Month: September 2012

Several trails and the Tumalo Falls trailhead have closed as construction begins on Bend’s controversial surface water project. Officials say the trails will be closed until the end of May. The project, to replace an aging pipeline, has been in planning for years. Opposition and red tape has slowed the start of the project. “It

Active members of the U.S. Armed Forces may now be able to get a controlled deer or elk tag so they are able to hunt with family and friends while home in Oregon. ODFW on Wednesday filed a temporary rule that gives each of its wildlife districts the chance to authorize up to 20 controlled

Are you ready to vote in the November 6 General Election? Here are some facts and deadlines for you in preparation for Election Day! When will ballots be mailed? Ballots will be mailed on Friday, October 19. Ballots are not forwardable. What is the Voter Registration Deadline? For voters new to Oregon, the deadline to

As part of an on-going tradition, members of the Oregon Military Department (OMD) Army National Guard and the Biak Training Center will conduct a variety of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) activities on or near lands the military leases for training from the Prineville District BLM. “Although the OMD works year-round to maintain and improve

The Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council (ORTAC) invites trail proponents statewide to expand Oregon’s network of non-motorized, state designated trails. The process defines two trail designation categories: Scenic and Regional. “ORTAC’s intent is to have a statewide system of trails that showcases Oregon’s exceptional trail experiences in both rural and urban areas,” said Nancy Ream

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday more than 200 grants to more than 110 American Indian and Alaska Native nations. The grants will provide more than $101 million to enhance law enforcement practices, and sustain crime prevention and intervention efforts in ten purpose areas including public safety and community policing; justice systems planning; alcohol

Deschutes County Planning Director Nick Lelack was recently appointed to the University of Oregon’s Department Planning, Public Policy and Management’s Advisory Council (PPPM). The PPPM Advisory Council is an external relations group, connecting the county’s Community Development Department with activities and trends, identifying opportunities for service or research, and working with the Department to facilitate

A laid-off bloodhound who found a new gig in Bend had a successful first day on the job Wednesday, tracking down a missing Alzheimer’s patient who wandered away from an assisted living center. Bend police responded around 12:40 p.m. to the report of a missing Alzheimer’s patient near Northeast 27 th Street, said Lt. Chris

Do you know someone who has a Breast Cancer Survivor Story and wouldn’t mind sharing it? NewsChannel 21 will be doing news stories during the month of October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) honoring local women who have won the Breast Cancer battle. The first 30 entries received will receive a FREE Pandora Gift from Saxon’s

Wildfire risk remains high to extreme throughout Central Oregon, officials said Wednesday evening after firefighters contained an escaped field burn north of Prineville. “The weather forecast remains dry and warm through the upcoming weekend,” the Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Center warned. “The forecast does not yet predict what fire managers consider a ‘season-ending event’ from

Central Oregon Pediatric Associates is now accepting appointments for pediatric vaccinations against influenza. COPA is holding numerous “flu shot clinics” at each of its three locations in east Bend, west Bend and Redmond in order to provide convenient access for busy families. For information on clinic days and available appointments, call COPA at 541-389-6313 or

This fall Oregon State University – Cascades will offer its first graduate course in public health. The course, Principles of Health Behavior, will apply towards OSU’s Graduate Certificate in Public Health. The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is an online program designed for public health practitioners and others seeking professional development and continuing education within

We are proud to announce COMAC, a new organization developing in Central Oregon. We are uniting the Music and Arts Community in to one co-operative organization, working solely for the benefit, advocacy and support of all things music and arts related. The Central Oregon Music & Arts Coalition welcomes musicians, artists, actors, theatrical professionals, promoters,

The Tykeson Family Charitable Trust has committed $1 million to the expansion of the Oregon State University–Cascades campus into a four-year university, OSU President Ed Ray announced Wednesday. Ray made the announcement at a news conference held in the Old Mill District, near the site of the envisioned expansion. This is the first million-dollar gift

For the sixth straight year, more than 800 volunteers joined forces to provide free medical, dental and many other social services to more 2,500 citizens in need who came from around the region to attend last Saturday’s Central Oregon Project Connect, held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. Since its inception, the one-day, one-stop

A temporary area closure will be in effect in the Coyote Butte area, off of Forest Service Road 18, from October 1 through October 5. The closure is necessary to implement an invasive plant treatment in the quarry area. This is a high-use area and closing the area will reduce conflict and ensure the safety

Central Oregon students have a chance to turn their observations of nature into useful inventions by participating in the 21st annual Inventerprise contest sponsored by Bend Research with support from Bend-La Pine Schools and Central Oregon Community College. The focus of this year’s science challenge for students in grades K-12 is on turning observations of

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) has once again dropped its 20-year fixed rate home loan to 2.75 percent (3.362 APR). The ORVET Home Loan Program continues to provide one of the lowest home loan interest rates available to qualified veteran home buyers. Additionally, the program’s 30-year loan rate is now 3.125 percent with

Caldera is pleased and honored to announce its 2013 Artists in Residence. After a rigorous and competitive application review, 17 diverse professional artists in visual, performing, and literary arts have been chosen for month-long residencies at Caldera. Every winter from January through March,Caldera provides artists month-long residencies – the gift of time and space to

The winner of the 2012 Obsidian Prize for Poetry is no stranger to awards. In fact, Melissa Mylchreest won the 2011 Obsidian Prize for Poetry. And in 2012 she won once again, this time for her poem ‘For Jolene.’ Mylchreest’s winning entry was selected from among more than 175 entries, all of which were read