Month: May 2014

This summer, Camp Fire Central Oregon is working to help local youth avoid the effects of ‘summer slide.’ Did you know that many kids lose two months’ worth of academic skills over the summer? Results from 100 years of research indicate that students usually score lower on the same standardized tests at the end of

As the weather improves, more and more motorcyclists will hit the roads. With that in mind, Governor Kitzhaber has proclaimed May 2014 “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month” in Oregon. Oregon is joining with motorcycle organizations and other federal, state and local highway safety and law enforcement organizations to raise awareness about motorcycle safety. Unfortunately, 43 people

Construction of the second phase of the Reed Market Road project, from Third Street to Newberry Drive, starts next month. Bend’s Public Works Department invites the public to drop in during either of these informational meetings to talk to project engineers and to learn more: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 12, at the

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will be holding a free youth fishing event at Pine Nursery Pond on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be open to anglers 17-years-old and younger. Loaner rods, reels, and tackle will be available, and ODFW staff and volunteers will be on

Fans are pumped up! From jerseys flying off the racks to big watch parties at sports bars, everyone seems to be catching Blazer Fever. “Good to see them get out of that first round for the first time in 14 years,” said Russell Wilson, a Blazer fan. “It’s been awhile.” “I’m hoping to see them

Almost 300 young girls in Nigeria were kidnapped. Many fear that they now might be sold into sexual slavery. Details emerged on Tuesday about a second mass abduction, adding to the global outcry to bring the girls home. They are between 12 and 15 years old. Armed men went door to door late Sunday, taking

90,000 pounds of food. That’s the most ever collected by NeighborImpact during the annual Postal Carrier’s Food Drive event, also known as the Stamp-Out Hunger National Food Drive. This Saturday, May 10 th , mail carriers in more than 10,000 cities across America will help collect food to feed local families. The drive has delivered

The on-line Spanish Voters’ Guide for the May 20 th Oregon primary, produced by the League of Women Voters of Oregon Education Fund, is now available on their website through the Voter Resources section, at: http://voteoregon.org/voter-information/voters-guides/ . This non-partisan guide contains candidate information, from federal to statewide judicial races. The Spanish Voters’ Guide complements their

It’s a welcoming sight for some — 10 acres nestled in Bend’s busy west side : the future home of OSU-Cascades. “I was extremely excited about it,” OSU-Cascades student Whitney Cox said Friday. But with the excitement comes staunch critics. “I did not expect as much opposition as we saw,” said OSU-Cascades Vice President Becky

Known for its mountain peaks, tall pines, and clear rivers, over 1700 people call the City of La Pine home. With its bounding growth and opportunity, the time is now for the official launch of the long-awaited new City of La Pine interactive website. The goal of the new site is to engage citizens and

It’s spring – flowers are blooming, the air is warming and the fish are jumpin’! Youth and adults alike are invited to welcome this fishing season with Bend Park & Recreation District with both fishing ponds and scheduled activities for the public. Fishing programs are designed to get both youth and adults into the swing

The Pacific Northwest District (District XI) of the American Advertising Federation has announced its local Oregon Advertising Awards recipients, which honored several Central Oregon-based advertising agencies, area companies, and non-profit organizations. The Oregon Advertising Awards is an annual creative competition sponsored by District XI of the America Advertising Federation (AAF); the advertising industry’s largest trade

The warm summer-like weather across Central Oregon over the weekend served as a timely reminder that residents can take simple steps to create defensible space and prepare their homes for wildfire. This past weekend marked the first FireFree weekend at Knott Landfill for residents to dispose of yard waste for FREE in an effort to

Serendipity West Foundation, an all-volunteer grassroots organization that works to empower Central Oregon teens and to end violence and bullying in schools, has changed its name to Younity to better reflect its mission. The name change was announced Monday night in downtown Bend at a fundraiser dinner for board members and supporters. Inspired by the

A $1.8 million unrestricted bequest from the estate of John D. Picchetti to the St. Charles Foundation will support excellence in health care for Central Oregonians, the organization announced Tuesday. The Board of Directors of St. Charles Foundation designated $1 million from this gift to create the John D. Picchetti Endowment for Heart Services. St.

The inmate who escaped from the Deer Ridge Correctional Institution Sunday night changed out of his prison clothes later in Madras but is not believed to be in the Madras area any longer, Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins said Tuesday morning. Julianna Lundy told NewsChannel 21’s Facebook page the prison garb was found in a

The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee seeks nomination for deserving individuals, businesses, and agencies to be recipients of the annual Big Chainring award. Since 1996, the award recognizes those that have made a significant contribution towards the following: •Improving bicycling and walking conditions in Deschutes County •Encouraging children or adults to walk and ride

Inside Tom McCall Elementary in Redmond, using Google Chromebooks is quickly becoming the best part of the day for many students. “It helps you with typing, and you learn while doing it — and after you’re done you can play math games, so it helps you learn even more,” said one student. A fourth-grade class

Irrigation canals are open for the season on the High Desert, and they open up a number of risks for people and pets. “There’s so many unpredictable factors with the canals. There’s swift-running water, there’s debris and, quite frankly, it’s not legal to swim in the canals,” Bend police patrol Capt. Ben Gregory said Monday.

Following more than 17 years of service on the Housing Works Board of Commissioners, Craig Unger has retired from the board effective April 30th. Housing Works Executive Director Tom Kemper said “Unger has been a tireless advocate for low-income families in our community. Unger was constantly seeking out innovative strategies to help alleviate poverty in