Month: February 2013

In support of an international Rotary effort to eradicate polio and encourage Central Oregonians to vaccinate their children, The Rotary Club of Greater Bend announced a local campaign last year with the goal to raise at least $15,000 to support the worldwide effort. The second Pints for Polio event is scheduled to kick-off Saturday, March

Law enforcement agencies from Deschutes and Crook counties are joining the state of Oregon in a 14-day traffic enforcement blitz dedicated to proper safety belt and child restraint use from February 11 through February 24. Local agencies include the Bend Police Department, Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Prineville Police

The City of Bend Arts, Beautification & Culture Commission (ABC Commission) is accepting nominations for the ABC Awards 2013. This award honors five individuals, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to the City’s arts, culture, natural environment or public spaces in the year 2012. Liz Rink, Co-Chair of the ABC Commission said, “Bend

The Rotary Club of Bend is seeking to partner with a Central Oregon non-profit organization over the course of the next Rotary year, which begins July 1, 2013. A request for proposal has been issued by the club, which will select a local organization to partner with to provide financial and hands-on project support. “Our

Compared with other states, Oregon ranks near the bottom of the list in a new report about housing affordability and the rate of home ownership. The state received a “D” for not doing enough to help people buy and keep their homes, on a new national scorecard from the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED). A

A milestone for the Oregon Natural Desert Association, more commonly known as ONDA. The association celebrates 25 years this year. The goal: to protect, defend and restore Oregon’s High Desert. And there’s a lot of desert to protect. In the last 10 years, ONDA has managed to be a key player in moves to protect

It’s an idea that has been tossed around over the years, but now it looks like Central Oregon Community College is on the right track to get a collaborative garden. Funds still need to be met, but the college recently gave the go-ahead with the project. The sign is up for what is called the

Bend fire officials are offering safety reminders and and outlining the steps they take to inspect concert venues, in light of the recent tragedy in Brazil, where more than 230 people lost their lives in a nightclub fire caused by pyrotechnics and hampered by overcrowding and blocked exits. Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki said, “This

Bend police asked the public for help Saturday night in hopes of finding a pickup truck sought in a hit-and-run case for running a southwest Bend stop sign and colliding with another car last month, injuring a Bend woman. Around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, police responded to the hit-and-run crash at the intersection

A barred owl in Bend is attracting a lot of attention, so much so our newsroom has been flooded with pictures. People are stopping in the Old Mill District to get an up close and personal look. “We say maybe he escaped from the High Desert Museum,” Paul Frazier jokingly said Friday “He’s so unafraid

Getting girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math was the goal at a fair for Girl Scouts held Saturday in Bend. The Bend branch of the American Association of University Women put together the science and engineering fair at the Elks Lodge. About 30 fourth- and fifth-grade Girl Scouts from around Central Oregon learned

When disasters strike, sometimes it may be hard to remember your animals, or to be able to evacuate them safely.That’s the job of one team here in Central Oregon. The Pet Evacuation Team held a training session in Redmond Saturday for new volunteers, as well as a refresher for current participants. The team is a

One second-story window sits unbroken in a home just east of Bend after a frightening early-morning shooting left three others damaged. Just after 4 a.m., the family living in the home at 62625 Bunchgrass Place was awakened by seven bullets ripping through the glass. The walls in the second-story living room are now littered with

Healing Reins is a national accredited horse-centered therapy program here in Central Oregon. The program helps more than 100 riders a week including those suffering with autism, traumatic brain injuries to even at-risk youth. Now, add cancer patients. The High Hopes Cancer Survivor Program started six months ago, through St. Charles-Bend. The program helps patients

The Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division said Friday it has developed maps that show where high levels of radon can be found around the state. The OHA’s Radon Program recently collected radon test data from radon test kit manufacturers. The data show that some areas of the state have particularly high levels of radon.

In the three weeks since burglars stole a red Hummer, two ATVs and numerous other items from a Prineville ranch, authorities have conducted raids, recovered stolen items and arrested four Prineville residents, three at a Wheeler County ranch during another burglary in progress, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said Friday. Deputies responded on Jan. 10 to

“High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise.” Dr. Mike Widmer, a cardiologist with the Heart Center in Bend, is describing some of the risk factors for heart disease. Friday was national “Wear Red Day” and February is Heart Disease Awareness Month, and Widmer said people need to pay attention: Heart disease

Avrey Walker is a 9-year-old Redmond girl, battling leukemia for her third time. On Friday, her father talked about the experimental procedure she’s undergoing in Philadelphia, where a disabled HIV virus is being used try to destroy the cancer cells. “We’re blessed to be here, and we’re happy that they have this new technology, that’s

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and BAIR Analytics Inc. recently partnered to provide a new way for the public to stay informed about crime in Deschutes County. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office now has an online crime map called RAIDS Online (www.raidsonline.com) that maps and analyzes crime data, alerts Deschutes County citizens about crimes in

The 37th Annual U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle online registration is now open. Just click to www.pppbend.com and all the information that you need to know is there! The event this year is May 18th, 2013. The U.S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle is a multi sport event that includes Alpine and Cross Country skiing, cycling,