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KGW

(Update: Mass stabbing suspect identified as Bend man; more details)

SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — A Bend man has been identified by police as the man who  stabbed a dozen people Sunday night at a men’s shelter in Salem, one more than initially reported. Five remain in critical condition, Salem police said Monday morning. 

Police identified the suspect who is in custody as Tony Latrell Williams, 42, of Bend. A preliminary investigation suggests that it was not a targeted attack, but the investigation is ongoing. 

“Last night, a terrible thing happened in Salem,” Salem Mayor Julie Hoy told reporters Monday morning. 

At about 7:15 p.m., Salem police officers responded to a report that multiple people had been stabbed at the Union Gospel Mission Salem of Men’s Mission, which is located at 777 Commercial Street Northeast.

Salem police on Sunday night said 11 victims were taken to Salem Health, each with “varying types of injuries.” One additional victim was discovered when officers were interviewing witnesses, Salem Police Deputy Treven Upkes said while speaking with reporters Monday morning.

The victims include two Union Gospel Mission staff members and 10 guests who were at the shelters or were sitting outside, Upkes said. All are men between the ages of 26 and 57.

Upkes said Williams was traveling on an inter-city bus service from Portland to Deschutes County when he got off in Salem on Saturday. Reportedly, he arrived at the shelter Sunday evening just before police received reports of the attack. 

He faces charges on 12 counts of second-degree assault, a Class B felony. Salem police said the investigation remains ongoing and charges could be upgraded. 

Police said at this time, they do not know the motive or circumstances that led up to the attack.

Hoy said she first learned of the incident late Sunday night via a text. She said she experienced “shock and disbelief” that something like this could happen. 

“Most concerned with those who are still in the hospital and those who were just there,” she said. “It’s a difficult thing to process.”  

The suspect is scheduled to appear in court later Monday. 

The men’s shelter opened in 2021, replacing a decades-old facility and nearly doubling the mission’s shelter capacity with 284 beds in the 57,000-square-foot facility.

KGW’s Sabinna Pierre contributed reporting to this article. 

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Barney Lerten

(Update: Police tell KTVZ suspect made ‘general,’ not specific threat)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An armed Bend man was arrested Friday afternoon and taken to St. Charles Bend for evaluation after allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting after an argument with family members, police said Monday.

Shortly before 1 p.m., police received a report of a man who had contacted a family member to report he was planning to execute a mass shooting after an argument with family members, police Communications Manager Sheila Miller said.

The 36-year-old man was known to own multiple firearms, she said.

Later Monday, Miller told KTVZ News: “His threat was not specific to any particular group of people, it was general (not directed at his family – just to kill multiple people).”

Miller said officers responded to the man’s home in the 3000 block of NE Waller Avenue, where they were able to see his white pickup truck parked in the driveway.

One officer put a drone in the air while another observed from a distance, Miller said. They saw him leave the home, carrying an AR-15-style rifle and a duffel bag and wearing a ballistic vest. He then removed the vest, placed it in the vehicle and got into the truck to leave.  

But while he was still in the driveway, officers stopped the truck and ordered him out at gunpoint, and he complied without incident, Miller said. He was taken into custody and transported to St. Charles Bend for evaluation. Miller told KTVZ News on Monday, “It’s my understanding he remains under medical care.”

Officers searched the man’s vehicle and home, and also applied for and were granted an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO). That’s a court order preventing a person at risk of hurting themselves or another person from having or getting access to deadly weapons like firearms.  

Miller said the suspect was arrested on charges of second-degree disorderly conduct and unlawful use of or carrying a weapon. KTVZ News’ policy is not to name arrested individuals until and unless formal charges are filed.

KTVZ News is following up on this breaking news; we’ll have updates as we get them and on KTVZ News this evening.

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KRDO

WASHINGTON (KRDO) — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed federal charges against Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the 45-year-old man accused of setting people on fire in Boulder on Sunday.

The FBI called it a targeted terror attack, as he allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at people gathered for a demonstration in support of the Israeli hostages. Soliman’s criminal complaint alleges he yelled “Free Palestine” during the attack.

The DOJ is seeking federal hate crime charges, according to court records.

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“(Soliman) stated that he wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead,” the criminal complaint read. “Soliman stated he would do it (conduct an attack) again.”

According to the complaint, Soliman had allegedly been planning the attack for a year and waited until his daughter graduated to carry it out.

“The Department of Justice has swiftly charged the illegal alien perpetrator of this heinous attack with a federal hate crime and will hold him accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our prayers are with the victims and our Jewish community across the world,” read a statement from Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “This vile anti-Semitic violence comes just weeks after the horrific murder of two young Jewish Americans in Washington DC. We will never tolerate this kind of hatred. We refuse to accept a world in which Jewish Americans are targeted for who they are and what they believe.” 

