Month: December 2014

It’s been 44 years since Bend resident Teresa Lawrence used her Cuban passport. With new hope stemming from this week’s major announcement, she hopes to change that in the new year. “I want to learn about my heritage, visit my family and enjoy island,” Lawrence said Thursday. The early Christmas present was not delivered in

Redmond is saving a landmark and getting a new City Hall, a project that comes with a hefty $9 million price tag. “We can save Evergreen and we can turn it into City Hall and not build a new building here,” Redmond Mayor George Endicott said Wednesday. The historic former Evergreen School building has been

Students interested in applying to Oregon State University – Cascades for fall 2015 are encouraged to submit an application by February 1 in order to be considered for scholarships offered by the university. Applications are now being accepted for the branch campus’s first freshman class, as well as for transfer students and adults seeking to

NPG of Oregon Inc., a cluster of television stations that broadcasts live news on the NBC and FOX affiliates in Bend, Oregon is accepting applications for News Producer/Anchor/Reporter. This position will be responsible for producing, reporting, and presenting enterprising stories on our top rated newscasts. We are looking for someone who combines strong journalistic skills

The Robotics Quasar Alliance, representing the Redmond Proficiency Academy, won the Central Oregon League Championship of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) on Sunday , December 14th at Mountain View High School in Bend. The Robotics Quasar Alliance beat out a field of 10 robotics teams to earn the right to advance to the FTC Super

The Family Access Network Foundation (FAN) received a generous $10,000 donation from Crevier Family Foundation, to help connect families with children ages 0-5 to basic-need services in Deschutes County. The funds will go directly to serve those children and families most in need, who struggle to meet essential needs such as food, shelter, health care,

Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is now recruiting qualified individuals interested in serving as the organization’s executive director. Habitat is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to providing affordable homeownership and home repair services for low-income families and individuals in Bend and Crook County. Since it started its work in 1989, Bend Habitat has built

In addition to the popular hawks, eagles and falcons currently on exhibit, the High Desert Museum just south of Bend now has a fifth owl species: the barred owl. The barred owl is native to the mixed deciduous/coniferous forests of the East Coast. Throughout the 20 th century, the species made a rapid westward expansion

Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting was one of farewells and thanks, from three departing councilors and toward City Manager Eric King, who got a solid review and a 5 percent “merit raise.” But it also was one where councilors voted 5-2 to authorize $63 million to fund the city’s disputed water system improvements. The

The Redmond Airport is expecting many travelers over the upcoming holidays. The following reminders are to help passengers be prepared for their journey. Do not wrap gifts prior to catching your flight. Transportation Security Admiration still enforces restrictions to carry-on items, liquids, gels and pastes must be in containers that are 3.4 ounces or less

President Barack Obama’s announcement Wednesday to improve relations with Cuba was a surprise for millions across the world, sparking reaction of both cheers and protests. A Redmond woman was ecstatic about the move. “I just heard the speech, and I was crying and jumping,” Sonia Galvez told NewsChannel 21 by phone from Nicaragua. Galvez is

President Obama signed a $1,1 trillion spending bill this week that legalizes medical marijuana. In Oregon, medical marijuana has been legal for 16 years, but the fight between the states and Washington, D.C. has been an ongoing battle. “People who have been using cannabis or self-medicating with cannabis for decades have a lot of guilt,

A passenger in a car stolen in Warm Springs fired a rifle at a pursuing Oregon State Police trooper during a chase north of Madras Monday morning. Three people ditched the car and ran, leading to a chase on foot and their arrests, troopers said Wednesday. A Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy spotted the black 2005

The 23rd annual St. Charles Hospice Christmas auction, “Enchanted Winter,” netted a record $90,000. Proceeds provide charity care to St. Charles Hospice and Transitions patients in Central Oregon. Many community members and local businesses donated elaborately decorated trees, beautiful quilts and other items that were auctioned off at the event. The highest bid of the

Hundreds of volunteers are needed for the sixth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. Already, 20 nonprofits in Bend, La Pine, Prineville and Redmond have developed MLK Day projects — creating a need for over 300 volunteers to paint, build, arrange flowers, craft valentines, make dog beds and

Senator Ron Wyden issued the following statement Wednesday, praising President Obama’s announcement of new steps to open up relations with the Cuban people: “I applaud the President for today’s announcement and for taking these historic steps to normalize relations with Cuba.I have long believed that trade and engagement are liberalizing forces and I look forward

Before she was sentenced to nearly 8 1/2 years in prison for abusing her stepdaughter, a Redmond woman sat in court Tuesday as the young survivor made a tearful, dramatic statement, telling her stepmother, “I’m not afraid of you any more.” Michelle Saunders, 42, had stopped her trial halfway through last Friday by pleading guilty

Four Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office personnel were awarded a Lifesaving Award and Search and Rescue “Deputy of the Year” from the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association annual awards ceremony held recently at The Riverhouse. Sgt. Deke DeMars, Deputy Daniel Graham and Deputy Grant Johnstone received a 2014 Life Saving Award for their efforts on May 31,

The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance received an early Christmas present this year. The Echo Fund, The Clabough Foundation, and The Crevier Foundation generously contributed a total of $13,000 to the expansion of educational programs for disadvantaged families, assuring that HDFFA can provide Cooking Matters classes and Seed to Supper programs in Crook, Deschutes

The Oregon Community Foundation’s recently released 2014 Giving in Oregon report has found that Oregon nonprofits received more than $1.8 billion in donations in 2012, up from $1.6 billion in 2011. Individual giving also increased in Oregon and nationally from 2011 to 2012. The education sector in Oregon was a big beneficiary of contributions, receiving