Month: October 2013

The Bend Fire Department celebrated National Fire Prevention Week on Saturday by giving the public a behind-the-scenes look of one of its fire stations. The city’s north station held an open house, with plenty of activities for kids and adults alike. There were tours, ice cream, fire operations demonstrations–and new this year–free CPR classes and

Bend police released a photo and turned to the public for help Friday in identifying a man who allegedly fired a gunshot near a southeast Bend pub on Tuesday during an argument with a passing motorist. Officers were dispatched around 5:25 p.m. Tuesday to a reported weapons offense at the Third Street Pub, at 314

In the largest coordinated series of drug busts in Central Oregon history, about 100 officers and agents from more than a dozen federal, state and local agencies raided eight homes across the High Desert, making 14 arrests and seizing marijuana, methamphetamine and 17 guns to break up a major methamphetamine-trafficking ring, authorities said Friday. The

BendFilm Festival announced the winners in 11 categories Saturday evening at an awards gala at the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend. The Narrative Feature, Hide Your Smiling Faces, in its Pacific Northwest Premiere, swept the festival, capturing numerous awards, including the Brooks Resources “Best of Show” and the Panavision “Best Narrative Feature.” The winning films

The federal government shutdown is now affecting people in Central Oregon who depend on cutting their own firewood. There are no permits in the Bend area, and there are little to no signs of when more will become available. The Forest Service is not answering their phones, because they are all on furlough, so stores

With the proverbial cat out of the bag, state Rep. Jason Conger, R-Bend, confirmed Friday he’s running for Democrat Jeff Merkley’s U.S. Senate seat – and will likely endorse a fellow Republican seeking the House District 54 seat he’ll have to give up to mount that campaign. Conger told NewsChannel 21 that when it comes

The hands behind the wheels of some pretty big machinery on Saturday were a lot smaller than you might expect. But don’t worry, kids weren’t operating the equipment — only playing on it as part of the Knife River Complex’s “Big Rig Celebration.” Hundreds of families came out to Tumalo to explore bulldozers, dump trucks,

For the second year, The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has provided a matching investment to the Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO). BVC investors pool their money into a limited liability (LLC) entity that invests in the winning launch stage company at the conference. As part of a challenge,

TheCity of Bendis creating a development plan for the Bend Central District Multimodal Mixed-Use Area (MMA), which includes portions of the Third Street Corridor. This plan will look at ways to improve connections for everyone traveling in the area by foot, bike, bus, car or freight truck. It will consider how to include a combination

The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting in Bend, Oct. 17 – 18 at the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Region 4 headquarters, 63055 North Highway 97. Most of the meeting will be a work session that is closed to the public. However, time will be available for public input on

One of the special things about the BendFilm Festival is the dialogue that takes place between filmmaker and audience — at least, that’s what filmmaker Christopher Oscar appreciates and is looking forward to this week. “I’m looking forward to the response we’re going to get from the people who are coming to see our film,”

The Oregon Department of Education released redesigned school report cards Thursday, including new information, and two Central Oregon districts found much to be pleased with — along with issues to address. The report cards found that more than 70 percent of schools in Central Oregon meet standards, while more than 90 percent of schools in

With nearly 350 nurses nominated, there remain 143 finalists for 2013 Oregon Nurse of the Year. For the third year, this award will honor outstanding Oregon nurses for their constant care and compassion toward patients. Seventeen nurses will be awarded Nurse of the Year; one in each of 16 categories plus one Distinguished Nurse of

A 34-year-old Ontario man who at age 12 shot and killed a Culver couple in an infamous 1992 murder case – for making him do his homework — has been found shot to death at his apartment in the Eastern Oregon community, authorities said Wednesday. Around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jacob Colman was found in his

Ten days into the government shutdown, and already veterans in Central Oregon are having problems. “I began to wonder if there was a problem, and it turned out there was indeed a problem,” Joshua Rowley said Wednesday. Rowley’s problems began when he tried to re-certify for the VRAP program, or Veterans Retraining Assistance Program. Usually,

The City of Redmond will be hosting a Chamber Coffee Clatter and Ribbon Cutting Friday, October 11, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Redmond City Hall to celebrate the completion of the 6 th Street construction project. The official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at approximately 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of

Mike Cutting and Glenn Willard have joined the Deschutes Land Trust’s Board of Directors. Together, they bring additional skills and expertise, which will strengthen the Land Trust’s Board. Mike is a co-founder and retired president of Northwest Atlantic Partners, a national real estate brokerage and consulting firm based in Bellevue, WA. An engineering graduate from

Following an incredible response to a call for presentation ideas, we are pleased to announce the speakers that have been selected for Ignite Bend 11. We hope that you will join us at this outstanding community event! Ignite Bend 11 Tower Theatre – Bend, OR October 23, 2013 – 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) Chela

Tragedies averted often don’t make the news – only ones that happen. But a Bend fire captain says two small candle-caused blazes in recent days could have been disastrous, if they weren’t snuffed quickly – and also offer crucial reminders on how to safely use candles, and the need for a smoke alarm in every

A Prineville deer hunter reported missing in the snowy Ochoco Mountains east of Prineville was found by family members Wednesday morning while a search was under way, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said. The sheriff’s office was notified around 2:30 a.m. by family members of Mark Jordan, 34, that he had left Prineville on Tuesday afternoon