He reportedly traveled from his Colorado Springs home, where he lived with his wife and five kids, to Boulder.

Editor’s note: Previous information from the FBI spelled the suspect’s name as “Mohamed.” The criminal complaint spells his name “Mohammed.” Because a criminal complaint is a legal document, KRDO13 is currently reporting that spelling unless other information comes to light.

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Claire Elmer

(Update: family confirmation of passing, incident details, fundraising information)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The man pulled unconscious from the Deschutes River near Pioneer Park earlier this month has passed away, his family confirmed to KTVZ News this week.

They identified him as Adam Mott of Bend. He leaves behind many loved ones, including a young daughter. His family has set up a fundraiser for his cremation and funeral. Any remaining funds will be safely put away for his daughter. You can find the fundraiser here.

The family said they believe Mott slipped and hit his head while fishing, causing him to fall unconscious into the water.

Police responded to the area just north of the Portland Avenue bridge on Sunday, June 1st, after receiving a report of the incident. Officers found Mott unconscious and face-down in the water around 2 p.m. Once he was pulled from the river, responders were able to perform CPR and rush him to St. Charles Bend.

A family member told KTVZ News the day after the tragedy that Mott was an avid fisherman who was in the area to “cast a few lines.” The family said they want the incident to serve as a reminder to the community to be cautious while recreating on the river, especially when alone.

Pacific Park, slightly upriver from Pioneer Park, is a popular fishing spot. A man fishing in the area the day after the incident told KTVZ News that he casts a line in the area every time he visits Bend, and typically sees others up and down the river doing the same.

Though he said he personally has not seen this city stretch of river get treacherous, warning signs at the park remind visitors that the Deschutes is wild, and to recreate at your own risk. 

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Barney Lerten

(Update-Adding Video)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, has admitted two orphaned bobcat kittens rescued from a highway rest stop for rehabilitation.

The young siblings were rescued after being found alone at a rest stop near Tygh Valley in Wasco County, with no sign of their mother, who is suspected to have been killed by a vehicle, the organization said Monday.

After an initial night in the care of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the kittens were transferred to Think Wild two weeks ago, on May 19. 

At intake, both kittens were estimated to be about four weeks old, underweight, hypothermic, and had diarrhea and external parasites. They had also been fed an inappropriate diet prior to arrival.

Since then, they have received around-the-clock care, including antiparasitic treatments, supportive fluids, proper nutrition, a bath, and their first round of vaccines. 

Over the past week, the kittens have shown promising signs of recovery.

“They are gaining weight steadily, their coats are cleaner and healthier, and they are beginning to exhibit more natural bobcat behaviors like hiding, hissing, and avoiding human presence,” said Savanna Scheiner, Lead Wildlife Technician at Think Wild.  

To minimize the risk of habituation, the kittens are cared for under strict protocols, including limited human interaction, use of camouflage gear, and grooming techniques that simulate maternal care. The tentative plan is to raise the kittens with as little human contact as possible and release them back into the wild after ample live prey testing and once they are old enough to survive on their own. 

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are elusive native predators found throughout Oregon. They are most active at dawn and dusk and prey on small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Young bobcats remain with their mothers for 9–12 months to learn vital hunting and survival skills.

Orphaned kittens face extremely low survival chances in the wild without rehabilitation. With proper care, rescued bobcats can return to their natural habitat and play a vital role in balancing local ecosystems. 

To support the care of these young bobcats and other patients like them, Think Wild invites the community to make a donation to the nonprofit wildlife center. Contributions are tax-deductible and help cover food, medical treatment, and housing needs. Donations directly support the rehabilitation of Central Oregon’s native wildlife and can be made at www.thinkwildco.org/support-us/donate. 

About Think Wild 

Think Wild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Bend. Their mission is to inspire the High Desert community to care for and protect native wildlife through rescue and rehabilitation, outreach and education, and conservation. They provide veterinary treatment and care at the wildlife hospital, staffed by expert wildlife rehabilitation staff, animal husbandry volunteers, and our staff veterinarian. Wildlife conflicts or injuries can be reported to our Wildlife Hotline at (541) 241-8680, which is monitored seven days a week from 8 AM to 4 PM. Visit us online at thinkwildco.org, or on Instagram or Facebook @thinkwildco.   

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Isabella Warren

(Update: Adding video, comments from CET Director)

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You can join Cascades East Transit for free bus rides during Try Transit Week, a community-wide celebration of public transportation throughout Central Oregon this week.

Enjoy free bus rides on all CET routes, extended service hours for Bend routes, and a week of transit-themed events and prize giveaways. Whether you’re a daily rider or new to CET, now is the perfect time to hop on board a CET bus to save money and help the environment.  

