Month: September 2015

As Congress returned to work Monday, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement on why he supports the “Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action,” otherwise known as the Iran nuclear deal: The Senate has no weightier responsibility this fall than consideration of the nuclear agreement recently negotiated by the United States, key world powers, and

Mt. Bachelor officials said Tuesday they will keep two chairlifts and the mid-mountain lodge open for downhill bikers and sightseers through September and into October. Labor Day marked the end of Mt. Bachelor’s traditional summer operating season. “It was a very successful summer for the resort, with mountain biking visits growing 53 percent from the

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office participated in a traffic safety campaign increasing traffic patrols during the Labor Day weekend to focus on DUII and seatbelt enforcement. The sheriff’s office encourages all drivers and passengers to make a conscious effort to use their seatbelt at all times while traveling in a motor vehicle, regardless of the

The 2015 summer driving season ends with the national average at its lowest point for the Labor Day holiday in more than a decade, with drivers paying about a dollar a gallon less than a year ago, AAA said Tuesday. “For the week, the national average drops seven cents to $2.39 while Oregon’s average also

Crews called to a fire south of Redmond Monday afternoon found the remains of a home that burned in December 2013 on fire again and flames spreading to nearby grass and brush, officials said. Redmond Fire & Rescue crews were called out shortly after 2 p.m. on a report of a fire in the area

With the “dog days” of summer winding down, it is time to start thinking about back-to-school for kids. This brings buses and kids to our roadways and our school zones come into effect during school days. On September 9, the Bend-La Pine Schools will begin its 2015 schedule of classes. This will increase both the

Opportunity Knockswelcomes Aly Waibel as executive director. In her role, Waibel is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and operations of Opportunity Knocks, working closely with the Board of Directors to accomplish the organization’s mission of supporting growth and economic development in the Central Oregon business community. Waibel moved to Bend from Tucson in June

More than 1,000 firefighters were still on the lines Monday on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and in Grant County, working to finish containment of the 67,207-acre County Line 2 Fire and 110,245-acre Canyon Creek Complex Fire near John Day. All evacuation levels were lifted Monday on the latter fire. Here’s the Monday morning update

A bull rider from Prineville was fatally injured Saturday afternoon when he was thrown from a bull at the Paulina Amateur Rodeo, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said. Richard Wayne Perry, 58, was thrown from the bull and stepped on shortly before 3:30 p.m., said sheriff’s Sgt. James Savage. Rager Emergency Services and sheriff’s deputies were

Sunriver Resort presented the fifth annual Sunriver Marathon for a Cause event this weekend – celebrating five years running. Sunday morning’s events included a half marathon and Boston Qualifier full marathon. Over 870 participants took part in this weekend’s races. Proceeds from the Sunriver Marathon for a Cause event benefit St. Charles Cancer Services. To

The Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoringits annualChristopher ColumbusEssay Contest for high school students in Bend, Redmond and Sisters. This year’s topic pertains to a comparison between Charles Lindbergh’s voyage and that of Christopher Columbus. Local winners will also compete at the state, and possibly the nationallevel. A great achievement

The fatal shooting of a Christmas Valley man near Prineville is the second tragedy in months to befall a family, as the body of the victim’s former wife was found earlier this year in Klamath Lake. Around 5 a.m Thursday, James Scott, 39, was found shot and killed in a vehicle in the Juniper Canyon

Two Bend men have been charged with burglary, and one of them jailed on additional charges in connection with a string of break-ins and other crimes at five southeast Bend businesses late Thursday and early Friday, police said Saturday evening. The first burglary was reported shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday, when police responded to a

When Shane Brown, the owner of the Coffee and Snack Factory at Southeast Ninth and Wilson in Bend, came to work around 4 a.m. Friday, he quickly realized someone had broken into his shop, leaving a big mess behind. “It definitely makes me feel very vulnerable, very destroyed,” he said later in the day. Police

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention, Traumatic Brain Injuries affect 2.4 million people each year. One of these people is Miss Oregon 2015, Ali Wallace. In 2008, Wallace sustained a TBI while practicing as a cheerleader at Sunset High school when she landed on her head and neck while executing a

http://www.bendoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=59 Applicants must be residents of the City of Bend. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 25. For applications or questions, please contact: City of Bend710 NW Wall StreetBend, OR 97701541-388-5505 or visit the web site at http://www.bendoregon.gov/committees

The City of Bend is seeking applicants for four seats on the Marijuana Technical Advisory Committee. The committee will assist the City Council in developing time, place and manner restrictions related to marijuana businesses in the city. The advisory committee will begin meeting in mid-September and meet every other week. The City Council intends to

A construction crew’s backhoe struck a two-inch natural gas line in a southeast Redmond industrial area Friday morning, prompting the evacuation of about four nearby businesses and 15 people for about two hours until the line was shut and the area and buildings ventilated. Redmond Fire & Rescue crews were called around 10:45 a.m. to

Bend water and sewer rates rose for many residents late this summer, and that has many upset residents wondering why. Gillian Ockner, a senior policy analyst with the city, explained to NewsChannel 21 Thursday, “They are going to see a change adopted as a result of rate increases that have been adopted by (city) council.

Authorities lifted a day-old boil-water advisory for the city of La Pine on Friday after tests showed no contamination. Meanwhile, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies sought public tips about an apparent crash into a fire hydrant that led to a water main break and the precautionary step. The unreported crash Thursday hit a fire hydrant near