Month: February 2013

Someone is stealing batteries from parked RVs in Prineville – three in the last two days, police said Tuesday evening as they sought the culprits and warned the public how not to be the next victim. Officers are following up on leads, but no suspects have been identified so far, said Capt. Michael Boyd. Vehicle

Rural areas like our own are having trouble keeping young workers, that’s according to a report from WorkSource Oregon. Cities across the High Desert are scrambling to come up with a solution. And one city thinks it has taken the right step. That report says the challenge won’t end any time soon. The governor, state

A new report released Tuesday by the Geothermal Energy Association shows geothermal projects were up 5 percent in 2012. That number is only expected to increase over the next several years as new technologies like the one being tested near the Newberry Crater continue to show positive results. Some experts say the state of Oregon

Jorun Downing’s art work was chosen as the official logo for the U.S. Bank Mini Pole Pedal Paddle t-shirt for 2013. She is a 3rd grader at Seven Peaks School. Her art work was selected among 40 entries. She will be awarded with a Round Table pizza party for her class, a gift from Saxon’s,

If it wasn’t for more than 70 searchers, many of them with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, a mission to find a father and son could have ended very differently. One volunteer said Tuesday to be a part of the team is rewarding day after day. “You know, if you’re going to get

Tuesday morning, President Obama told workers at a shipyard in Virginia his views on the mandatory spending cuts that could come at the end of the week. “These cuts are wrong — they’re not smart, they’re not fair,” Obama said. Obama blames Republicans for not playing ball. “Where’s the president’s plan to avoid sequester? Have

National Public Health Week is April 1 through 7, and to celebrate each year, the Deschutes County Health Services Department honors County residents who promote public or behavioral (mental) health in their daily lives. The County seeks Health Hero nominations before Friday, March 8. To be considered for a Health Hero award, the County seeks

The Rotary Club of Greater Bend is now taking applications from area non-profits to be a recipient of the clubs’ 2013 Great Drake Park Duck Race proceeds. Interested non-profits should download the 2013 Duck Race Charity Application form at www.greaterbendrotary.org, complete in its entirety, and either return to Mike Brown via email to mb-sb1@sbcglobal.net or

The IMC/Hybrid has announced its all-league selections for the 2012-2013 boys basketball season. 1st Team IMC/Hybrid Matt Dahlen Guard-RedmondMitch Modin Wing-Mountain ViewTrevor Genz Forward-RedmondDavid Larson Wing-BendNick Moyer Forward-Summit 2nd Team IMC/Hybrid Connor Scott Wing-BendMents Haugen Guard-Mountain ViewJack Bowman Guard-RidgeviewGrant Lannin Forward-Mountain ViewAustin Peters Forward-Summit Hon. Ment. IMC/Hybrid Wyatt Beaumarchais Guard-BendErik Siefken Post-Mountain ViewPreston Washechek Guard-Crook

Fred Meyer’s Clackamas bakery issued a recall Tuesday on several bread items that could contain pieces of plastic and were shipped to stores around the Northwest. “We are unsure at this point how this could occur but are investigating,” said Community Affairs Manager Melinda Merrill. “We have not heard from any customers that they have

Two new reports out Tuesday again underscored a recent recovery in Central Oregon’s housing market (and also offered a reminder of just how deep it has fallen in recent years). The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that the Bend Metropolitan Statistical Area (which is actually all of Deschutes County) saw a 2.9 percent increase in

After rising for 36 consecutive days, the national average fell for three straight days before rising again overnight, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. For the week, the national average gains three cents to $3.78 while Oregon’s average adds nine cents to $3.73. “For the fifth week in a row, the Oregon average remains below the national

Oregon Adaptive Sports is proud to announce that it has received a $2500 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The award was one of 76 grants totaling almost $427,000 awarded by the Reeve Foundation to nonprofit organizations nationwide that provide more opportunities, access, and daily quality of life for individuals

Lynn Buck is a familiar face to dozens of La Pine students who come to The HUB after school. “So many schools have had to cut different programs, so we are able to add some of those enrichment activities back in such as archery, and working with van go to do art,” said Buck, the

The Redmond School District Board of Directors will have four positions available for election during the May 21 special election. The Redmond School District Board of Directors consists of five members elected to serve overlapping four-year terms as non-salaried trustees of the school district. As elected officials, the board is responsible for the scope, depth

A Bend man and his 13-year-old son are sharing their story, offering thanks to rescuers — and sharing possibly life-saving advice after they got lost, their snowmobiles ran out of gas and they spent Sunday night huddled in a snow cave south of Elk Lake. “Thank you doesn’t do it,” said Eric Abney, 40. “Tonight

A Bend father and his 13-year-old son whose Sunday snowmobile outing turned into an unexpected test of survival after they got turned around, ran out of gas and were found separately in good condition Monday afternoon near Elk Lake, more than 10 miles west of where they began. It was a happy end to a

Beating out eight other movies, Argo snagged Best Picture Sunday at the Oscars. It was the award director Ben Affleck was waiting for. “I thank anyone who worked on the movie, was in the movie or did anything on the movie — they get thanked,” Affleck jubilantly said, clutching the golden statuette. Black Butte Ranch

Mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse — just some of problems often associated with those who serve our county,once they return home. And the consequences can often lead to run-ins with the law –something Deschutes County District Attorney Patrick Flaherty said can often be fixed with treatment rather than jail time. “We want to

Deschutes County residents could see a big impact on 911 services, if a levy is not renewed. County commissioners voted Monday to put the issue before voters on the May ballot. Sheriff Larry Blanton says this levy on the ballot will be the most important law enforcement issue put before county voters this year, and