“We’re really just trying to get the word out. Have a few different fun activities to encourage ridership. And at the same time, it lines up with the expansion hours, which is the most critical element of getting back to a commuter-based system,” said director Bob Townsend.

Starting Monday, Bend Fixed Route service hours are extended during the mornings and evenings Monday-Friday to provide greater flexibility for commuters and riders who depend on transit. The new hours will start at 6:00am, with the last departure at 7:00pm at Hawthorne Station. 

“Most transit agencies within a year went back to their pre-COVID times. But here we are, five years later. And you know, it’s long overdue,” he added.

As the weather warms up, CET says some routes will see an increase in riders,

“Our hopes are that over time we start to increase summer usage because tourists who come in, it’s easy to ride the bus. They can just get an app on their phone and use our service.”

CET will be moving from free rides beginning this fall. Rides will be two dollars each, but riders who qualify can have their fares reduced to one dollar.

Here’s the rest of CET’s recent announcement:

Explore new opportunities to ride the bus in Bend and beyond by joining the Try Transit Challenge June 2-8. Sign up on Get There Oregon and log at least one round trip on a CET bus for a chance to win a $100 grocery store gift card and other great prizes! Be sure to stop by a CET event for trip planning assistance, schedule information, snacks, and prize giveaways.  

Try Transit Week activities include: 

“Perk and Ride” coffee kiosk and breakfast snacks at Hawthorne Station (334 NE Hawthorne Ave.) in Bend from 7:30am-9am for early morning bus commuters. 

Themed events at Hawthorne Station, Downtown Bend Library, OSU-Cascades, Central Oregon Community College, and the Redmond Transit Hub that include bike loading demos, trivia, snacks, and prizes. 

Celebrate with CET on Thursday, June 5 from 4-7 pm at Hawthorne Station for our main event that includes transit trivia, prize giveaways, tours of new Hawthorne Station amenities, snacks, and popsicles! 

A full list of Try Transit Week events is available at cascadeseasttransit.com/trytransit/. Follow us on Instagram @cascadeseasttransit, tag your ride with #TryTransit, and join the fun! 

Links and resources:  

Sign up for a free Get There Oregon account to log your trips at https://getthere.rideamigos.com/s/commute-options 

Visit CET’s Try Transit webpage for a list of events https://cascadeseasttransit.com/trytransit/ 

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KTVZ News Team

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The annual pop culture event, Beaver State Comic Con, made a return to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.

The convention kicked off Saturday with a special appearance from Jerry Mathers, best known as Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver on the classic sitcom Leave It to Beaver.

Mathers is headlining a star-studded guest lineup that also includes Reb Brown, the action star who played Captain America in the 1979 television series.

Beaver State Comic Con is a multi-genre convention that celebrates everything from comic books and cosplay to movies, TV, and gaming. It’s a gathering place for fans of all ages to meet special guests, dress as their favorite characters, and explore all things nerd culture.

Autograph and photo opportunities with featured guests are available throughout the weekend.

The event runs from 10 am. to 5 p.m. and wraps up Sunday, June 1st.

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KTVZ News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hunter Noack, classical pianist and naturalist, will bring seven concerts to Central Oregon as part of IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild’s 10th anniversary 50-concert tour.

The outdoor concert series is known for creating immersive experiences in nature, where America’s most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall.

Headphones allow audiences to wander, whether on a mountain top, in old growth forests, or in sunny meadows, the music as a soundtrack to their experience in the wild.

The series is branching out with a Dark Sky initiative this year, with two concerts in the Oregon OutbackDark Sky Sanctuary and in Sunriver, Oregon’s 1st Dark Sky-designated community.

A total of eight concerts will be held in Central Oregon landscapes from June 1 – September 17.June 1: Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, Warm SpringsJune 16, 17, 18: Black Butte Ranch, SistersJune 19: Wine Down Ranch, PrinevilleSept 14: Dark Sky, Summer Lake Hot Springs, PaisleySept 15: Dark Sky, Sunriver Resort, SunriverSept 17: Drake Park, Bend

Tickets are $45 and may be purchased on their website. They offer free tickets through the Good Neighbor Program, providing access to those who might otherwise be unable to afford a ticket to the outdoor classical music experience.

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KTVZ News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters conducted a total of 271 acres of prescribed burns on Monday at two locations near Bend and Sisters, and residents are being urged to keep doors and windows closed to ease smoke impacts.

The Big Eddy Block 1 burn totaled 113 acres a mile southwest of Bend, near the junction of Cascade Lakes Highway and Forest Service Road 41. A pilot car was escorting traffic along Road 41.

Residents in Bend and living south and east of the Deschutes River, including Sunriver, La Pine and Redmond, were urged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts, especially overnight and in the early morning.

Meanwhile, 158 acres initially were planned to be burned on Highway 20 Units 81 and 93 about 3 1/2 miles north of Sisters.

