Month: August 2014

“The perfect running partner” can take various forms depending on the runner. Some of us prefer running in groups with conversations to distract us, others of us may have that one person we see every other day at 6AM for accountability and support, and a few of us cherish our miles when they go by

The Family Access Network Foundation received a generous $3,000 donation from Bank of the Cascades, made possible through United Way’s donor-directed accounts, to help connect families to basic-need services in Deschutes County. The funds will go directly to serve our most needy population, children whose families struggle to meet essential needs such as food, shelter,

Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are looking for the owner of a goat found wandering in the Tumalo area last month. Deputies were dispatched around 8:30 a.m. on July 20th to the report of the found goat on Oriole Lane, Lt. Deron McMaster said Tuesday. The black-and-white goat was wearing a collar when found, he said.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday the award of more than $73,6 million in YouthBuild grants to support academic and occupational skills training for at-risk youth, including $1.1 million to the Bend-based Heart of Oregon Corps. “YouthBuild offers thousands of young people the tools, resources and opportunities they need to punch their ticket to

The Redmond Police Department conducted a High Visibility Enforcement campaign targeting DUII drivers on Friday and released the results early Wednesday. Three Redmond officers conducted 30 traffic stops between 9 p.m. Friday and 3 a.m. Saturday and responded to calls received of possible DUII drivers, said Sgt. Curtis Chambers. During the HVE event, one DUII

In a collaborative partnership between BestCare Prevention, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, a 24-hour medication collection box has been installed in the lobby of the fire station located at 6971 SW Shad Road. This medication collection box was funded with a grant issued to BestCare Prevention. “We are committed

It took the bite of Deschutes County sheriff’s K-9 Duco to subdue and arrest a 34-year-old Bend motorcyclist who fled an attempted traffic stop in Redmond at over 100 mph Monday night, then ran and hid in a running irrigation canal, deputies said. Around 10:20 p.m., a deputy saw and tried to pull over a

The two candidates fighting for Central Oregon’s seat in the Oregon House squared off Tuesday night during a debate at Bend’s Volcanic Theatre Pub. Come November, either Republican doctor Knute Buehler or Democratic business owner Craig Wilhelm will serve the High Desert’s District 54, which encompasses Bend. During the debate, both men said they are

One day after a car crashed into a Pilates studio at NorthWest Crossing in Bend, clean-up efforts were under way amid a sign of support – literally: A poster with the message: “We love Peach Pilates” on the boarded-up window. It’s a sign that the community is coming together in support of the business after

Bend Police Chief Jim Porter on Tuesday recognized James Cornforth for the “valiant and courageous actions” he displayed while helping Officer Wes Murphy during a physical altercation on June 4th in downtown Bend. Cornforth is employed by G4S Secure Solutions and was working at the Bank ofAmerica downtown branch on that day. Officer Murphy encountered

A car slammed completely into a Pilates studio in Bend’s NorthWest Crossing Monday morning, reportedly landing on two people and showering others with glass while a class was in session, witnesses said. “This could have been very, very serious, but the injurious appear not to be fatal,” said Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki. Bend firefighters

Maintenance crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation will be performing necessary paving next week that will affect motorists south of Bend on US97. Beginning Monday night, through Thursday night, paving operations will take place from 7 pm to 4:30 am. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers to accommodate the paving process, including flaggers at

An alleged drug buy at a northeast Bend motel turned into a robbery and assault with a metal pipe early Monday morning, leading to the arrests of two men — and a raid that turned up drugs and a suspected pipe bomb, police said. Police were called to the Mt. Bachelor Motel at 2359 NE

Crater Lake National Park rangers said late Monday they are seeking information on a hiker, possibly from Bend, who was seen falling from the caldera rim surrounding the nation’s deepest lake last Friday, prompting a search by ground, air and water that found few clues. They said they are also trying to ascertain the welfare

A 16-acre blaze between Culver and Sisters, south of the Metolius River, has closed one campground and put another one on alert. Deschutes National Forest officials held a meeting on the fire Monday night at the Lake Chinook Village store to talk about the status of the fire and answer questions. Fire officials told NewsChannel

As the new alignment of Murphy Road takes shape on the south side of Bend at Third Street and Highway 97, traffic patterns will be changing this week to accommodate construction activities, officials said. Murphy Road will be closed at Parrell Road, and there will be intermittent closures at Murphy and Third due to construction

The American Red Cross continues to have an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to give before the Labor Day holiday, even after many more donors stepped up to give following an urgent call issued in late July. Donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially needed,

The price of bacon has shot up dramatically nationwide over the last few years, making it hard for bacon lovers to still get their fill. “I love bacon,” one Bend resident said Monday. “My friends call me ‘Bacon’ because I like bacon a lot,” said another. In fact, he loves bacon so much, he even

Every year, thousands of people come to Benham Falls, a scenic spot southwest of Bend. Out of all of those, hardly anyone gets hurt, let alone dies. This weekend, however, proved to be deadly. Benham Falls has the kind of beauty that draws you to the edge for a better look. “We got great pictures

Crews made good progress Sunday on the Nene Creek Fire that broke out over the weekend nearly 20 miles north of Warm Springs and has burned about 300 acres, officials said Monday. Five hand crews, two bulldozers and two heavy helicopters were utilized to help hold the fire in check. Hand crews worked both flanks