Two people were arrested Friday, November 13th, following a series of vehicle and foot pursuits through northeast Prineville that began with an attempted traffic stop involving a motorcycle later confirmed to have been stolen.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop Friday afternoon, November 13th, suspending aircraft departures at airports across the United States following a widespread communications failure affecting the nation's air traffic control system.

The Alfalfa Rural Fire District Board of Directors has placed former Fire Chief Chad LaValle on administrative leave following allegations of financial impropriety during his tenure. The board voted 3-1 to suspend LaValle, who has faced heightened scrutiny over district spending and hiring practices.

Watt and Jennifer Childress are law-abiding residents of Nehalem, but both have had recent run-ins with the “food police.” Earlier this year, the couple learned that potlucks open to the public are illegal in Oregon.