Month: November 2012

The Friends of the Library Art Committee, Redmond Branch, is pleased to announce a Call for Photographers for their annual “Photography Exhibition.” The exhibition is open to all photographers residing in Central Oregon who may submit two (2) photographs. Images need not be framed; however, they must be matted and double-sided taped to heavy-weight cardstock

The City of Bend is seeking applicants for positions on the following volunteer commissions and committees: Planning Commission – 1 opening Members make recommendations regarding planning issues in the city. Appointments are for four year terms and the commission meets twice a month. Landmarks Commission – 1 opening Members serve as a land use decision

United Way of Deschutes County is pleased to announce that the $600,000 mark has been surpassed and the organization is well on the way to reaching the $1.25 million goal set for the 2012/13 campaign. “This early campaign success is thanks to the wonderful generosity of individuals, workplace campaign donors and corporate gifts,” states John

As fall weather continues to bring moisture and cooler temperatures across Central Oregon, Deschutes National Forest fuels specialists intend to begin burning on Pine Mountain, adjacent to the Pine Mountain Observatory as early as Friday. As conditions allow, specialists expect to work intermittently over the next several months as they burn piles across approximately 2,400

Low-income homeowners and renters affected by foreclosure now have access to a new statewide service that provides free legal assistance from an attorney to help address urgent foreclosure issues. Oregon Housing and Community Services has contracted with Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) to develop and deliver the new program. The statewide service will be

The St. Charles Cancer Center’s Comprehensive Breast Program has received a three-year full accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program of the American College of Surgeons. “Receiving this accreditation is a way to demonstrate our commitment to comprehensive cancer care from start to finish,” said Dr. Linyee Chang, a radiation oncologist

There’s a new way for Central Oregon doctors to take care of their patients without even being in the hospital. St. Charles Medical Center-Redmond recently bought a telemedicine robot, and on Wednesday, they trained their staff using a mock patient. A doctor evaluated his patient from miles away, as he told the nurse to place

A 62-year-old Madras woman was hurt when her car swerved and crashed into the rear of a stopped school bus on Highway 361 south of Madras Wednesday afternoon , but none of the 43 people aboard the bus were hurt, Oregon State Police said. According to OSP Lt. Carl Rhodes, around 3:45 p.m., a Jefferson

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Thursday that pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay $90 million to Oregon and 37 other states to settle claims that it unlawfully promoted its diabetes drug, Avandia. The 38 attorneys general claimed in lawsuits filed Thursday that GlaxoSmithKline misrepresented the cardiovascular risks posed by Avandia. A negotiated consent

Despite dropping temperatures over the last couple of weeks, residents in the Bend area took advantage of the Half Price Yard Debris Sale and delivered 6,241 cubic yards of flammable yard waste to Deschutes Recycling, a 15% increase over last year. In partnership with the FireFree program, Deschutes Recycling offers the Half Price event to

The intersections of Brookswood Blvd. and Powers Rd. and 18th St. and Empire Ave. are reopening to traffic over the next few days, with two new roundabouts in place, Bend officials said Thursday. Brookswood Blvd. and Powers Rd. will reopen on Friday at 1 p.m. while 18th St. and Empire Ave. will re-open next Tuesday

United Way of Deschutes County is currently recruiting volunteers for the 2013 Take Credit Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) through its collaboration with Partnership to End Poverty. VITA is a free tax preparation service and will aide qualifying local moderate to low-income residents in claiming their tax refund dollars. Volunteers are needed from February

It bringsa whole new meaning to the phrase “home for the holidays”:A Bend cat is reunited with his family, more than three years after he went missing. Arriving in Bend on a grain truck, Felix’s life had an unusual start. The kitten,along with his brothers and sisters,were put into the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s

On any given school day, millions of American kids are in the classroom–at Sisters High School, don’t be surprised to find one class in the woods. “It’s one thing to talk in school,” explained Sisters P.E. teacher Rand Runco. “But to really get out there and sweat with your friends and swim across a river,

It’s likely you already use it to connect with friends and family. Now, Facebook wants you to connect with future employers, using their new application. Job-seekers we spoke with Wednesday welcomed the idea with open arms. “I think the apps are the way to go — it’s kind of the future,” said Jennifer Mason. Facebook

Meyer Memorial Trust, a private foundation not connected to Fred Meyer, Inc., recently awarded $20,050 to Saving Grace to support Mary’s Place, Saving Grace’s supervised visitation and exchange center. Specifically, this grant will pay for technical assistance for a six month study and sustainability plan for Mary’s Place. “We are grateful for the support of

The Bloom Project, formerly Friends with Flowers of Oregon, is pleased to announce its new name and brand. The announcement solidifies The Bloom Project’s commitment to serve hospice and palliative care patients through the gift of flowers in Central Oregon for years to come. “It is with gratitude to our community for support and excitement

The Pacific Coast region is brimming with potential in an increasingly competitive global economy – but that opportunity is jeopardized by transportation, energy and public works systems that are aging or nearing capacity, officials said Wednesday in announcing a new effort to meet those needs. Officials from the states of California, Oregon and Washington and

Eight researchers in a new report led by an Oregon State University professor suggest that climate change is causing additional stress to many Western rangelands, and as a result land managers should consider a significant reduction, or in some places elimination of livestock and other large animals from public lands. A growing degradation of grazing

A Eugene man has admitted in federal court to a Central Oregon mortgage fraud scheme that cost banks up to $7 million in bad loans, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Peter Wilkinson, 43, pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and bank fraud charges related to the scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice said.