Month: April 2013

A Redmond man who refused to pull over for a minor traffic violation Friday afternoon left his SUV in a parking lot and ran, then tried to avoid officers by swimming in an irrigation canal, but was caught and jailed on numerous charges, police said. Around 3 p.m., police tried to pull over a gold

Editor’s Note: The name of the man involved in this incident has been removed due to expungement. A 33-year-old Redmond man was arrested early Friday, accused of firing a shotgun blast that broke out a neighbor’s window but caused no injuries, police said. Officers were dispatched around 11:20 p.m. Thursday on a report of a

The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is pleased to announce that they have $25 Mt. Bachelor lift ticket/vouchers that can be used April 22-26 at the Mt. Bachelor Ski Area. This is part of the Annual Charity Ski Week program at Mt. Bachelor where they will donate 100% of the proceeds back to MBSEF. MBSEF

Are you wondering if your child’s development is on track? Will their smile last a lifetime and can they hear and see okay? Health and development from birth through age five is critical to your child’s success in school and in life. Healthy Beginnings can help you answer these questions and more, at no cost

Saxon’s is a must visit on your next trip to the Old Mill District Saxon’s is where Central Oregon gets Engaged… Saxon’s is the Gem in the Heart of the Old Mill… Saxon’s is the exclusive destination for Rolex, Hearts on Fire, Roberto Coin and Todd Reed… This is Saxon’s 30th year right here in

A bill sponsored by a Central Oregon legislator and aimed at increasing public awareness of forest wildfire impacts passed the Oregon House Thursday on a 58-1 vote. Sponsored by Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver), House Bill 3109A was inspired by the catastrophic Pole Creek wildfire that swept through the Deschutes National Forest last fall. “The town

The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors approved Friday the construction of a new health care campus in Prineville that will include inpatient beds, an emergency department, surgical suites, imaging services, laboratory services, physician clinic space and more. “St. Charles has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Pioneer Memorial Hospital (PMH) and the communities of

A Central Oregon runner who finished the Boston marathon minutes before two bombs went off Monday is back home in Redmond. It was an emotional moment for Jennifer Myers when she crossed the finish line of the prestigious race on Monday. “You do so much build-up for that, and you turn that corner and you

It took less than 30 seconds for the city of Boston to be changed forever. Already Bostonians are seeing and feeling the difference. “Just going to my normal parking garage, my car got completely searched this morning,” said Boston resident Gina. Security is strict for all transportation services. “Yesterday (Tuesday) morning, they were checking backpacks

Amid the chaos, the smoke and the screams — and confusion — following the Boston bombing, a “person of interest” quickly emerges. A Saudi Arabian man studying at a Boston college is still in the hospital after suffering severe burns from the Marathon Bombing. Many initial reports called him a suspect in the attacks; he

Several employees at the Oregon Department of Revenue building in Salem were evacuated Wednesday morning after an employee reported an unknown powder on the first floor. It was soon determined to be harmless. But real threats in the nation’s capital have everyone exercising caution. While no threats have come in to Rep. Greg Walden’s office

Oregon State Police will be accepting applications to hire another group for Lateral and Entry level recruit trooper positions starting April 29 using the State of Oregon’s E-Recruit electronic application system. The recruitment is necessary as OSP continues moving forward with hiring to fill vacant positions during the next year because many long-time troopers have

This year, the Bend Road User Safety Task Force initiated an effort to begin counting pedestrians and bicyclists using the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project methodology, and we need your help! This is an exciting step forward in the City of Bend data collection needs. Following a consistent, nationally recognized methodology will improve the

The city of Bend is accepting applications for positions on a water treatment advisory group. Members will be appointed by the City Council to evaluate treatment options for the surface water project. The committee will consist of seven to nine voting members, in addition to up to three ex-officio members. The first meeting is scheduled

A Bend man was injured in a mountain bike crash on the “Voodoo” trail west of Bend Thursday evening and brought out by rescuers, then taken to the hospital, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said. Shortly before 7 p.m., 911 dispatchers got a report of the injured rider, identified as Mark Quinlan, 46, on the trail

A 74-year-old Prineville truck driver escaped injury when a tire blew out on his rig as he crossed the Cascades Thursday morning. But a resulting fire extensively damaged the truck, spread to nearby trees and closed Highway 26 over Mt. Hood for close to five hours, Oregon State Police said. Robert Axmaker was heading west

Two local non-profits are helping two Central Oregon families with a dream come true: owning their own home. NewsChannel 21 was there at ceremonies helping to honor them Thursday — one a dedication, the other a wall-raising. The Collins family has lived in Bend for the past seven years. And in all that time, they

It’s a quiet street during the day, but come night, some neighborhoods in southwest Bend can get a little rowdy. “You get drunks occasionally, and they’ll act kind of weird, they’ll do stupid things that can be kind of annoying,” resident Randall Billings said Thursday. On Wednesday night, city councilors reexamined the city’s noise ordinance

Celebrating 19 years of focusing on children,Healthy Beginnings honored two of their volunteers, naming Paul Shales Adult Volunteer of the Year and Molly Svendsen Youth Volunteer of the Year. The presentation took place at the program’s annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon held Thursday at Aspen Hall. Guest speaker was the High Desert Education Service District Superintendent,

At the closing ceremonies of the 2013 Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Salem this week, Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon; Skip James, Director of Sales and Marketing for Sunriver Resort; and, Alana Hughson, CEO of the Central Oregon Visitors Association announced that Sunriver Resort in Central Oregon has been selected as the Host Site