Month: April 2012

NPG of Oregon Inc., a cluster of television stations that includes the NBC, FOX, The CW, and Telemundo affiliates in Bend, Oregon, is accepting applications for a Promotion Producer. The Promotion Producer is responsible for creating effective television advertisements promoting our news product and station projects. Applicants should have an understanding of branding, ability to

No major cuts on the horizon — that was the message conveyed at the Bend-La Pine School Board’s budget meeting Tuesday night. Superintendent Ron Wilkinson presented his budget proposal for next school year. The district says it will be working with about $124 million next year, slightly less than the $125 million they had for

When the trees start blooming, people usually start thinking about making their yards look pretty. Even at NewsChannel 21, we got the station’s landscaping done early: We cut our grass, trimmed the hedges and put in mulch. Land Effects, a landscaping company in Bend, has been in the business for five years. “This is always

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has been caring for 75 livestock, including 55 horses and 20 cattle, since January, after a Powell Butte ranchhand was arrested and charged with dozens of counts of neglect. On Tuesday, the animals were supposed to be sold at an auction on the Crook County Courthouse steps. But the postponement

A Lancair turboprop kit plane crashed in a remote wooded area south of Sisters Monday morning, killing the two men aboard, authorities said late in the day, while an hours-long methodical search of the widespread crash scene for plane parts and other evidence continued Tuesday. The Lancair Propjet turboprop crashed ?under unknown circumstances? several miles

Nature served up the warmest day of the year for Saturday’s Earth Day celebrations in Bend and across the High Desert. Temperatures soared into the upper 70s, even 80 degrees in places, and were comfortable as can be for Earth Day Parade and Fair participants, after weeks of cool, showery weather. Hndreds of people gathered

Sunday was International Mother Earth Day, so Maragas Winery in Culver celebrated by doing something logical and natural: some planting. Central Oregon’s first wine company is expanding its vineyard by 18 acres, and began the expansion Sunday by planting grape vines. The first was planted by Samantha and her dad, winery owner Doug Maragas. Maragas

Hundreds of people hit the ground running at Bend’s Riverbend Park Sunday morning, all for a great cause. It was CASA’s (Court Appointed Special Advocates) fifth annual “Light of Hope” race, a run to raise money and awareness for children who are unable to live safely at home. Nearly 250 people of all ages took

If Bend resident and repeat city council candidate Ron Boozell has his way, the city will become an island of legality for marijuana users, and Bend officials will gain both economic development and more dollars to spend on other needs, rather than enforcing rules against pot possession. Boozell received approval Friday from City Recorder Robyn

Highway 20E east of Brothers was fully open again late Friday, two days after a tanker truck carrying about 46,000 pounds of liquid fertilizer crashed, overturned and began to leak its cargo Wednesday night, shutting the highway for about two hours, Oregon State Police reported. The truck driver was unhurt, but was cited by OSP

You’ve seen the TV and print ads for months now: a traveling cash-for-gold buying company coming to Bend nearly every other weekend. Secured Gold Buyers managers say that’s because in this economy, there’s still a demand of customers here looking to make a quick buck. Go through your old jewelry box and you’ll probably find

If ever you had the urge to go green, Saturday is the day. “Clean our yards up, and maybe plant a tree or two,” Ken Karnes said Friday about his plans for Earth Day. Saturday is Earth Day, and you won’t have to look far to find a way to celebrate. At 11 a.m., the

A northwest Bend neighbor was rocked awake early Thursday by an explosion and fire that severely burned one man. Investigators spent the day on scene and determined the blast apparently was sparked by someone lighting a cigarette in a cottage living room, near a furnace with a loose natural gas connection. The explosion occurred and

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., will hold town halls in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties later this month, his office announced Thursday. Merkley will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions and invite their suggestions about how to tackle the challenges facing Oregon and America. ?Fighting for Oregonians is my number

A fourth debate was held at 1300 Wall Wednesday for the two Republican candidates wanting the Deschutes County Commission seat currently held by Democrat Alan Unger. Tom Greene and Phil Henderson discussed what they would do differently than the current board, their budget priorities and what they thought is the most important problem facing the

The Bend City Council proceeded on a now-familiar 6-to-1 course Wednesday night to spend another $19.2 million on its controversial water pipeline project, bringing the total contract so far to more than $23 million. Steadfast critic Councilor Jim Clinton said he’s “more firmly convinced the city is spending too much money for a project with

According to numbers released Tuesday by the Homeless Leadership Coalition, more Central Oregonians are staying homeless longer. One woman who has been homeless for six years said she wants the community to understand the struggles she and others face. On the streets, one Bend woman goes by Liz. She spends many days on a street

Three California residents were arrested on drug charges in a southeast Bend traffic stop and subsequent pair of motel raids late last week, accused of making routine trips to Bend to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine, authorities said. Thursday?s arrests ?will disrupt the flow of methamphetamine into the Central Oregon region,? said Lt. Ken Mannix

Two Bend residents were arrested on drug possession, manufacture and distribution charges late last week during a traffic stop in northeast Bend, drug agents said Tuesday. Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team detectives contacted the pair, Jonah Schmidt, 35, and Christopher Hulgan, 39, around 8 p.m. last Thursday at the intersection of Butler Market Road and

For one day at least, the off-court acrimony over a decision not to build a new arena was put aside by Sacramento Kings fans. Despite anger over Friday’s announcement by Kings ownership that the arena plans were shelved, a near-sellout crowd showed up at aging Power Balance Pavilion on Sunday and was sent home happy