Month: June 2014

Juniper Brewing Company of Redmond announces a “Call for Artists” for their “Junipers at Juniper” art exhibition. The exhibition will be held from July 19 – September 20. The “Junipers at Juniper” Exhibition is open to artists and photographers residing in Central Oregon. Artists may submit one piece of art sized 18 x 24 framed

There is something special about a bike. For some, they are simply recreation, but for others, typically those less fortunate, a bike means a whole lot more. Ken Cardwell lives in Redmond, and he understands the importance of a bike to both children and adults alike. Throughout his life, he has spent years as a

A 46-year-old Mitchell resident was arrested late Monday afternoon in the Marion County city of Stayton on charges that he robbed a Columbia Bank branch in northeast Bend less than seven hours earlier, police said Monday night. Police held back details on how their investigation quickly identified Gary Kent Peterson as the suspect in the

This month, almost 1,000 Oregon National Guard members will be deployed overseas to Afghanistan. Nearly 200 of them are from Central Oregon. While each of their stories is different, they’re all leaving behind loved ones to serve our country. Saying that final farewell before taking-off isn’t easy for anyone. On a chilly, overcast Central Oregon

One lucky young artist will be among those riding inside a Wells Fargo historic overland stagecoach during the 100th annual Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4 . The local Wells Fargo bank is holding a coloring contest for children up to age 16. The winner will ride inside the stagecoach, along with an

The weather is getting hot, and swimming is the most popular summer activity. Water safety is important, and the best thing you can do to help your family stay safe is to enroll in age-appropriateswim lessons. Here are some other tips to make sure your family has a safe, enjoyable summer season. Make Water Safety

A burglar alarm brought Prineville police to a feed store early Monday, just in time to arrest a Terrebonne man as he tried to escape by breaking out the front door, carrying four stolen rifles and a pellet gun, officers said. Police responded around 4:12 a.m. to the alarm at Ochoco Feed, 201 NW 10

After about seven hours of deliberations over two days, a Deschutes County jury convicted a 33-year-old Bend man of murder Monday in the fatal shooting of his house guest, rejecting his claim of self-defense after a sexual assault. The jury returned its unanimous verdict at about 11:15 a.m. Monday in the case of Luke Wirkkala,

Economic Development for Central Oregon on Monday announced the hiring of Brian Vierra as its Venture Catalyst , effective June 23rd. “We are very excited about Brian, who brings personal credibility to the position as a business founder and angel investor. He expressed a sincere interest in helping young companies prosper,” said Chris Kraybill, a

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber on Monday ordered all flags at public institutions statewide to be lowered and flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday in honor of two recent school shooting victims . “In one week, we lost two young Oregonians to shootings at Reynolds High School and Seattle Pacific University,” Kitzhaber said.

Boaters are invited to join the Oregon State Marine Board agency staff during a series of statewide town hall meetings to gather public input on the agency’s proposed 2015-2017 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, on June 23, in Bend, at the Central Oregon Community College, Boyle Education Center, in

The Butch’s Place Peak Summer Nights series at the Athletic Club of Bend is offering a free concert ticket to the upcoming Medeski, Scofield, Martin and Wood concert to Central Oregon Fire Fighters who have been working tirelessly to put out the Two Bulls Fire. Medeski, Scofield, Martin and Wood will be performing on Thursday

On Father’s Day, Bend Urology hosted an event in Bend to celebrate dads while raising awareness for prostate cancer. The second annual “Dash for Dads” run was a 5k run and 1k walk around Pine Nursery Park in Bend. Those in attendance got a chance to run for their fathers and grandfathers while honoring those

Private and public donations have pushed a reward fund to $40,325 as of Friday for information leading to suspects in three possible arson fires, two of which merged to become the Two Bulls Fire that threatened thousands of homes west of Bend, officials said. “The fires are suspicious in nature, and the ongoing investigation indicates

Oregon State Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal car-motorcycle crash that killed a Redmond man Saturday at an intersection on Highway 126E near McKenzie Bridge. The crash occurred around noon at the intersection of Highway 126E and Mill Creek Road west of McKenzie Bridge. OSP is seeking witnesses who reportedly were at the intersection

One week after two fires exploded to life northwest of Bend and eventually merged to burn nearly 7,000 acres, the Two Bulls Fire was declared fully contained Saturday, officials said. An Oregon Department of Forestry team transfered command of fire management to a Type 3 team working out of the Sisters unit of the ODF

The Oregon Army National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry, of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, is scheduled to mobilize approximately 190 soldiers during a ceremony on Monday at 4 p.m. at Vince Genna Stadium. The public is invited to attend the event at 401 SE Roosevelt Street. The 1-82 Cavalry Squadron is one of

This is Ben Van Alstine’s first season as a firefighter. The Two Bulls Fire was his first battle. “The first day I was out there, I loved it more than anything,” Van Alstine recalled Friday. But on Tuesday, the fourth day of the nearly 7,000-acre blaze, things went horribly wrong for the father of two.

President Barack Obama said Friday we will not again sent U.S. troops into combat in Iraq, despite the deteriorating situation there. NewsChannel 21 spoke with veterans across the High Desert to get their reaction. “Probably about one of the best decisions that he’s made since he’s been president as far as I’m concerned,” said retired

Boaters are invited to join the Oregon State Marine Board agency staff and non-motorized advisory committee members next Thursday in Bend for an evening of dialog about your boating interests and what you need in your area to better support your activities out on the water. The Listening Session will focus primarily on discussions about