Month: January 2016

NewsChannel 21 on Wednesday had its first look at the federal government’s case against the first eight arrested refuge occupiers — and you can, too, as we’ve uploaded the 31-page document online. The seven individuals initially arrested in Oregon appeared in a Portland federal courtroom Wednesday. Another member of the group turned himself in in

Bend-La Pine Schools students continue to graduate at a higher rate than students statewide, according to information released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education. In 2014-15, the district reported a graduation rate of 77.2 percent, the same rate as last school year, and more than 3 percentage points ahead of the statewide total of

FBI Special Agent in Charge Greg Bretzing told reporters and Harney County residents at a news conference Wednesday in Burns that the agencies involved had tried to resolve the refuge takeover peacefully and without bloodshed but added, “Actions are not without consequences.” Here’s his full statement: Good morning. My name is Greg Bretzing, and I

A long 24 hours toward the end of a long month in Harney County ended Wednesday night with a candlelight vigil in downtown Burns. Community members were seen holding candles and some held posters of LaVoy Finicum, the man shot and killed during Tuesday’s militia traffic stop and arrests. Earlier Wednesday, after a community meeting

The daughter of Malheur Refuge occupation spokesman LaVoy Finicum, reportedly killed by federal agents during a traffic stop north of Burns, said Wednesday her father was a loving man and loved freedom more than his life. Challice Finch said she is heading back to Arizona from her home in Texas to be with her family.

Law enforcement officials provided few new details at a news conference Wednesday on the deadly encounter with refuge occupiers in a traffic stop north of Burns, but insisted they had tried to end the takeover peacefully and that the unwanted outcome stemmed from the behavior and choices of those involved. At the end of a

Four Bend-La Pine Schools art students have earned the top honors in the local Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a national competition that showcases the best work from young artists and writers. The students’ artwork will be featured alongside more than 300 other pieces of award-winning student art at the Pinckney Gallery at Central Oregon

Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) is pleased to announce the recent award of more than $43,000 in grant funding to help sponsor the medical care and prescriptions for 57 patients for a year. “We are honored that The Autzen Foundation, Chambers Family Foundation, Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, and The Roundhouse Foundation share our mission and

A Woodburn man who said he was headed to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and wanted to help kill federal agents threatened to kill police officers, resisted arrest and kicked a patrol car’s door after his arrest Monday on drunk driving charges, officials said. According to the Harney County District Attorney’s Office, sheriff’s deputies got

The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District and ranchers who own property 30 miles east of Prineville issued a joint statement Tuesday about efforts to resolve a legal dispute that last year closed a popular access road to thousands of acres along the North Fork of the Crooked River. The BLM released the statement jointly

On Saturdays in the fall, cleats pound the turf at Reser Stadium at Oregon State University. But new evidence dug up during an expansion project of the Valley Football Center has revealed that some much larger creatures once roamed this location more than 10,000 years ago. Construction crews digging in the north end zone at

More white on the slopes means more green in the cash register for many ski shops around the area, with sales on the rise. Powder House Ski and Snowboard shop manager Chris Costigan said business is keeping up with the weather. “Well it seems like everybody’s taking a long weekend these days, so Friday through

In less than a year of operation, the Bend Fire Department’s new ‘Support Response Vehicle’ is saving lives. It’s part of a new fleet of fire engines and ambulance response vehicles. The SRV is equipped to respond to non life-threatening fire and medical calls, freeing up fire engines and paramedics to cover more serious emergencies.

Oregon State University – Cascades announced Tuesday that it will proceed with the purchase of 46 acres of property in Bend that adjoins the university’s new campus currently under construction. The announcement was made at a meeting of OSU-Cascades’ board of advisors. “The potential addition of this property has been considered and discussed publicly for

It was 316 years ago Tuesday, more than 100 years before the United States would begin colonizing the area that eventually became Oregon and Washington, a powerful earthquake occurred along the Cascadia subduction zone, a plate that stretches from Vancouver Island, B.C., all the way to California. The earthquake, which has been estimated to have

Students who are considering attending Oregon State University – Cascades this fall are encouraged to apply for admission by Feb. 1 to be fully considered for scholarship and financial aid opportunities. OSU-Cascades provided scholarships and gift aid to nearly three-quarters of students taking classes in the 2015 academic year, including over $225,000 in scholarships through

The Deschutes County Fair Association is proud to announce Nancy Cole of Redmond as the new Fair & Rodeo Grand Marshal, and Emylia Breckel of Bend as this year’s Fair & Rodeo Queen. Nancy was raised in Central Oregon and has worked for the Redmond School district for 29 years. She has been involved in

NPG of Oregon Inc., a cluster of television stations that broadcasts live news on the NBC and FOX affiliates in Bend, Oregon is accepting applications for News Producer. This position will be responsible for producing our top rated newscasts. We are looking for a Journalist with the ability to be pro-active in connecting with the

NPG of Oregon Inc., a cluster of television stations that broadcasts live news on the NBC and FOX affiliates in Bend, Oregon is accepting applications for News Producer/Anchor/Reporter. This position will be responsible for producing, reporting, and presenting enterprising stories on our top rated newscasts. We are looking for someone who combines strong journalistic skills

Central Oregon wrapped up 2015 with a mixed employment picture, doing much better in more urban Deschutes County than its two more rural neighbors, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday in releasing December jobless rates. The region netted over 2,700 new jobs through the course of the year, said Regional Economist Damon Runberg. “The vast