Month: April 2015

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to beware of callers claiming to be with the agency and warning they must pay to clear an arrest warrant for missing jury duty. The sheriff’s office received several reports Tuesday from residents claiming a man called, saying he worked for the agency and actually using the

In a rare public statement, the tribal council of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on Wednesday defended its removal of its secretary-treasurer, saying Jake Suppah falsely claimed the tribal government was close to bankruptcy. Jake Suppah told The Bulletin last month he had uncovered troubling financial patterns, including theft of time, mismanagement of federal

Every spring, the Bend Police Department hosts a Citizens Academy, a nine-week program that exposes people to officers’ day-to-day assignments and training. Wednesday night, they got a chance to look at the training used for split-second decisions regarding use of force. The lesson was centered around “shoot-don’t shoot” scenarios. Participants could stand and react in

Deschutes County will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 19-25. This year’s theme is “Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims.” Each year, the Office for Victims of Crime has led communities in observing the week by promoting victims’ rights, honoring crime victims, and those who advocate on their behalf. District Attorney John Hummel will recognize the

The Bend-based 1st Squadron of the 82 nd Cavalry arrived on two planes at Roberts Field Wednesday, back home to tearful, grateful family members, 10 months after the Oregon Army National Guard Unit headed out on deployment to Afghanistan. Who were they waiting for? “My husband,” Amanda West said. “Today, our grandson is coming home,”

The spring chill Tuesday morning did nothing to deter the turnout for an ODOT ground-breaking ceremony marking the start of work on La Pine’s third traffic signal and the first on Highway 97, at First Street. Officials said the much-needed traffic signal addresses the safety needs of frequent pedestrian and bicycle crossings at the junction,

Have you heard of the bands Elliot or Precious Byrd? They’re two separate groups, with the same core group of guys. Elliot is the gospel side of the band. After an eight-year journey, they’re singing with excitement because they got a record deal with Universal Music Group. “Just came at the right time, it was

Beginning Thursday, the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin a renovation and repair project at two rest stops at Beaver Marsh, south of Chemult on Highway 97. As a result of this project, water-related services at the two rest stops (N/S) will be shut down. Portable toilets will still be available and parking will remain

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., marked Wednesday’s tax filing deadline by calling for comprehensive tax reform that simplifies and improves the federal tax code so it works for all Americans. He also outlined 10 aspects of current tax law that make the system unfair for middle-class Americans. “As Americans race to meet

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has found for the owner of a goat found wandering in the area of Spring River Road earlier this week. Lt. Deron McMaster earlier had said deputies responded shortly before 2 p.m. Monday to the report of a goat wandering at large near Spring River Road. The goat was taken

A team of scientists from the United States and Russia has documented the longest migration of a mammal ever recorded – a round-trip trek of nearly 14,000 miles by a whale identified as a critically endangered species that raises questions about its status. The researchers used satellite-monitored tags to track three western North Pacific gray

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Finance and Corporate Securities announced Wednesday its participation in a multi-state settlement agreement and consent order between 43 state mortgage regulators and New Day Financial LLC. The settlement is a result of investigations conducted by Delaware and Maryland into institutionalized cheating on testing and continuing

Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to ignite prescribed burn units about 15 miles east of Paulina and in the Maury Mountains over the coming weeks, as weather conditions allow. The Upper Beaver Prescribed Burn project consists of several small burn units totaling 500 acres near Forest Service Road 58 and 5840, in

As Americans face the dreaded “tax day” Wednesday, the average consumer now carries more debt according to a study by Experian called State of Credit. Consumers are also opening up more bank cards and credit cards. That doesn’t bode well for the long-term financial security of the average family, NeighborImpact warned Tuesday. As part of

At Great Harvest Bread in Bend, employees make dough to earn it. And while the bread rises, workers could soon see the same happen to paychecks. Several minimum wage bills sit on Salem’s table, some that would push earnings up to $15 an hour — a clear jump from Oregon’s current minimum wage of $9.25.

Police said Tuesday they have arrested a 29-year-old Bend man who they have tied to at least 32 recent thefts from cars around town, after he tried to return some items to a retailer and sold others during garage sales at his southeast Bend storage unit. An officer took reports on Saturday, April 4 th

The Jefferson County School Board, faced with a loud outcry Tuesday night over the removal of Madras High School Principal Sarah Braman-Smith, stuck to its decision to reassign her to serve as principal for the new Warm Springs K-8 Academy. The decision was confirmed following public and board member comments made at Tuesday night’s school

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., praised the Senate’s move Tuesday night to extend a lifeline to rural Oregon communities with final passage of a two-year renewal of the Secure Rural Schools program. “This extension ends months of uncertainty for Oregon’s rural communities, who have grappled with on-again, off-again funding for roads, schools and first responders,” Wyden

The Redmond Proficiency Academy is only one of two schools in Oregon to offer the AP Capstone program, beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year. According to the College Board, “AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program that helps students stand out in the college admission process by developing the critical skills needed to succeed in

A small tornado — rare in Oregon — touched down in the parking lot of Lane Community College in Eugene late Tuesday afternoon, damaging four cars, at least two of which were flipped and one — with two people inside — lifted 5-8 feet into the air, officials and witnesses said. No injuries were reported.