Month: January 2016

Fire managers on the Crooked River National Grassland plan to burn about 68 acres of slash piles along Highway 26 near the base of Grizzly Mountain early next week as weather conditions allow. The juniper slash is left over from a thinning project and commercial firewood sale along the southern boundary of the grassland, near

The Arts and Culture Alliance is accepting new members during their annual membership drive. Are you a Central Oregon based organization or group that supports the arts? Please consider becoming a member of the Arts and Culture Alliance in Central Oregon. Membership perks:ACA brings together a diverse group of organizations to promote, enhance and expand

A 16-year-old Sisters High School student was critically injured in a crash on Highway 20 east of Sisters Wednesday morning, one of several crashes on icy roads in the region, officials said. Oregon State Police said the teen was at the wheel of a Ford pickup around 8:30 a.m., heading west when he lost control

After 10 years in the works, a housing project near Terrebonne is still on the drawing boards, and a topic of intense debate. Residents, developers, and attorneys squared off Wednesday at a hearing before Deschutes County commissioners. They each argued their side as to whether 19 homes should be allowed on a piece of the

Oregon Treasurer Ted Wheeler called Thursday for an immediate suspension of lending through the State Small-Scale Energy Loan Program overseen by the Oregon Department of Energy, noting that the loan fund has reported a $20 million deficit, lacks the necessary cashflow to cover its obligations and will require a taxpayer bailout. As a result, to

Deschutes County Health Services is excited to announce upcoming workshop dates for its popular Living Well workshop series. If you or someone you care about is living with a long-term health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure or depression – this six-week workshop is a great option to learn to manage conditions more

An overflow crowd of about 300 people packed a Burns meeting room late Wednesday afternoon and gave the Harney County sheriff a standing ovation at the start of a community meeting on the wildlife refuge takeover. Sheriff David Ward, who has told the armed anti-government protesters they should leave, got thunderous applause when he repeated

Bend ranks 11th among 50 communities competing for the Georgetown University Energy Prize, a national competition to reduce energy use and win a $5 million award. After a two year competition period to measurably reduce energy use, 10 finalist communities will be selected and then judged against six other criteria. The final winner will be

Starting Thursday, the Deschutes National Forest said it will implement an area closure in a portion of the forest west of Bend, off of Cascade Lakes Highway, commonly known as “Good Dog. “ The closure is being done to protect public safety as contractors do thinning and mowing operations on 131 acres of the Yen

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., spoke passionately and at times tearfully on the House floor late Tuesday about the armed takeover of a wildlife refuge in his district and the federal policies that have fueled that level of frustration and anger. Walden said Dwight and Steve Hammond, who on Monday returned to prison to serve the

When it comes to the Hammonds –the Harney County father and son sent to prison for the second time for an arson conviction stemming from field burning — NewsChannel 21 has yet to find a rancher who thinks their sentence is fair. “They’ve served their time once. I don’t think they should have to serve

What parent doesn’t have questions? Is your child’s development on track? Will their smile last a lifetime and can they hear and see okay? Healthy Beginnings can help you answer these questions and more because health and development from birth through age five is critical to your child’s success. On Saturday, January 23rd Healthy Beginnings

In an emotional speech Tuesday, President Obama announced his plan to go around Congress and tighten laws aimed at curbing gun violence. We talked to a Bend gun dealer about those plans. The president said most Americans, including Republicans, want tougher background checks for gun owners. During his speech, the president wiped away tears as

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., made his rounds on the High Desert Tuesday, holding three town hall meetings, the last in Bend, at which he was asked about the gun control, wildlife preservation and his stance on the wildlife refuge occupation. COCC’S Willie Hall was packed with Central Oregonians anxious to ask or just hear what

The Redmond Police Department participated in a nationwide DUII High Visibility Enforcement campaign beginning December 18 th , 2015, and going through January 3 rd , 2016. During this time, Redmond police put three additional officers on the road, funded by DUII grant funds. Three officers worked a total of 12 hours, resulting in the

Just one day after a shotgun-wielding robber held up a downtown Redmond convenience store, a 22-year-old Redmond man surrendered to jail officials and was arrested on robbery and other charges, thanks to tips to NewsChannel 21’s Crime Stoppers program, police said Monday night. Lt. Jesse Peterson said Redmond police detectives received information from concerned community

The county is seeking applicants for the Deschutes County Fair Board. The Board of County Commissioners recently voted to expand the board from five members to seven and is expected to appoint two new board members in February. The Fair Board oversees operations of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. Board members are appointed

House Republican Leader Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte announced Tuesday that he has filed for re-election and will seek a fourth term representing House District 55 in the Oregon Legislature. “Serving both as the House District 55 representative and as House Republican Leader continues to be an incredible honor,” said McLane. “Throughout my legislative career, I’ve

Occupation or not, rancher Leslie Odam has work to do. Her horses are hungry. But just a couple of miles down the road, the eyes of the nation are watching. And this Harney County resident has a message to the group inside: “I think the Bundys or militia, or whatever they’re called, should just go

Harney County Sheriff David Ward said late Tuesday residents are invited to a community meeting Wednesday afternoon, and “strongly” discouraged others from joining the anti-government protesters occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge,. “I want to invite those who live and work in Harney County to join me on Wednesday afternoon for a community meeting. We