Month: April 2014

A new denomination of Catholicism is coming to Bend, and the leader is the very priest ousted by the the Diocese of Baker, the governing body that oversees the St. Francis of Assisi Church. And after a seven-month hiatus from ministering, Father James Radloff is eager to get back on the pulpit. “Now I’m moving

More than 46,000 known landslide locations are now included in a statewide database that helps increase Oregon’s understanding of where future landslides may occur. The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has released version 3.0 of the Statewide Landslide Information Database for Oregon (SLIDO), which compiles all landslides that have been identified on

The first ever Bend Beer Camp has been announced for June 19 -22. “Think of Bend Beer Camp as your beer concierge, scheduling a combination of beer-centric events with the best outdoor activities Bend has to offer,” Wednesday’s news release said. Here’s the rest of the announcement: “Bend Beer Camp is summer camp for big

On Wednesday, a federal judge will hear oral arguments over Oregon’s ban on same-sex marriage. On Tuesday, dozens of people gathered in downtown Bend to show they support efforts to end the ban. There were about 60 people at the rally to have their voices heard. In 2004 ,voters in Oregon defined marriage as between

A stroll through downtown Bend confirms that Bend residents tend to shop local. There’s only one chain eating establishment downtown, and that’s Starbucks. “I think shopping locally is a conscious decision that the Bend community is making,” Bend Chamber Executive Director Tim Casey said Tuesday. “They understand that the money that they spend locally stays

Active, competitive and/or athletic seniors, ages 50 and over have a new excuse to visit Bend: The Oregon Senior Games, sponsored by Humana. Whether you’re into Cycling or Cowboy Action Shooting, Tennis or Table Tennis, Swimming or Shuffleboard (or any of 10 other sports, see below), there is a competition for nearly everyone at the

The NeighborImpact Food Bank team is excited to welcome a brand-new truck to its fleet. The agency currently has two trucks that are used to pick up food from local grocery store donors. The third truck will expand the Food Bank’s ability to better serve the entire region. “This new purchase gives us greater flexibility

The Environmental Center in Bend took an important step toward expanding its mission to embed sustainability into daily life Wednesday by signaling its intent to compete for the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize. The prize is a national competition that aims to dramatically improve America’s energy standing by challenging communities across the U.S. to

A title is at stake! One team will be crowned champion of the “Course of Kegs” at this years 3rd annual Gear up for Summer / Good Bye Winter Gear Sale to benefit Search and Rescue. Teams are competing for one year of brand representation in the GoodLife Brewing tap room, one month of free

More than six months after his removal as pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Bend, a move that sparked controversy in the congregation and an unsuccessful appeal to the Vatican, Father James Radloff announced Tuesday he is resigning from the Roman Catholic Church and will start a new parish in Bend, affiliated

The Deschutes County Road Department has opened the snow gate near the intersection with FS Road 4270 at Deschutes Bridge on Cascade Lakes Highway. The road has been cleared of snow from the Klamath County line to just above Elk Lake, where a temporary gate is currently in place. The Road Department will continue to

Bend police said Tuesday they have identified a 16-year-old Bend boy as a suspect in a weekend incident of fire hydrant vandalism that sent thousands of gallons of water pouring down a southwest Bend street, damaging three nearby properties. The teen has not yet been arrested, but police will forward the information to the Deschutes

Sully’s Italian Restaurant has been a part of Redmond for so long, even the owner has lost track of the years. “We opened and had a very busy summer that year,” owner Peter Seitz said Tuesday. “It was 29 years ago, which I can’t remember the exact year of that — it was a long

Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic announces the kick-off of its 2014 Brighter Smiles Campaign, which runs May 1 st through June 30 th . For the tenth year, Kemple Clinic is partnering with Central Oregon dentists to deliver the Brighter Smiles Campaign, a fundraiser that offers teeth whitening services for just $200 — a 50

Parents of future Bend-La Pine Schools kindergartners are urged to register their children for the 2014-15 school year beginning Wednesday, April 23. Schools have scheduled their own special kindergarten kickoff events, so parents need to contact their neighborhood school for specific times. After April 23rd, parents may register their students between 8:00 AM and 4:00

The Bethlehem Inn has received a commitment from The Collins Foundation for a $20,000 Challenge Grant. The match funding will help support the Inn’s program providing shelter, meals and support services to over 1,100 homeless adults and children in Central Oregon. “We are very excited about this endorsement from The Collins Foundation”, stated Gwenn Wysling,

Bend Park & Recreation District has many opportunities for teenage volunteers to help with youth recreation, fitness and swimming programs this summer. Volunteers help from mid-June through Labor Day with such opportunities as the Junior Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Aide programs at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, plus day camps, science, art, theater, cooking, fitness,

Hundreds of small business owners gathered in Bend Monday for a Facebook “Small Business Boost” workshop. It was a packed house at The Riverhouse as Facebook representatives and Rep. Greg Walden shared with the business owners the importance of the social media giant. At the workshop, participants learned how the site is becoming a key

“In this case, there’s no safety and food supply issue at all at hand,” Rep. Greg Walden, R-Bend, said Monday in Bend. “Meanwhile, you’re going to cause a huge cost burden on the brewers.” Walden met with Central Oregon brewers about proposed Food and Drug Administration rules on spent grains from breweries that could send

Redmond firefighters said a fire that caused $60,000 damage at a home in Eagle Crest Resort early Monday was sparked by a cigarette on the front deck. More than a dozen firefighters were called out around 3:15 a.m. and doused the blaze, confining most of the damage to the porch and attic area of the