Residents in Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, Tollgate, Crossroads and nearby areas were also urged to keep their doors and windows closed to limit smoke impacts.

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Earlier information:

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –  If conditions are favorable on Monday, June 2, the Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burn operations on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger Districts.

Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 215 acres of prescribed burning on Monday approximately one mile southwest of Bend and south of the Cascade Lakes Highway.

 Ignitions are planned for 113 acres on Big Eddy Block 1 Prescribed Burn located near the intersection of Cascade Lakes Highway and Forest Service Road (FSR) 41 along the eastern side of FSR 41.

If conditions allow, firefighters will also conduct 102 acres of prescribed burning on Tiddlywinks Block 2 Prescribed Burn on the west side of FSR 41 on Monday. Ignitions are planned for 10 a.m.

The following road and trail closures will be in place:

Road access to Lava Island Day Use & Trailhead

All trails north of Big Eddy Day Use

Northern portion of Catch & Release Trail

Roads and trails will be closed during ignitions and until roadside and trailside hazards are mitigated. The Cascade Lakes Highway and Forest Service Road 41 will remain open. A pilot car will be implemented if smoke limits visibility.

Smoke will be visible from Bend and the surrounding area. Residents in Bend and those south and east of the Deschutes River, including Sunriver, La Pine, and Redmond are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

Sisters Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 158 acres of ignitions on the Highway 20 Units 81 & 93 Prescribed Burn located approximately three and a half miles north of Sisters, along the north side of Forest Service Road 1012 (Cold Springs Road), and west of Highway 20.

Ignitions are slated to begin around 9 a.m. Smoke will be visible from Sisters, Highway 20, and the surrounding area. Residents in Sisters, Tollgate subdivision, Crossroads, Black Butte Ranch, and the surrounding area are encouraged to keep doors and windows closed to minimize smoke impacts. Smoke impacts are most likely overnight and in the early morning hours.

Smoke impacts are also possible across Highway 20 during ignitions, overnight and in the early morning hours. A pilot car operation will be available if needed. No road or trail closures are anticipated.

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Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.

The nurses, who represent all four St. Charles hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units and presented with a certificate, a pin and a “healer’s touch” sculpture by their hospital’s chief nursing officer.

The five direct-care nurses earning DAISY Awards are:

Emily Cahoon, an Intermediate Care Unit nurse at St. Charles Bend, was recognized for providing exceptional care to a postpartum patient who was also recovering from a stroke. She was specifically recognized for assisting in finding a treatment plan that fit the patient’s specific needs as a new mom.

Acacia Knutzen, a nurse at St. Charles Redmond, was recognized for the compassionate and skilled care she provided to a patient in their final days and the comfort she offered to their family. She supported the family with empathy and understanding during a difficult time, while also providing exceptional medical care.

Melissa Levesque, a nurse at St. Charles Prineville, was recognized for her strong teamwork and dedication to supporting her fellow caregivers. She was also commended for being a mentor to her team, inspiring and empowering others to grow and succeed in their roles

Jessica Thurman, a nurse at St. Charles Madras, was recognized for not only providing exceptional care but also for her thoughtful gesture of purchasing a floral bouquet and card, signed by fellow nurses, to celebrate a patient and their spouse on their wedding anniversary.

Jonathan Schneider, an infusion nurse at St. Charles Cancer Center in Bend, was recognized by a patient for “exemplifying the very best of nursing. His compassion, his humor and his ability to bring light into the lives of his patients make him an extraordinary caregiver. He doesn’t just treat illness — he treats the soul.”

The three nursing leaders earning DAISY awards are:

Erin Olsen, a nurse leader at St. Charles Redmond, was recognized by a fellow caregiver for “creating an environment where teamwork thrives, where challenges are met with solutions, and where successes — big or small — are celebrated. Her dedication, kindness and unwavering support make all the difference, and I couldn’t ask for a better leader.”

Jennifer Brooks, an ambulatory nurse leader at St. Charles Bend, was recognized for her exceptional leadership and consistent support of caregivers and patients. She received special praise for her role during the recent integration with St. Charles Center for Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, where she continues to provide hands on assistance and advocate for caregiver needs.

Taylor Jones, a nurse leader for Sage View and in-patient behavioral health, was recognized for her remarkable leadership and dedication to improving behavioral health care. Through her leadership she has improved patient outcomes and fostered a supportive and collaborative environment for her entire team.

About the DAISY Awards:

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. This is one initiative of The DAISY Foundation to express gratitude to the nursing profession. Additionally, DAISY offers J. Patrick Barnes Grants for Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Projects, The DAISY Faculty Award to honor inspiring faculty members in schools and colleges of nursing and The DAISY in Training Award for nursing students. More information is available at http://DAISYfoundation.org.

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