Month: January 2013

The Bend City Code, Development Code and City Charter are now available online in new, optimized versions for both computers and mobile devices. New functionality includes advanced search features, bookmarking and printing options. A Municipal Code is a compilation of all legislative ordinances of a city in one document. The Development Code is a comprehensive

The Bloom Project, formerly Friends with Flowers of Oregon, is excited to announce the receipt of a grant from OnPoint Community Credit Union. “We are grateful to OnPoint Community Credit Union for their support of our service learning projects, providing an opportunity for students to participate as volunteers and learn more about the mission of

If you drive an electric car, you don’t pay any gas tax, of course. But soon, you could pay something else, to help fund roads and maintenance. When you fill up in Oregon, you pay about 48 cents a gallon in taxes–30 cents go to the state and help pay for road construction and maintenance,

The NRA has not been shy in saying, “a gun in every school.” At Wednesday night’s Redmond school board meeting, a parent suggested just that, but school officials say while an armed officer would be beneficial, it comes down to the money. Redmond mother Mandi Puckett put together the proposal, and created a website, schoolsafetyproposal.com.

Calm, centered, but still working up a sweat. It’s a class offering all the physical, mental and spiritual yoga disciplines, but in a room that’s cranked up to triple digits. This is hot yoga, and the Eastside Bend studio owner, Steve Landry, is addicted to heat. “I came to Bend in 1995 and built a

Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., announced Thursday that steelhead in Central Oregon will receive a new federal designation, accelerating steelhead recovery efforts. The new “experimental” designation allows the community to proceed with its collaborative conservation efforts without risking violations of the Endangered Species Act. “Our communities in Central

Starting January 26, SCORE business counselors will be available at Redmond Public Library on the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon for free small business counseling. Small business owners can avoid costly mistakes by learning from someone who’s “been there, done that.” “We are working and retired business professionals that are

Family Access Network (FAN) is working with Intrepid Marketing of Bend to create a new video in support of the local non-profit’s mission: To improve lives by ensuring all children in Deschutes County have access to basic-need services. The 5-minute documentary-style video, which will debut at their April 9 annual fundraiser luncheon, will share the

The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation announced Thursday that the new Lions Eyeglass Assistance Program (LEAP) is open for business. The program works closely with Lions Clubs throughout Oregon and Northern California to help adults who can’t afford eye exams or eyeglasses. OLSHF is a nonprofit foundation of the 170 Oregon Lions Clubs that

Fuels specialists with the Prineville BLM are anticipating being able to burn 15 acres of piles at the BLM Beach next week, based on the current weather forecast. The BLM Beach is a campground located on the south shore of the Metolius arm of Lake Billy Chinook, mile east of the Three Rivers Recreation Area.

The City of Bend is seeking applicants for one position on the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC). Committee members are appointed by the City Council to recommend traffic safety improvements and programs. Applicants must live within the Bend city limits. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 25. For applications or more

After the mass school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, gun control talks formally started in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. Many Central Oregonians are getting fired up, with some wanting stricter laws, and others wanting no changes. A task force has been set up, led by Vice President Joe Biden to help find a way to stop

With the flu season across much of the country in full swing, the High Desert is bracing for what could be a bad year. St. Charles in Bend said in an email that they’ve seen an increase in the number of positive tests in it’s labs. In November, they reported 6 tests that came back

Daniel Keeton’s doggie brew business has been years in the making. But until last summer, his only customer was his dog, Lola Jane. After we profiled Dawg Grog Sunday night, success came to Keeton — literally overnight. “I had absolutely no idea this was going to be as big as it is right now,” Keeton

Early in the morning, before the sun rises and long before any skier or snowboarder is heading to the mountain, a lot of Mt. Bachelor employees are working hard to prepare for the day. Once a storm system passes over the Cascades, the resort enters a Storm Recovery mode, a state of operations where employees

Flu season is in full swing in Central Oregon, but it’s still not too late to get your shots, a local health official said Wednesday. Health specialists say usually, flu season doesn’t peak until February. This year it started a bit earlier. Although flu shots aren’t 100 percent effective, doctors say they are still your

The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation concluded 2012 with 861 members, the largest number since the patron-benefit program began in 2005. “We’re actively broadening our base of support, more than doubling our membership rolls since December 2010,” said Lisa Vann, the Tower Foundation’s membership coordinator. “With benefits including advance notice of upcoming shows, complimentary beverages and

A Prineville woman was hospitalized after losing control of her SUV on an icy corner north of Prineville and slamming into a power pole, knocking out power in the area, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said. Her two children also were in the vehicle but were unhurt, they said. Deputies, Prineville police and Crook County Fire

The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Tuesday that Myrlie Evers-Williams, has been selected to deliver the invocation and Rev. Louie Giglio has been selected to deliver the benediction at the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony of President Obama and Vice President Biden on Monday, January 21. The Washington Post reported, “It is believed to be the first time

BendBroadband’s Jazz at the Oxford announced Wednesday that they are launching a series of free educational music workshops, led by several world-class jazz musicians, targeted to Central Oregon music students. “For young music students in our region, this is an incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most accomplished musicians