Month: June 2015

Cases of marijuana poisoning in pets, and specifically in dogs, increased dramatically in Washington and Colorado after recreational use was legalized, Oregon veterinarians said Monday as they advised pet owners to be cautious with access to the drug. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Oregon taking effect on July 1, pet owners should be

A car crashed into a power pole on Highway 20 east of Sisters Sunday afternoon, downing lines and knocking out power in the area near the end of the final performance of the 75th annual Sisters Rodeo. To make matters worse, a later car fire blocked Hwy. 126 at Cloverdale Road for about 15 minutes.

Robi Phinney, the current vice principal at La Pine Middle School, was recently named to serve as the interim principal at the school. She will begin her new position July 1. Phinney has served as the vice principal at La Pine Middle School for one year. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in the

Senator Ron Wyden was in Bend Sunday afternoon to meet with brewers, wine and cider makers to introduce new legislation that would promote job creation. Wyden said he believes now is the time to capitalize on the growing craft scene Central Oregon. According to the senator, the craft industries in Oregon generate $6 billion in

Four deputies have been disciplined as Oregon’s justice department investigates the death of an inmate who overdosed while in the Deschutes County jail. Deschutes County sheriff’s counsel Darryl Nakahira confirmed Friday to NewsChannel 21 that two of the four deputies were supervisors who have been demoted. “This is related to the lack of professional behavior,”

The 10-acre Shevlin fire that broke out Thursday afternoon at Shevlin Park is fully contained, but it’s the effort of a group of folks who drew little attention that helped crews get a jump on and take down the blaze. Crews will still be monitoring the fire over the next few days, but the blaze

The Cascade Cycling Classic Presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon is back! July 22-26. The best professional cyclists from around the country are coming and we need help housing these athletes. As a host, your only obligation is to open up your home to as many, or as few athletes as you would like,

During Thursday’s fight to stop the Shevlin Fire, crews dipped for water in a Tumalo Irrigation District reservoir. When looking for water in a fire emergency, proximity is key. “Yesterday, we saw the smoke plumes and we thought, ‘Oh no! It looks like another Two Bulls,’” property owner Brianna Cadwell said Friday. Like any wildfire,

The 75th annual Sisters Rodeo draws in fans from all over to see “The Biggest Little Show in the World.” While many come for the action inside the arena, the food draws quite a crowd as well. “We cooked 570 racks of ribs in two days, took first place and went home happy,” Carl Perry,

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday he has introduced legislation that would promote continued job creation in the growing craft beverage, cider, wine and distillery industries throughout Oregon and the country. The Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, S.1562, introduced Thursday, would cut taxes and modernize outdated regulations for craft brewers, cider makers, vintners,

Investigators said Friday that the 10-acre Shevlin Fire, which broke out just west of Bend Thursday afternoon, was likely human-caused, although they have not determined if it was intentional or accidental. A joint investigation is under way involving the Oregon Department of Forestry, Bend Fire Department, Oregon State Police and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office,

We broke the story back in September: Sgt. Michael Tribble, an off-duty Vallejo, California police officer, pulled a gun during a dispute in downtown Bend. Now, a young California woman claims she was tased and beaten by several officers, including Tribble. She was facing charges of resisting arrest. To support her case and testify against

Redmond police said Friday they arrested a 19-year-old Prineville man as he was released from the Crook County Jail, this time on new car theft and other charges stemming a March 24 incident in Redmond. They also said they are still looking for a stolen pink side-by-side ATV. A Redmond officer arrested Kylian Beitz on

Thursday’s Shevlin Fire prompted a reminder that residents should be prepared for wildfire at a moment’s notice, and provide adequate defensible space on their property. You can prepare for wildfire by creating and maintaining your home’s defensible space and have an evacuation kit ready for your family. With especially dry and hot conditions across Central

The Cove Palisades State Park welcomes beginning campers to join in an overnight guided camping excursion June 26 -28, part of the statewide “Let’s Go Camping” program hosted by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. For $30 per family, OPRD provides tents, sleeping bags and other gear. Volunteers will help campers set up tents, build campfires,

A Home to Share, Inc. is now taking applications for residents in their new homes designed to provide shared housing in Sisters The non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities who wish to reside with others in a family-like setting. Residents will share meals, chores and household activities in a charming setting

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Friday she has declared drought emergencies in four additional Oregon counties due to drought, low snowpack levels and low water conditions. With the addition of Coos, Douglas, Gilliam and Jefferson counties, 19 of Oregon’s 36 counties are officially in a state of drought emergency. “Oregon is only just beginning to

Deschutes County Republicans announced Thursday their opposition to a proposed gas tax for the city of Bend, an item city councilors are considering placing on an upcoming ballot, citing the impact on working families, students and small businesses. Local Republicans said are concerned about the effect raising taxes would have on citizens in the greater

A Level 1 pre-evacuation notice was issued Thursday afternoon for the Three Pines and Shevlin subdivisions on both sides of Shevlin Park, west of McClain Drive west of Bend. With the Shevlin Fire lined, the alert was being lifted at midnight. Wildfire Evacuation Levels Explained Level 1: Be ReadyThere is an incident in the area.

United Way of Deschutes County and Volunteer Connect are proud to announce a new partnership as they team up to organize and present the 2015 Days of Caring. The event will be held September 18th and 19 th in Deschutes and Crook counties. Days of Caring is a community-wide effort that brings together volunteers and