Month: March 2014

The eighth annual South County Girl’s Summit promises to be a day of fun and exciting activities for young women in middle school through high school, Monday, March 24. The goal of the event is to empower young women in South County with activities that are positive in nature, healthy, and easy to do at

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday cosponsored the Medicare Protection Act, legislation that expresses strong opposition to changes in Medicare that would reduce or eliminate guaranteed benefits or raise the eligibility age for hard-working seniors. Today, more than 46 million Americans rely on Medicare. “Raising the Medicare eligibility age would be absolutely disastrous,” the senator

A document shredding-prescription drug disposal event will take place at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office main office at 63333 W. Highway 20, Bend, Oregon, on Saturday, March 15 th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no cost to the public for up to 4 medium boxes of personal shredding. Shredding The Deschutes County

A four-day school week could soon be in the future of more than 1,000 students in the Sisters School District, as the superintendent looks at ways to make up for a projected budget deficit next year. Wednesday night, Superintendent Jim Golden presented the proposal to the school board. He says current projections show the district

Bend Fire says, “We need your help!” Longboard Louie’s has very generously offered a portion of their sales this Thursday as their donation for cancer research. Stop by, have a delicious lunch or dinner, and lend your support for the cause! Either location, Westside or Eastside; lunch and dinner. On Sunday, Bend firefighters will be

The world spotlight shines on Ukraine — from the streets of Kiev, to the Crimean peninsula. And 25-year-old Bend resident Yara Pearson scrolls through her phone, using Facebook for updates on friends and family back home. “There’s Lenin with the Russian flag next to it,” Pearson said Tuesday, displaying a friend’s post. “I’ve been worried

Usually you’ll find wine in in stacks of aging wine barrels, but not so much in “Beer Town U.S.A.” Wednesday afternoon, Gary Fish, owner and self-declared “first employee” of Deschutes Brewery, unveiled a new brew. “Mirror Mirror” is a double batch-brewed version of one the country’s most heralded craft brewed beers, “Mirror Pond Pale Ale.”

Deschutes County commissioners addressed questions and concerns from a previous public meeting on a proposed noxious weed ordinance during a work session Wednesday afternoon. The discussion came exactly a month after a packed commission hearing brought criticism over the rules, which carry a potential $2,000 fine for those who refuse to work with the county

The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Greg Van Pelt as a new board member. Van Pelt currently serves as president of the Oregon Health Leadership Council, a partnership of businesses, health plans and health systems in Oregon working to create greater value in the state’s health care system for

If Tuesday night’s debate at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend is any indication, the race for Deschutes County district attorney on the upcoming May 20th ballot could be as heated as one four years ago, when Flaherty knocked off incumbent Mike Dugan. Flaherty and his challenger, former Bend city councilor John Hummel, met on

Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System and the Oregon Health Authority are partnering to encourage local residents over age 50 to get screened for colorectal cancer. The Cancer You Can Prevent campaign takes a unique approach to a colorectal cancer screening by asking already screened Central Oregonians to talk about their experience and

A hiker found human remains Tuesday afternoon on a remote area of a plateau just south of Prineville, police said Wednesday as they indicated that foul play is not suspected. The discovery was made shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, said Prineville police Capt. Michael Boyd. Police and Crook County sheriff’s deputies went to the area

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday it is seeking information on the possible owner of a “miniature” pig found wandering northeast of Tumalo on Tuesday. Although the pig probably weighs in excess of 225 pounds, it is a miniature in breed, as opposed to a pot-belly or a standard, deputies said. This pig was

A Prineville woman was unhurt when her car left Lamonta Road northwest of Prineville and struck a power pole Tuesday afternoon, causing the pole to fall onto the road and knocking out power to several homes, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies and Crook County Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the crash around 3:50

Unlike cows that haven’t ever had a run-in with wolves, ones that have can experience stress-related illnesses and have a harder time getting pregnant – meaning decreased profits for ranchers, according to a new study by Oregon State University. “When wolves kill or injure livestock, ranchers can document the financial loss,” said Reinaldo Cooke, an

Monday was a big day for medical marijuana dispensaries like High Grade Organics in Bend. “The application is very thorough, very lengthy,” Nick Harsell, owner of High Grade Organics, said Tuesday. “There is a lot of documentation that has to be done.” Harsell applied for a medical marijuana dispensary license on Monday’s first day of

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum recognized National Consumer Protection Week on Wednesday by announcing the Department of Justice’s list of the Top 10 Consumer Complaints in 2013. “My office is dedicated to protecting Oregonians from scammers and crooked companies,” Attorney General Rosenblum said. “National Consumer Protection Week is the perfect time to talk about some

Blood donors are everyday heroes who help save lives. During March, Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks. American Red Cross Blood Services milestones: 1941 The Red Cross began collecting blood for the U.S. military with Dr. Charles Drew as

Many of northeast Bend residents let their voices be heard at an open house Monday night about the Bend Airport expansion to accommodate more helicopters. Less than 24 hours later, neighbors are still upset. Anne Pelham has even padded the walls of her bedroom so she and her husband can try to sleep in peace.

The Oregon Board of Forestry approved completion of the multi-year Gilchrist State Forest acquisition on Wednesday , adding nearly 29,000 acres to the Central Oregon forest. ” Today ‘s action by the Board realizes a six-year vision for establishing a state forest in Central Oregon to provide social, economic and environmental benefits for generations,” said