Month: October 2014

The Deschutes Land Trust presented two Central Oregonians with Volunteers of the Year Awards at its annual Open House on October 22. Eva Eagle and Ginny Elliott were honored for their dedication to conserving land in Central Oregon. Eva Eagle has been a Land Trust volunteer since 2005. For nearly 10 years Eva has collected

It’s that time of year again, for the sneezes and sniffles. And although most of us never know exactly which bug is making us feel bad, you can now feel good about a new test designed to do just that. St. Charles Bend now has a respiratory viral PCR panel — a $40,000 machine that

Wildfire season is officially over, but the focus for lawmakers is already on next season. They had a field trip Wednesday to visit thinning and other projects on the Deschutes National Forest in Bend and Sisters areas. “Improving forest health, reducing the stand density, or number of trees per acre, so the fuel loading is

A year and a half ago, a dog named Ducky was shot in the face after he ran away from his owners’ property in Terrebonne. He made a full recovery, but unfortunately, his owners couldn’t keep him. So now he needs a new home. He sure has been through a lot in his two short

Crook County health officials have confirmed two cases of pertussis or whooping cough in the area. Karen Yeargain, communicable disease coordinator for the Crook County Health Department, said Wednesday the two cases occurred in the last three weeks and involve children under the age of 2. Whooping cough starts out like a cold, then the

There is a twist in a Bend City Council race: Candidate Casey Roats’ residency has been questioned, and he acknowledged staying outside the city for part of the past year, while his new home was under construction. To run for Bend City Council, one requirement says the candidate must live within the city limits for

A new poll from livibility.com claims Bend is the 2nd best city in that nation to live if you’re a centrist. The relocation website weighed factors like representative ratings in this area, the latest presidential election and how residents self-rate themselves politically. “I think it’s relatively centrist,” Jeff Eager, NewsChannel 21’s political analyst and former

Three Bend businesses are being investigated by the Oregon Liquor Commission to determine if they served too much alcohol on recent occasions. Pappy’s Pizzeria, The Summit Saloon & Stage and Seven are under open investigations, the agency confirmed Tuesday. OLCC representative said they could not offer any details because the investigations are ongoing. Pappy’s Pizzeria

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the U.S. Forest Service in trying to find the owner of three llamas found on the Crooked River National Grasslands ast of Madras. The llamas were found Tuesday about eight miles east of Madras off Grizzly Road. It’s not known at this time if the llamas were abandoned

More than 21,000 city of Bend water customers will get a notice in the mail in coming days about the city’s failure to meet an Oct. 1 state deadline, set and extended years ago, to treat its water for the parasite cryptosporidium. But city officials say the water is as safe as ever – and

Are we going to be next to give marijuana the green light? In two weeks, Oregonians will learn if recreational marijuana will become legal. As campaign donations pour in and supporters and opponents square off, the debate over Measure 91 is just now lighting up. “This is a completely different drug, they call it green

The Bend-La Pine Schools’ Boundary Advisory Committee, charged with helping redraw the attendance areas for district schools, is hosting a series of public information sessions at local schools next week. The community is invited to attend the sessions to meet committee members, learn about the process, understand the challenges involved and offer input. “We welcome

Sisters District Ranger Kristie Miller said Tuesday evening she has withdrawn her decision to proceed with a controversial project that would have built a paved path from Sisters to Black Butte Ranch. It’s her second such trail project withdrawal in the Sisters area in recent months. As before, Miller cited a lack of a community

Bend High School will honor three distinguished alumni during Homecoming events Friday. This year’s honorees include: – Robert Foley, Class of 1929, a World War II veteran and original member of the Oregon Court of Appeals (Foley, who died in 1997, will be represented by sons Tom and Terry)– Ryan Longwell, Class of 1992, a

Be part of a team and make a difference! The Redmond Senior Center is actively seeking volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers to deliver nutritious meals, warm smiles, and safety checks that help keep our seniors healthy, safe, and living independently in their own homes. Adopt a route either as an individual, an organization, a group,

Eight days and seven nights — that’s how long Bend freelance travel writer Tim Neville spent in North Korea — a tightly controlled country few Americans get to experience, much less to hit the slopes in. Tuesday evening, he spoke in front of a packed house at the Deschutes Library about his experience. “As odd

For many years, McKay Park has featured several large cottonwood trees providing shade and beauty to park users. During planning for upcoming park construction which is part of the Colorado Dam Safe Passage project, the trees were evaluated by a certified arborist. The arborist found that most of the large cottonwoods are diseased and/or rotting

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help and tips after responding to three recent reports of cattle rustling in the Juniper Butte area near Culver — all involving newborn calves. In each case, the victims reported someone entered their property in the middle of the night and removed newborn baby calves, said

Whenever there’s a chance of stormy weather, ODOT encourages everyone to plan for extra traveling time – whether you are driving, riding your bike, or walking. Motorists should also prepare their vehicles in advance and be ready to adjust speed or change a route based on the weather. Extra caution is the key to success

Pints have been raised, toasts have been made and the 2014 Bend Brewfest , which was held in August, is all wrapped up. A fundraiser for local charities, this annual event raised more than $13,000 for three non-profit groups based in Central Oregon. New beneficiary Deschutes River Conservancy, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon