Month: November 2015

Meet Corduroy, a half-Maine coon, half-domestic longhair cat from Sisters. Corduroy loves naps, hunting for mice and cuddling. From his appearance, he may seem like your average household cat, but Corduroy is one in a million. “He’s Guinness (Book of) World Records’ oldest living cat.,” explained owner Ashley Okura said Monday. Okura said she picked

State Rep. Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver) said Tuesday he has asked Oregon State Auditor Gary Blackmer to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Administration’s contract with Azumano Travel. Whisnant submitted his request to Director Blackmer on Nov. 18 and asked that the audit specifically explore why the state’s contract with the travel

State Rep. Knute Buehler, R-Bend, announced Tuesday the two bills he will introduce during the upcoming 2016 session. Legislators are limited to two bills for even-year legislative sessions. Buehler intends to focus on two priorities: preventing prescription, especially narcotic, drug abuse and enhancing whistleblower protections. The first bill combines two concepts aimed at mitigating prescription

The holidays will be in full swing in a few days and the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reminding people to keep pets safe during family gatherings and holiday parties. If you lose or find a pet, report it immediately to your local shelter and reclaim your pet quickly. Consider the following tips to

Bend’s Community Center announces Community Bingo the second Saturday of every month, 1pm at Bend’s Community Center 1036 NE 5 th Street. Food and refreshments are sold. Community Bingo is fun time for any community member 18 years or older. Bends Community Center is looking to keep the community warm this winter by providing a

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined colleagues Tuesday calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Paul Ryan to quickly schedule votes on legislation that would close an egregious loophole and prevent individuals on the Federal Terrorist Watchlist from being able to purchase firearms and explosives that may be used in connection with terrorism. Under

Powder Hound Preview, Pine Mountain Sports’ annual “Welcome to Winter” party, brought a full house to the Tower Theater and allowed Pine Mountain Sports to raise $13,455 for Deschutes County Search and Rescue and the Central Oregon Trail Alliance through the sale of raffle tickets as well as a donation from Skjersaa Group-Duke Warner Realty,

For the fourth year, Redmond Kiwanis will be selling See’s Candy as a holiday project to raise funds for its youth projects. Kiwanis members will be selling the popular candy seven days a week beginning Monday, Nov. 30, inside the Sears store on Sixth Street. Monday through Saturday members will sell the sweets from 10

Every day of the year, the American Red Cross brings help and hope to people in need in Oregon and Southwest Washington, and across the country. This holiday season, the Red Cross urges people to give something that means something by making a donation to support local services throughout the year. “We have seen an

A legal battle is brewing between a La Pine medical marijuana dispensary and the city after the state Legislature’s attorneys found it’s illegal for local governments to impose such a tax. The Office of Legislative Counsel issued a letter on Nov. 13 at a Eugene lawmaker’s request, concluding a law lawmakers adopted earlier this year

Passenger traffic through Redmond Municipal Airport is anticipated to increase beginning this week for the Thanksgiving holiday and continue through the holiday travel season, officials said Tuesday. In an effort to accommodate the growing number of travelers, airport management is asking all passengers to please arrive 90 minutes prior to the departure time of their

After two long public hearings and nearly five hours of debate, the Deschutes County Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday night to send a set of recommendations to commissioners on regulating marijuana businesses in the county’s unincorporated areas. After extensive discussion on a variety of issues, the planning commission voted to only allow marijuana production (grows)

Most Oregonians tend to follow the laws of the land? but what if some laws didn’t make sense? Some would take issue about some laws being a good or bad thing, such as not feeding the ducks at the park, or not pumping your own gas. But there are odder ones on the books –

Monday evening the Bend Fire Department and High Desert Mill Maker hosted a turkey frying demonstration to show the dangers of turkey fryers and other cooking fires this holiday season. Along with that demonstration, here are some tips put together by Bend Fire: The Bend Fire Department reminds citizens to use caution when preparing their

Sunshine, blue skies and temperatures in the 50s — it didn’t really feel like winter in Bend on Monday, but forecasters assured snow and ice are on their way. Areas of the High Desert are expected to get 2 to 5 inches of snow on Tuesday — possibly more at higher elevations. “Bring it on,”

Overnight temperatures are forecast to drop into the single digits this Thanksgiving week as well. Those who sleep outdoors would experience the coldest temperatures so far this season. “It can get bitingly cold here in Central Oregon as you know,” Bethlehem Inn Managing Director Chris Clouart said Monday. “It doesn’t take long for somebody who

Join FootZone for our Thanksgiving Day “I Like Pie” Run/Walk and pie baking contest! Since 2009, participants have donated over 28,000 pounds of food and raised nearly $47000 for NeighborImpact’s Emergency Food Assistance program, a program that serves over 20,000 individuals per month. I Like Pie participants bring and eat over 160 pies a year!

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, State Fire Marshal Jim Walker is reminding Oregonians to keep fire safety front and center when cooking and preparing holiday meals. “When friends and family gather at this festive time of year, it shouldn’t be marred by tragedy,” says Walker. “By following a few fire prevention tips, you

The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking adult volunteers to coach youth basketball for the 2016 Youth Basketball League. Program participants are boys and girls in 3 rd through 5 th grades. This upcoming season has a record number of 630 kids playing on 65 teams. Volunteer coaches are an essential part of the

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to visit the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and find the perfect Christmas tree for your home! Individual Christmas tree permits are $5 each and are available the Deschutes or Ochoco Supervisor or District Offices and a number of Central Oregon retailers. Beginning Monday, Christmas tree permits