Month: December 2012

As a campus monitor at Redmond’s, Ridgeview High School, Amanda Hinshaw’s job is to keep an eye on kids between classes. Redmond police Capt. Brian McNaughton described to NewsChannel 21 on Wednesday what the duties of a campus monitor are, as it’s not the same thing as a school resource officer. “They are just kind

For many of us, Clackamas Town Center is a place we passed through, shopped for presents or grabbed a bite to eat. It brings the shooting that much closer to home. I’ve been to that mall dozens of times, and never thought something like this would ever happen. It’s a familiar place for me and

A Bend man who bought a handgun at Fred Meyer Tuesday morning went back inside just minutes later — not to return it or ask a question, but to seek medical help, having shot himself in the hand while loading it, police said. Officers say the man, in his late 20s, went back into the

Visitors to the Bureau of Land Management’s Maston Area west of Redmond have a new trailhead, thanks to an Oregon State Parks grant, community support and the work of volunteers last weekend. Not too long ago, the Maston Trail Use Area was an area struggling to meet its potential – different user groups clashed over

West Bend Property Company, the developer of NorthWest Crossing, announced Wednesday that the 24-foot-wide trail crossing project at Lemhi Pass Drive and Skyliners Road is complete and ready for bicyclists, runners and pedestrians. The developer worked with the city of Bend on the plans to allow users to avoid street traffic and safely use area

A 28-year-old Redmond-area woman who worked as a campus monitor at the new Ridgeview High School was arrested Tuesday on charges of having sex with a 16-year-old Gilchrist boy and furnishing alcohol to at least six minors, police said. Amanda Maralyn Hinshaw, 28, was contacted and taken into custody at her home, less than a

Mountain View Hospital will join St. Charles Health System on Jan. 1, becoming the fourth hospital in the region to be operated by the nonprofit company, the organizations said Tuesday. The boards of both organizations have finalized an agreement outlining the major terms and conditions of an asset transfer that will include offering employment to

The Bethlehem Inn has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation. The grant funding represents the second and final year of support to increase community involvement and build development capacity to assist in the fulfillment of the Inn’s mission of Transforming Lives with Shelter, Help and Hope for adults and families experiencing

The Bend Park & Recreation District is seeking adult volunteers to coach girls’ middle school basketball programs. Held in partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, the middle school program runs January 9th through early March. Practices and games are held mid-week. Coaches volunteer approximately 4-5 hours per week through the season. Basketball experience is preferred. Volunteer

The Deschutes National Forest released an environmental assessment Wednesday on plans to develop a paved path from Sunriver to the Forest Service’s Lava Lands Visitor Center. A public comment period on the project will begin on Thursday. The forest is proposing to construct an approximately 6-mile paved path to create a safe route for bicyclists

Beginning the weekend before Christmas, the Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, and Deschutes Forest Conservation Association will begin offering free snowshoe tours and ski/snowboard tours at Mt. Bachelor. In addition to the tours, roving rangers will add to visitors’ enjoyment of the area. As snow conditions allow on all weekends and holidays, FREE

Gov. John Kitzhaber ordered all flags at public institutions statewide to be lowered immediately and flown at half-staff until sunset Wednesday as a “mark of respect” for the victims of the Clackamas Town Center shooting. “My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and their friends during this very difficult time,” said Kitzhaber.

Most days, a 4th grader getting a hair cut — not that big of a deal. But when a Bend boy has been growing it out for more than a year, people tend to notice. On Tuesday, Josh Groth, a student at Bear Creek Elementary, had 10 inches of hair chopped off to donate to

Gov. John Kitzhaber announced Monday Nike’s big expansion plans, which could have widespread positive effects on other businesses. The athletic apparel giant wants to know the state won’t change it’s tax rules after making a huge investment, and that it will only be taxed in Oregon on its sales in the state. Legislators are likely

The City of Bend is seeking applicants for two vacant positions on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Applicants are needed from representatives of local lending institutions as well as representatives from affordable housing providers. These are the only applications that will be considered as all other positions on the committee have been filled. All applicants

A 21-year-old Prineville man was arrested on DUII and hit-and-run charges early Tuesday after allegedly walking away from a rear-end crash on Highway 126 near the Ochoco Viewpoint, police said. Dispatchers got a report around 1:10 a.m. of the rear-end crash near the entrance to the viewpoint, said Police Chief Eric Bush. The caller indicated

Hunters that purchased 2012 deer and elk tags need to report their hunt results on time (Jan. 31, 2013 for most tags) or they will be penalized $25 when they purchase a 2014 hunting license. Hunters are required to report on each deer, elk, cougar, bear, pronghorn and turkey tag purchased—even when they were not

With favorable weather conditions predicted for the rest of the week, fuels specialists from the Prineville BLM will continuing to burn several areas located on public land near Eagle Crest Resort and along Cline Falls Highway. Burning will begin December 12 th , and is expected to continue for approximately three days, depending on weather

The Oregon average for regular unleaded gas has fallen to its lowest point of the year, $3.37 a gallon, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. That drops the average below the year’s previous low price, which was $3.385 on Jan. 2. The Oregon average falls six cents this week to $3.37, while the national average loses a

A Deschutes River Woods resident said she saw a cougar in her yard Monday morning, apparently feeding on a bird, sparking a fruitless search for the animal and a warning and reminders from authorities on what to do in such encounters. Around 9:45 a.m. Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an address in the