Month: May 2014

Central Oregonians Rejoice! You can build a chemical free landscape and drought resistant soil The demand for organic landscaping solutions and alternatives to current chemical nutrient/pesticide/fungicide applications from concerned homeowners and commercial enterprise is rapidly growing. A simple question for a property owner is “How important is the health and safety of your children and

For many people, the long Memorial Day holiday weekend includes activities like car trips, pulling out the grill for a backyard barbecue or having fun in the water. The American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to stay safe whatever their plans include. DRIVE SAFELYWith more people on the roads, it’s important to drive

It’s been named home to one of the top golf courses in the United States. And now, Pronghorn Resort is getting bigger. “We’re making a $20 million investment,” General Manager Spencer Schaub said Tuesday. “We’re going to be building a 105-room hotel.” Groundbreaking is slated for April. The three-story hotel will go up right by

Richard Boyerdivides his time betweenUtahandSweden, the native home of his wife, Karin.He travels frequently throughout Europe andAmerica- from the quiet waterways ofAmsterdamand the rolling hills ofProvenceto the jagged peaks of the American Rocky Mountains.He is forever searching for new locations and intriguing subject matter.His landscapes draw on the traditional approach to oil paintings, but are

Providing team service to their clients For Rhonda Garrison, a native central Oregonian, real estate has been a passion since the age of 19 when she bought her first home. After a career asa successful entrepreneur in Bend, Rhonda knew she could be successful in real estate by delivering an honest and ethical service to

From beer to software design, from golfing to world-class cycling, the City of Bend has it all. If you ask a dozen people who live in Bend, why they live in Bend, the conversation will not go on for too long before you hear the word “lifestyle.” So how does a City protect its lifestyle

“Oh, I love it here!” said Shirley Ely-Carnagey, a recent widow who lives in Bend, said Wednesday of her home. “Yeahm I love it. This is where my husband has planned for me to stay.” But a letter in the mail changed her plans dramatically. Within 30 days, her rent would jump almost $300 a

A handyman using a propane torch to burn brush in the rimrock above the Deschutes River in Tumalo thought the fire was out when he left – but it rekindled the next day, and fire crews were called out late Thursday to douse a quarter-acre brushfire, officials said. A property owner on the west side

The North Entrance Road in Crater Lake National Park will open for travel Friday afternoon – just in time for the holiday weekend. Superintendent Craig Ackerman announced that visitors will now be able to drive to and from the park via this popular route and access spectacular views of the lake from West Rim Drive.

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Ron Wilkinson announced the names of five staff membes who will assume assistant principal roles next school year. “Karen Stiner will serve as interim assistant principal at Bend Senior High School next year,” he said. “While Brooke Davis, Jen Healy, Josh Marks and Ned Meyers will move from their student services

The community is invited to play pickleball at the new pickleball court complex at Pine Nursery Park beginning Saturday, May 24th. The addition of eight pickleball courts is the result of the collaborative efforts of the Bend Pickleball Club and Bend Park and Recreation District. Bend Pickleball Club contributed nearly $100,000 in financial support for

Nearly three months after Oregon legalized medical marijuana dispensaries, the first of four public hearings on the rules was held in Bend Thursday afternoon. A small crowd of patients, shop owners and community members came to the Deschutes County administrative building to voice concerns before the Oregon Health Authority. Those who testified raised questions from

Bend was the 35th fastest-growing big city in the U.S. for the year ended last July 1st and also made the top 100 for the period since the April 2010 Census, the Census Bureau reported Thursday. In its new estimates only of cities over 50,000 population, Bend grew by 2,297 residents, to total 81,236, for

Heart of Oregon Corps announced Thursday it has been awarded $394,955 in funding for its 2014-2015 AmeriCorps program, a $74,054 increase from the previous year that will continue its expansion to Prineville. The program engages local “Opportunity Youth” ages 18-24 in completing environmental stewardship projects on public lands while preparing for their own careers. The

-Northwest farmers will fight hunger throughout June Dairy Month with a goal to help feed hungry families in the summer months by collecting cash and food donations in partnership with Fred Meyer stores. The effort will benefit the Oregon Food Bank Network at a time when the need is particularly acute for children who have

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Thursday he cannot support the House-passed version of a bill regarding federal surveillance efforts, calling it too “watered down” to protect Americans from mass surveillance. Wyden issued the following statement on the U.S. House passage of its version of the USA Freedom Act: “I am gravely concerned that the changes

Under a deal reached with federal officials, the president of a Portland real state firm has been ordered to repay over $420,000 to its profit-sharing plan for losses due to “imprudent” real estate investments in a planned Prineville resort that eventually failed. Under terms o a consent judgment entered into by the U.S. Department of

The biggest food drive of the year was a major success for NeighborImpact, thanks to our local postal workers. On Saturday, May 10 th , local residents were asked to leave a bag or box of non-perishable food items next to their mailboxes as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Postal workers

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to increase the fees you pay for fishing and hunting. ODFW officials said they need to make up a $32 million gap for the 2015-2017 biennium. On its Website, ODFW said its proposed budget “reduces costs by cutting programs and personnel costs and through increased efficiency. To

The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a water infrastructure bill cheered by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., as it contained several provisions that he said will create jobs and funding opportunities for Oregon communities. The bill, which passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support, passed the House earlier this week and heads to the president’s desk