Month: October 2013

Pat and Frank Putnam of Sunriver spend their fall enjoying the outdoors in the forest. “We dig some trees and some shrubs,” Frank said. Friday “We do it once in awhile — probably the third time we’ve done it.” To do that, you need a permit from the Forest Service — and for the past

The Des Chutes Historical Museum announced Friday the launch of the new Bend Heritage Walk application for smartphones and tablets. Featuring seven downtown Bend locations, the application is designed to guide users on a walk from the oldest standing structure in the City of Bend to the first ‘modern’ school built by Bend residents. The

OnPoint Community Credit Union, the largest credit union in Oregon, will serve as the title sponsor of the 15 th annual OnPoint Bend WinterFest held February 14-16, 2014, in Bend. Attendees of the event in Bend’s Old Mill District will experience live music, ski and snowboard competitions, art and artisan food marketplace, and activities for

A semi-truck heading north on the Bend Parkway caught fire Thursday night, and while no injuries were reported, the blaze caused two truck tires to explode in a thunderous boom heard for miles. The fire alsoshut the northbound lanes for about two hours. Firefighters responded around 8:35 p.m. to the reported fire just north of

The launch of a new “angel fund” focused on investment in Oregon-based companies will be announced at the Bend Venture Conference Friday at the Tower Theatre. The Cascade Angels Fund aims to drive economic growth and prosperity in Oregon by creating opportunities for investors and businesses, according to Tuesday’s announcement Based in Bend, the fund

Earthquake experts say “the big one” could shake the state within the next 50 years — a mega-quake registering possibly 9.0 on the Richter scale. So on Thursday, Central Oregonians and millions of others around the world prepared for the unexpected. It’s “The Great ShakeOut,” a day to take a crack at your earthquake preparedness.

It’s hard to gauge how much OSU-Cascades’ planned four-year college campus on Bend’s Westside will affect the economy, real estate and local business. It bodes the question, is Bend ready for a four-year university? The possibilities are endless, but there will be challenges. At a lunch talk sponsored by the City Club of Central Oregon

Cheryl Simmons had just finished cleaning her 2007 Dodge pickup Tuesday night when something strange happened, right under her nose. “What I heard was my vehicle turning around, and when I came to my front door, I saw my truck facing the highway,” said Cheryl Simmons of Culver. “And it was just kind of paused

The House voted 285-144 Wednesday night to end the government shutdown and avoid a debt default — for a few months — but Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., voted no, saying it’s time to stop kicking the can down the road. “This temporary plan does nothing to address the epic problem: spending borrowed money we don’t

A chimney fire broke out in a Powell Butte home Wednesday night, but the occupants evacuated safely and fire crews limited the damage, officials said. Crook County Fire & Rescue crews responded to the fire on SW Rust Bucket Road Wednesday night around 10:15 p.m., said Fire Marshal Casey Kump. The residents had called 911,

Results of a survey conducted by DHM Research, released this week, revealed that more than a quarter of Oregon public high school students are unsatisfied with the education they’re receiving. It’s always been a struggle: how to educate students with different abilities in public schools. The survey of Oregon high school students shows some aren’t

A most tragic start to Domestic Violence Awareness Month: a Gresham woman, police say, was killed by her own husband in front of her own children. Documented cases of beatings and a restraining order couldn’t save Jessie Cavett from a monster. And one woman here in Central Oregon says court papers won’t save her from

The Redmond Airport has a new pilot — so to speak. The new interim director, Robert Noble, has been on the job for a few weeks now. Redmond City Manager Keith Witcosky knows the importance of the airport to Central Oregon. “I think there is a lot of untapped potential of what this airport can

The general election is still more than a year away, but Tuesday night, the race for the Republican nomination to seek Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley’s seat began taking shape. Rep. Jason Conger, R-Bend, made his run for the seat official with stops in Oregon City and Bend — and that also opens up the campaign

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it is looking for the owner of a horse found wandering in the southern Terrebonne area last Friday. A local citizen found the horse at large, and a check with area residents did not find an owner. The horse is now at the sheriff’s office’s Large Animal Rescue

Oregon’s VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) program now includes text notifications — in addition to email and phone — for crime victims who register to be notified about any change in the custody status of an offender. To register for notifications or to check on the custody status of an offender, victims can call

–The Bethlehem Inn announced today the cancellation of the Annual Safeway Food Drive scheduled for November 22-24 at the east and west side Safeway locations. The cancellation is due to a Safeway scheduling conflict. The Bethlehem Inn continues to rely on the community’s generosity through food and gift card donations for the Emergency Meal Program.

THE PARALEGAL BEAGLE is hosting its second annual KOATS FOR KIDZ 2013 to benefit the children of the Deschutes County Family Drug Court Program. Last year was a huge success and this year we have 37 children in need. A list of new coats needed can be found on our Facebook public event page KOATS

The City of Bend is seeking applicants for two positions on the Arts, Beautification, and Culture (ABC) Commission. Members are appointed by the City Council to provide recommendations on the City’s involvement and role in supporting art, beauty and culture. Applicants must reside within city limits. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday,

Sotheby’s Wine offers an amazing selection of wines from all over the world. Selecting every wine based on how it tastes and whether it is of high quality for the price means wines of good value are always on offer. Wines are also selected based on being representative ofthe region from where they come. Regularly