Month: November 2014

A bit of shock and curiosity still lingered after Wednesday’s surprise announcement that 10 Barrel is selling to Anheuser-Busch, the world’s largest brewer. “Being in the industry, my reaction was like everyone else’s — I really didn’t see it coming,” Deschutes Brewery founder Gary Fish said Thursday. “As this industry is where consumers are moving,

Deschutes County 911 dispatchers received a report Thursday morning of a cougar sighting west of the Crossroads subdivision, west of Sisters, but sheriff’s deputies said they were unable to find any signs of the animal. The report came in around 10:45 a.m., said Deputy Liam Klatt. “During this time of year, as the snows push

The Central Oregon Cat Alliance, a coalition of local animal welfare groups, held the 6 th and final high volume sterilization clinic of the year on October 26 th . In total, over 1,000 stray and feral cats have been captured, sterilized and re-released through the program since January. The program was funded by a

Redmond School District board member Ron Munkres has submitted his resignation effective November 4 Munkres is moving outside of district boundaries and in doing so, will not meet the qualifications necessary to serve on the district’s five member board. Munkres was elected to the board of directors on July 1, 2013 and his term was

News of 10 Barrel Brewing Co.’s sale to Anheuser-Busch, the world’s largest brewer, broke with a shock Wednesday morning and immediately sparked an intense, split reaction among its many fans. But the partners in the business vowed all will stay the same — or get better. We met with the men behind the beer to

AARP Foundation will be providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low to moderate income through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. But first, the program is in need of volunteers to help prepare tax forms. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide thrives due to the remarkable efforts of its volunteer base. With nearly 50 million low-

Oregon State University – Cascades said Thursday its enrollment is now 1,172 students, including 980 juniors, seniors and graduate students, up nearly 6 percent from a year ago at a time when a better economy has meant enrollment declines at many schools around the country. The enrollment figure also includes 192 dually-enrolled students preparing to

Oregon is now the third state to legalize recreational marijuana. It was a close vote, and many are still heated about the issue. In Deschutes County, the measure passed with about 51 percent of the votes. In Jefferson and Crook counties, about 55 percent of people voted against the measure. Statewide, it passed with 52

It was a close race out among the crops, but a bare majority of Oregon voters said “no” on Measure 92, meaning food companies won’t have to label foods with genetically modified organisms. Opponents of the measure said this would be a big win for farmers, but not all who own farmland feel that way.

Friday, November 7th from 5pm-8pm Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty 821 NW Wall Street Cascade Sotheby’s International RealtyWelcomes Summit High School Art Students Please join us Friday evening for cocktails and desert. We are pleased to have the works of Summit High School Art students on display for this First Friday Art Walk Friday, November 7th

Scientists say there have been over 700 earthquakes since July in an intense swarm occurring in northwestern Nevada, about 40 miles southeast of Lakeview, and it has become much more active the past few days. The swarm has been ongoing since mid-July, with more than 700 occurring over that time frame, mostly small in nature,

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s executive director on Wednesday outlined the agency’s plans and goals in regulating recreational marijuana following voter approval of Measure 91. Here’s the statement from OLCC Executive Director Steven Marks: “The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will work with other state agencies to implement Measure 91 with a great amount of accountability

This season, many Central Oregon seniors who are alone or impoverished will receive some holiday cheer, thanks to the Be a Santa to a Senior® program. Sponsored by the local Home Instead Senior Care® office, the program brings together area nonprofits, retailers, numerous volunteers and members of the community to provide gifts and companionship for

The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District says it will continue with pile burning operations this week to reduce hazardous fuels at the following locations: –Along Highway 97 at MP 157, smoke will be visible from the highway, signs will be in place. –Near 9730 Road, 4 miles west of Highway 97. –Located both north & south

Some fresh faces will offer new insight into Bend’s biggest challenges next year. Two of the three city council seats up for grabs Tuesday were pulled out from under the incumbents, while a third councilor’s bid to unseat a Deschutes County commissioner fell short. “I can understand people are ready for change,” said Mark Capell,

Pacific Power warned its customers and the public Wednesday of a phone scam targeting utility customers in the Northwest where criminals posing as utility customer service agents are trying to get money and steal personal information. The fraud is occurring nationwide, but recent days have seen an upsurge in the Northwest, company officials said. The

Anheuser-Busch – the world’s largest brewer and a global powerhouse – announced Wednesday it has agreed to purchase Bend’s 10 Barrel Brewing Company, for undisclosed terms. Here’s a video from the partners where they explain what’s happening, why and how they hope their fans stick with them. It’s also the topic of the new KTVZ.COM

Applications for food baskets are now available until December 5 th at Rays Food Place-La Pine, Shop Smart-La Pine, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office La Pine Substation in the Deschutes County South County Services Building. Applications must be returned no later than December 5 to be considered for a Christmas food basket. Food will

School bond and local option levies were mostly successful statewide Tuesday, reversing trends from a year ago, though in Central Oregon, a Sisters school bond measure was defeated. Six of nine K-12 school districts passed bonds, including Colton, Dallas, Klamath Falls City Schools, La Grande, Springfield and West Linn-Wilsonville. Bonds failed passage in Corbett, Silver

While Oregonians legalized marijuana, split on GMO labeling and re-elected Gov. John Kitzhaber, Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Greg Walden, Central Oregon voters sent Bend Republican knee surgeon Knute Buehler to the Legislature and dealt defeat to a pair of incumbents on the Bend City Council. Click here for state of Oregon election results Click