Month: November 2012

A matched savings program run by HomeSource of NeighborImpact provides financial incentives to help low income households achieve long-held savings goals. For every dollar invested into the program also known as an individual development account (IDA), $3 are matched by the state. “The spirit of the matched savings program is to help people develop regular

A Tumalo father who shot and killed his son took the stand in his own defense Friday. Jim Hargrve broke down on occasion as he talked about his relationship with Steven and what led him to pull the trigger last December. Recalling memories of his son Steven, who he shot and killed Jim Hargrave broke

Sixteen exceptional nurses from across Oregon were recognized Friday at the annual March of Dimes Nurse of the Year awards breakfast, presented by Oregon Health & Science University. With nearly 400 nurses nominated, the statewide committee selected 16 winners in a blinded process. While the immense value and profound effect that all nurses have on

Nearly two years after voting in a union, and after numerous bargaining sessions failed to reach an initial contract, service workers at St. Charles Medical Center-Bend voted Thursday to end their Service Employees International Union representation. The decertification vote was 334-212, a far wider margin then the one by which the SEIU representation was approved

Some high mountain meadows in the Pacific Northwest are declining rapidly due to climate change, a study suggests, as reduced snowpacks, longer growing seasons and other factors allow trees to invade these unique ecosystems that once were carpeted with grasses, shrubs and wildflowers. The process appears to have been going on for decades, but was

The Oregon Department of Revenue said Friday it has extended some tax filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Taxpayers who cannot meet normal filing and payment deadlines because of the storm now have until November 7 to file returns and tax payments that would have been due October 30 or 31.

A Tumalo man who shot and killed his son took the stand in his own defense Friday, detailing what transpired on that fateful night at the family’s home last December. “I was angry,” James Hargrave acknowledged, before firing the fatal shot — in self-defense, he insisted in a climactic day of his murder trial before

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., repeated his criticisms of President Obama’s record in a Friday appearance on CNN shortly before the monthly jobs numbers were released, a late milestone in the run-up to Election Day. Here’s his talk with CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, in full: OLEDAD O’BRIEN: Welcome back, everybody. Just minutes away from what could be

Kevin Bacon, Mary J. Blige, Tina Fey (NBC’s “30 Rock”), James Gandolfini, Al Roker (NBC’s “Today”) and Jon Stewart are the newest stars to join NBCUniversal’s broadcast of “Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together.” The one-hour live benefit telethon will air tonight (8-9 pm ET) across the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC,

The Oregon Student Mock Election, brought to the state by the League of Women Voters of Oregon Education Fund, tallied the results from elections held in schools around the state on Thursday — and President Obama won overwhelming support for re-election. More than 49,000 Oregon students participated in classroom exercises, voting, or both. Student voters

One of the highest voter turnouts in recent elections is expected to come to a climax next Tuesday night. As of Thursday, 40 percent of registered voters in Deschutes County had returned their ballots, and by Election Night, that number is expected to double. Thursday also marked the last day to safely mail in your

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, the networks of NBCUniversal — including NBC, Bravo, CNBC, E!, G4, MSNBC, Style, Syfy and USA – will join forces to air a one-hour live benefit telethon, “Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together,” on Friday, November 2 (8-9 pm ET). Hosted by NBC “Today” anchor Matt Lauer,

Mugshots, handcuffs and fingerprints all used to be part of Archie Hamilton’s routine. “Seven years ago, the courts labeled me a career criminal,” said Hamilton. Addicted to methamphetamine and willing to do anything for a hit, Hamilton was on his way to an overdose or life in prison. “I was so strung out, I didn’t

Something special is brewing on the pitch over at Summit High School. The girls’ team is ranked #1 in state, while the boys’ team is ranked second. It’s been a season of firsts for the Summit soccer program. In the school’s 11 years of existence, this is the first time both the girls and guys

Students listen intently as Bend High art teacher Jesse Lockwood shows them the process of making their own pottery. It may sound like any old classroom, but this one is jam-packed with students. “It’s something I have grown accustom to it’s just how it’s been since I have been here,” said Lockwood. “I have had

Some will tell you it’s a pygmy variety of bear. To others, it’s a superhero with fierce sideburns. On the spectrum of enigmatic beasts, it’s only slightly less mysterious than a sasquatch. But the wolverine is a very real animal, and biologists want to know whether the species is living in the Oregon Cascades. “Everyone

A working smoke alarm in your home can mean the difference between life and death. Smoke alarms with batteries that are dead, disconnected, or missing cannot alert you to the dangers of smoke and fire. So, when you turn your clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 4, test your smoke alarms

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon just got more comfortable thanks to a La-Z-Boy ® furniture donation from the Bend La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store. The two donated queen sleeper sofas will enable families staying at this “home away from home” to sleep up to six adults in their room and will serve hundreds

On Friday, November 16, Bend Area Habitat for Humanity will celebrate their 100 th Home milestone with a Home Dedication Celebration event at 2856 NE Spring Water Place in Bend at 11:30 a.m. The 100 th Home will be sold to Amber Schmied and her daughter, Kassidie. For more than 23 years, Bend Area Habitat

Over the past four years, hundreds of volunteers have stepped up to help maintain landscaping in Bend’s public rights of way. Now, Bend is going to tackle some of the worst medians, to make them not just look better but easier to maintain, officials said Wednesday. “The city appreciates (the volunteers’) continuing efforts to keep