Month: October 2012

Warm Springs is about to take a big step in addressing child abuse prevention in their community. Bend’s KIDS ((Kids Intervention and Diagnostic Service) Center in Bend is dedicated to the prevention , evaluation and treatment of child abuse. Their mission will now be extending far beyond their walls. The Warm Springs tribes will open

The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary is offering a series of cooking classes as fundraisers in support of disabled veterans, their families and the community. The first class, beginning Sunday, October 28th at the VFW Post on 4th and Olney, from 1 to 4 p.m., will be taught by Sushi Chef, Su Ward, recently of Yoko’s

A Tumalo man has been arrested on burglary and other charges, accused of breaking into a Tumalo home, where he was confronted by a resident, and another similar incident late last week at an unoccupied home south of Bend, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Tuesday. He allegedly went into the homes to take prescription medications,

Oregon State Police said Tuesday they recently welcomed two new “members” to the department when “Hank” and “Thunder,” trained drug detection canines, completed training and jumped into their patrol vehicles, eager to hit the road. With these new additions, OSP now has ten trained drug detection canines working around the State to assist OSP and

Beginning Tuesday, many portions of the Pole Creek Fire closure area southwest of Sisters are open; however, some closures will continue within the interior portion of the fire. Portions of the closure that are opened include: Forest Service Road 16 and areas east of the road, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Black Crater Trail, and

Oregon recovered more than half of the municipal waste Oregonians generated in 2011 – the highest rate since the state started measuring waste recovery rates in 1992. At the same time, per-capita waste disposal in Oregon dropped to the lowest amount ever since 1992. These two findings are from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for children, but sometimes the most hectic for parents. Nearly 94 percent of children between the ages of four and twelve participate in Halloween activities each year, so the Oregon State Police – Missing Children Clearinghouse and the National Center for Missing and Exploited

Did you know that more than 1,300 arts, heritage, and humanities non-profits produce and protect cultural activities on behalf of Oregonians? Now, for the first time, those activities are being catalogued in one place. “Oregon Culture: A Field Guide” aims to serve local communities and visitors by presenting the best, most beloved Oregon cultural activities

Residents of Prineville with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, can now receive cardiopulmonary rehabilitation close to home. Beginning Nov. 7, Pioneer Memorial Hospital will offer the service Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Patients require a referral from their pulmonologist or primary care physician. “Rather than having to travel to Bend, Prineville residents will have access

The Board of Directors of Abilitree announced that Tim Johnson, present Work Center Director, will become the new Executive Director of Abilitree commencing with Jim Lee’s retirement at the close of this calendar year. Stated current Board President Bethany Graham; “We are thrilled to have Tim Johnson moving into the role of Executive Director. “Tim

Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce that Structus Building Technologies and Warm Springs Composite Products (WSCP) have been selected as finalists for Manufacturing Company of the Year held by the Portland Business Journal each year. EDCO nominated the two companies and prepared the award submissions, working closely with the two companies.

Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates dropped slightly for all three Central Oregon counties in September, as back-to-school employment numbers helped make up for other job losses, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. The statewide unemployment rate also fell slightly in September (8.7%) from the August rate of 8.9 percent. The national unemployment rate improved in September

The Baldy’s Barbeque 3 rd Annual Bend Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 22. The event will benefit feed the hungry programs in Deschutes County. The course will start and finish at a NEW location on NW Skyliner Ranch Road in beautiful Northwest Bend. The 5k, 10K Fun run/walk and 1 Mile Trotters Walk

There have been many – too many – tragic, fatal motorcycle crashes across the High Desert and Oregon this year. But the news of one brought an even deeper sadness among those who did not even know a Redmond man, only that he had died in a horrible crash, when he struck and killed his

Three of six Redmond teens in a speeding car were injured, one seriously, early Tuesday when the unlicensed driver failed to make a curve on Fryrear Road east of Sisters. The car left the road and rolled at least twice, throwing one passenger to the ground, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said. The driver, an unidentified

They’re an important demographic for both nominees: young voters. A dozen of them sat inside the student government room at COCC watching the last presidential debate Monday night. The COCC students NewsChannel 21 talked with after the debate tell us they believe neither candidate won. David Gillespie is part of a key demographic both candidates

Political buttons, signs and stickers are an election year tradition. And here in Central Oregon, they’re selling like hot cakes. Leaders of the Deschutes County Democrats and Republicans said on Monday they can hardly keep up with the demand for Obama and Romney souvenirs and trinkets. The most popular items are the yard signs. But

It’s been 105 years since the Oregon State football team has started 6-0 on the season, and now Beaver Fever is catching on across the state. “Traditionally, I would be a Ducks fan, but anybody that does well that is close to home is good for me,” said Daniel Cosgrove. “Definitely watching the Beavers hoping

Central Oregon got its first taste of winter Monday morning as large snowflakes covered cars and yards around Bend. “I wasn’t expecting it until probably November,” said COCC freshman Isabel Garcia. “It was a little bit surprised,” said Bend resident Lisa Barnett. “I’m not the biggest snow fan, so it caught me off-guard.” Although the

Portland developer and philanthropist John Gray, developer of such iconic Oregon resorts as Sunriver and Salishan, has died. Gray, who was 93, was known for developing some of the state’s most prominent resorts, including the Sunriver resort near Bend and the Salishan resort on the Oregon Coast. Later in life, he became known for his