central Precinct’s Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) arrested two people following the thefts of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a business in the Pearl District. On Monday, December 9, 2024, NRT officers, with assistance from Loss Prevention personnel at Lululemon, identified an individual using Facebook Marketplace to sell merchandise that had been stolen from the Lululemon store in 1200 block of Northwest Couch Street. Officers responded to the ad on
Suspect In Stabbing Dies Following Arrest
A suspect in a stabbing has died following arrest by officers. On Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:05 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a report of a stabbing at a convenience store in the 1500 block of North Going Street. When they arrived, they found an injured victim, an adult male. Emergency Medical Services responded and transported him to the hospital with injuries that are believed to non-life threatening. Meanwhile, officers searched the area fo
Human Trafficking Mission Results in 16 Arrests (Photo)
During the first week of December, Portland Police Bureau’s Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) continued their directed patrol efforts along Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard in response to ongoing community complaints and observed criminal activity affecting the livability of the neighborhoood. HTU was assisted by East, North, and Central Precinct Patrol Officers, the Detective Division, the Special Resources Division, Victim Services Unit, Multnomah County District Attorney&r
Springfield Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing and Manufacturing Semi-Automatic Rifles and Silencers
EUGENE, Ore.—A Springfield, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for illegally possessing and manufacturing over 100 semi-automatic firearms and silencers.Andrew Rogers, 40, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. According to court documents, in 2022, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received tips from concerned citizens that Rogers frequently purchased firearm parts. Investigators learned that in June 2022 alone, Ro
Bend’s median home sales price drops $100K in a month, to $700K; fewer $1 million-plus sales seen as factor
A decline in the proportion of home sales for over $1 million led to a significant $100,000 drop in Bend’s median home sale ...
Coast Guard rescues missing woman shouting for help in Oregon wilderness after multi-day search
A 64-year-old woman was rescued from an Oregon state park where she had been stranded for almost two full days, the U.S.
Camp Fire Central Oregon steps in to fill after-school care need in La Pine
After the sudden closure of a critical after-school child care program in La Pine earlier this fall, a local youth ...
Vote: Who should be SBLive’s Oregon High School Team of the Week (12/9/2024)?
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Oregon High School Team of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers ...
Missing 76-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Found Alive After Spending 4 Days in Remote Part of Oregon
A 76-year-old woman who went missing for four days was found alive in a remote part of an Oregon county, authorities said. In ...
Earthquake concern: Central Oregon will be vital location if ‘Big One’ hits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- The recent 7.0 earthquake that struck off the Northern California coast is reminding many residents along ...
PPB Needs Public's Help Identifying Witness to Assault (Photo)
The Portland Police Bureau is requesting the public’s help in identifying a witness needed for an upcoming trial. This individual was a witness to an assault that occurred in December of 2022 in front of a business located in the 12000 block of Southeast Stark Street. PPB is releasing a photograph of the witness from the night of the incident. No further information will be released. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Carlos Ibarra at [email protected]