Month: August 2011

It was all eyes on Nancy Sutley, chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, on Wednesday morning in Bend.. From Sunnyside Sports to Phil’s Trailhead, recreational entrepreneurs preached the importance of local activities for our economy. The question everyone brought to the table: What can government really do to stimulate the recreational economy

It was an exciting day for 10 Barrel Brewing Co. on Wednesday. Employees started their morning with a beer, to celebrate the groundbreaking of their newest production facility. Huddled around, waiting for the start, staff took a very unique approach to the groundbreaking. Instead of traditional golden shovels to dig into the dirt, they busted

A 16-month-old girl died at her Culver home Tuesday, two weeks after she fell into the family?s backyard swimming pool, Jefferson County sheriff?s deputies said Wednesday. The girl had been on life support at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center since shortly after the incident, said Detective Starla Green. Remaining under medical supervision, the girl and her

It was a bittersweet, even ironic “homecoming” day for Bend resident Tim Collette who’s home is in foreclosure. His son, Aaron, arrived back home on leave from a tour of duty in Iraq. But hours earlier, his house was sold back to the bank. Specialist Aaron Collette has been serving in Iraq for the past

The National Weather Service dropped its Red Flag Warning for areas of the High Desert Monday night as thunderstorms failed to materialize, providing a welcome breather for firefighters who have tackled several large blazes in recent days. A few thunderstorms developed south of Central Oregon, but dissipated as they approached southern Deschutes and Grant counties

As Wall Street struggled with plummeting stocks on Monday, on the streets of Bend, people were speaking out about the credit downgrade. Some said they are trying to stay optimistic, while others said they are sick and tired of the lack of leadership in Washington, DC. Late Friday, Standard and Poor’s downgraded the U.S. from

On the High Desert, thousands of homes and hundreds of acres use bark dust. From a landscaping perspective, it can give you just the right curb appeal. But, with the right ingredients, it can also give you a headache — or just maybe, a fire. “Bark dust fires can start from multiple things — a

Winding, twisting, rising and falling, Alfalfa Market Road east of Bend has seen some friction between some motorists and cyclists. And one motorist who lives in the area says it’s clear that cyclists need to get over more. Andy Andrews has lived out in Alfalfa for the past 20 years, and drives down Alfalfa Market

A Deschutes River Woods resident was arrested Sunday, accused of firing three gunshots into the air, after authorities were called to the scene by neighbors reporting a screaming man armed with a rifle in a front yard. Deschutes County sheriff?s deputies were dispatched around 3:25 p.m. to 60067 Minnetonka Lane on reports of a man

Unfortunately, the Deschutes County Fair wasn’t all fun and games, especially for one young girl who got a rude awakening Friday morning. Kohlie Walker is part of the 4-H program at the fair, and had her red albino corn snake on display in the reptile section for everyone to see. After Kohlie locked up her

Single tracks, open jeep trails, cool valleys and amazing views can only mean one thing — the Haulin’ Aspen Trail Marathon was back in action Sunday for its seventh year. The point-to-point course started at Miller Elementary School and ended in Aspen Meadows inside Shevlin Park — and the entire race is 99 percent on

The Deschutes County Fair is known for its rides, games and prizes, but one of the most popular attractions — the food vendors — draw huge crowds of cotton candy lovers, elephant ear fans and burrito connoisseurs. Michael Callahan has been running his burrito booth, “Beaver State Burritos,” at the Deschutes County Fair since 1984

Saturday, Drake Park turned into a sea of classic cars for the 26th annual “Flashback Cruz — but the fun didn’t end there. Dozens of classic cars, mostly Chevys, took a “cruz” Sunday from Drake Park all the way up to Mt. Bachelor. Bikers, drivers and pedestrians stopped to wave at the passing antique cars.

It was a blast from the past for thousands at Drake Park Saturday. Hundreds of classic cars were showcased for their engines, paint jobs and interiors for the Flashback Cruz in Bend. The event started 26 years ago, with just 20 cars on display. Now there are nearly 400 cars and thousands filled the park

Thursday’s thunderstorms left behind some serious damage on the High Desert. From gardens to buildings, many people were cleaning up Friday morning. Though thunderstorms were in the forecast, many people in Bend said they didn’t expect such an intense storm so quickly. Heavy rain and dime size hail came down hard and fast, causing flooding

Saturday was a memorable day for residents at Fox Hollow Independent and Assisted Living — especially those who served in the military. Bend American Legion Post 4 conducted a special flag-raising ceremony at Fox Hollow Saturday, honoring 15 of the 65 residents who are veterans. Throughout the past few months, Fox Hollow residents raised money

It’s a beauty — a ’58 Chevy Del Rey being auctioned off by the Central Oregon Community College Foundation to raise scholarship money. And the classic car has a unique tie to Bend’s history as well. “Our scholarships are based upon the recipients financial need and the promise they show in their life and without

A former 1976 Rainier Beer truck has now been turned into a “mobile casualty incident,” or MCI vehicle for the Redmond Airport. The Redmond Airport Fire Station acquired the truck four or five years ago after the Port of Portland gave it up. “It’s designed for a major incident and set up for about 100

Day 2 of the Deschutes County Fair was NewsChannel 21 Day. Bob Shaw and others were on hand Thursday, collecting canned food. The reward, a free ride pass. “That’s pretty sweet,” said 12 year old Grace Davidson. While the cans pile up, do these kids know where all that food is headed? “I think it’s

Thunderstorms that rumbled through Central Oregon also hit much of Bend with torrential rain and dime- to quarter-sized hail, flooding roads, sending Munch and Music concert-goers diving for cover and causing extensive flood-related damage to the downtown Bend Boys and Girls Club The storm peppered the center of the state with more than 2,000 lightning