Month: February 2015

Saving Grace is honoring Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. February is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month, and it is critical that we take this time to remember that domestic violence is not just a problem for adults. One in three adolescents in the US will be a victim of physical, emotional or

Oregon State Police said Tuesday they recently have taken reports from people who have been scammed out of money by people posing as law enforcement officers on the telephone. Scammers have called and claimed to be members of a police department or sheriff’s department and that the victim missed jury duty, had outstanding fines, or

Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, and John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, on Tuesday reintroduced the bipartisan Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act, the House companion to which passed the U.S. House by voice vote last Congress.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Tuesday it plans to discontinue stocking Hosmer Lake southwest of Bend with Atlantic salmon, in favor of cutthroat and Cranebow trout. The ODFW will outline changes to the fish stocking program at Hosmer Lake at a Tuesday, Feb. 17 meeting in Bend. The meeting will begin at

Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot has risen to $485 million, one of the largest ever in North America Oregon Lottery officials said. Here are some interesting note about this Powerball jackpot: * The $485 million jackpot is the third-largest Powerball jackpot and the fifth-largest jackpot ever in North America. (The world record jackpot: $656 million Mega

Recent vandalism to an area near Whychus Creek is causing erosion into the creek and affecting stream banks and the scenic beauty of the area, Forest Service officials said Monday. About a week ago, a volunteer river steward reported to the Forest Service that vandals had destroyed a scenic area near the Whychus Creek trail.

The Bureau of Land Management Prineville District Office will be improving the access road to the new Tumalo Canal Trailhead, located off Barr Road on the south side of the Cline Buttes Recreation Area. The work will run from late February through May. Visitors and residents should expect heavy truck traffic on Barr Road between

Beulah’s Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that leads homeless teens from exploitation, has announced their 2015 Advisory Board members. Founded by Ed and Andi Buerger in 2009, Beulah’s Place created this power team of exceptional hearts and minds to complement its current Board of Directors. The implementation of this advisory board will help channel the

In anticipation of a busy President’s Day holiday weekend, the Deschutes National Forest is warning winter recreationists of “modest” snow conditions that vary from icy and slushy to completely bare in lower-elevation areas. While Central Oregon has snow in the higher elevations, conditions remain poor at 6,000 feet and below with 30 percent of average

House Republicans said Monday they have kicked off the 2015 Legislative Session with a commitment to increase opportunities for Oregonians through commonsense legislation aimed at creating family-wage jobs and increasing economic development. Other goals expressed in Monday’s outline: ensuring that every student has access to a first-class education; protecting families, seniors and our most vulnerable

The second bout of intense winds in recent days was pummeling the High Desert on Monday, toppling more trees and power lines, as forecasters warned gusts could approach hurricane strength. The National Weather Service ended its high wind warning for the region around 6:15 p..m., having predicted southwesterly winds 30-40 mph “with local and sudden

Brooke and Damon Frutos of Sisters were on their way to St. Charles Bend when it became fairly obvious that their baby did not want to wait any longer. They pulled over, into the Subway parking lot in northeast Bend — not for a sandwich, but for a very special delivery. Damon called 911 and

February is American Heart Month, and the discussion of heart health hits close to home for some Central Oregonians. A celebration of life just took place for a beloved Bend woman who passed away recently after her heart suddenly failed. Kyndra Papernik died on Dec 28 at her boyfriend’s family home. Loved ones describe her

Three days after large trees fell in Friday’s windstorm, the Bend Park and Recreation District has reopened Pioneer Park in northwest Bend, officials said. The park reopened at 3:30 p.m. Monday, said Bend Parks and Rec Marketing Manager Colleen McNally. “It took crews a while to get the big Ponderosa (pine) that was precariously hanging

Like the outdoors? Like helping people? Then maybe Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is for you! Now accepting applications, if interested contact Crook County Sheriff’s Office. By E-mail brandi.lange@co.crook.or.us or by phone 416-3860.

American painter Edward Hopper once said, “If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.” Deschutes Public Library’s art committees invite all artists to embrace both the written word and artistic expression during “A Novel Idea,” the Library’s countywide reading project. Deadlines and applications vary. For more information contact your

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Monday urged the OregonLegislature to make the selling of electronic cigarettes to children illegal, to require safe packaging, and to restrict their use in public areas. In a letter addressed to Rep. Mitch Greenlick, Chair of the House Committee on Health Care, the attorney general, whose authority includes consumer protection,

The Redmond Municipal Airport experienced a significant increase in the number of passengers last year, smashing a 6-year-old record, the airport said Monday. A record 524,338 passengers traveled through the airport in 2014, resulting in a 6.87 percent increase above the 489,510 passengers served in 2013. The previous record was set in 2008, when the

10 Barrel Brewing has selected Family Kitchen as their Charity of the Month for February. The main event is ‘Charity Tuesday’ from 4:30 – 9pm on Tuesday, February 24 th at their Bend Pub, 1135 NW Galveston. Proceeds from the event as well as proceeds from the sale of logo gear all month will be

The Board of Directors of KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio recently added two new members: Wyndee Phillips and Cassie Walling, both of Bend, Oregon. KPOV’s Board of Directors sets direction for the radio station and governs its operations. Wyndee Phillips works at Bend Metro Park & Recreation as a personal trainer & instructor