Month: August 2012

A masked gunman held up a northeast Bend ARCO gas station early Tuesday morning, and a shot was fired during a struggle with an employee, police said. The worker was injured, but not by the gunshot, they said, adding that the robber got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Around 6 a.m., police rushed

Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday that prices for its season passes, which go on sale Thursday at pre-season discount rates, won’t change for the 2012-13 winter season. All winter pass products are offered at the same rates as last year and will go on sale beginning at 9 am PST on Thursday, and available at pre-season

Marijuana is lighting up an all-new debate in Oregon — medical marijuana advocates are pushing for a new type of patient to be able to “smoke away” their pain. “It’s an herbal remedy, and it’s been working for thousands of years for many different reasons,” said Tristan Reisfar, a representative for Mothers Against Misuse and

Don’t let these cool mornings and shorter days fool you: Forests across a significant portion of Oregon remain in high wildfire danger, state Department of Forestry officials warned Wednesday. For recreationists headed to the woods over the Labor Day weekend, basic precautions can make your outing a safe and enjoyable one. Check current restrictions: Public

As two near Eastern Oregon wildfires race across thousands of acres, one prompting campground evacuations, 930 firefighters brought the more than 12,000-acre Waterfalls 2 Fire on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation to 60 percent containment. The Parish Cabin Fire, estimated Wednesday to be 5,000 acres, broke out 12 miles northeast of Seneca, near the intersection

NPG of Oregon Inc., a cluster of television stations that broadcasts live news on the NBC and FOX affiliate in Bend, Oregon is accepting applications for Sports Anchor / Reporter to deliver our top rated sports segment of our newscast. We want someone who combines strong journalistic skills with a personality that will make our

NPG of Oregon Inc., a cluster of television stations that broadcasts live news on the NBC and FOX affiliates in Bend, Oregon is accepting applications for Meteorologist to deliver Local Alert Weather for our top rated newscasts. We are looking for someone who combines strong meteorology and journalistic skills with a personality that will make

NPG of Oregon, Inc. operating 4 stations including KTVZ – NBC, KFXO – FOX, KQRE – Telemundo and The CW in the Bend, Oregon DMA, is accepting applications for an Account Manager to be a part of the Fox/CW team. If you have prior sales experience, are not afraid to cold call and believe in

September 9 through 15 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and to build awareness and work toward suicide prevention, Deschutes County is providing two free trainings. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in Oregon. In Deschutes County, 49 violent deaths occurred in 2010. Eighty percent of those deaths were caused by suicide. Early

The Humane Society of the Ochocos announced staff and operating-hour cuts Wednesday due to a sharp drop in donations in the past year. The shelter will now be open to the public five days a week. Effective immediately, the shelter will be open from 1pm to 5 pm, Wednesday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday,

Laura Craska Cooper of Prineville has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Central Oregon Community College. The COCC Board made the appointment at a special meeting held on Tuesday. Cooper will represent Zone 2 of the College District, which consists primarily of Crook County. She will be sworn in at the next Board

The Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Ft. Rock Ranger District, is closing a Forest Service road temporarily because standing dead trees adjacent to the road are creating a public safety hazard. Forest Service Road 370 will be closed until the hazard trees adjacent to the road are felled. The closure will occur immediately and the public will

The Louisiana Red Cross has requested help from across the country as Hurricane Isaac moved closer to land Tuesday night. Several Central Oregonians are on the ground in three Gulf Coast states prepared to stay as long needed. The Bend-based Oregon Mountain River Chapter of the American Red Cross has sent four volunteers and could

Tuesday was the deadline day for local candidates to file for the November general election. And the Bend City Council has a lot of interest this year. Twelve candidates are vying for four positions this year. That’s twice the number of candidates as in 2010. The race includes two incumbents running to keep their seat,

At most gas stations, you fuel up, grab a soda or perhaps a six-pack of your favorite beer. Now a Bend station is taking that to the next level. The Stop & Go Shell station on Highway 20 and 27th Street has something no other gas station in the Northwest. They now have 30 different

The Bethlehem Inn has elected two new board members: Ryan Enders, Commercial Branch Manager with Home Federal Bank; and Tom O’Shea, Managing Director of Sunriver Resort. Having recently served on the NeighborImpact Board of Directors, Enders understands the challenges associated with homelessness in Central Oregon and is looking forward to sharing his expertise with the

Bureau of Land Management Acting Director Mike Pool announced Monday the selection of Jerome E. Perez as the BLM’s new director for the agency’s state office in Oregon and Washington. Perez is currently the Deputy Regional Forester for the U.S. Forest Service’s Intermountain Region in Ogden, Utah. His starting date is yet to be determined.

The Prineville Police Department will be conducting its second Pedestrian Safety Operation on Thursday, August 30, at different locations in the downtown area, with a special focus on distracted drivers. The operation will be conducted between the hours of 10:00 am to 1:00pm. The Prineville Police Department, in order to ensure pedestrian safety, will be

Nearly 200 athletes come out for track at Summit High School each year, and keeping everyone on the same page could be a coach’s nightmare. “Having access to all the kids that quickly is a huge advantage,” health teacher and head track coach Dave Turnbull said Monday. Turnbull has coached track for more than 20

One trillion dollars — it’s more than Americans have in credit card debt, and according to the Wall Street Journal — it’s also the national student debt. “Student loans are definitely a big part of my life,” COCC student Cammie Patterson said Monday. Financial expert Jay Kolar says students who think they can borrow now