Month: February 2016

Since the inception of the pet food program at the Central Oregon Council on Aging (COCOA), 6.8 tons of pet food have been delivered to Central Oregon homebound seniors in need. The program was initiated last year when it was identified that some Meals on Wheels clients could not afford food for their pets. In

Free admission to the High Desert Museum, courtesy of Mid Oregon Credit Union, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20. The “Free Family Saturday” complimentary admission program supports the community with the opportunity to explore wildlife and living history right in Central Oregon’s backyard. The museum is located five minutes south from Bend on Highway 97.

The just-concluded Malheur Wildlife Refuge occupation in Harney County has sparked discussion, debate and affected many living in Central Oregon, including Prineville residents. Residents in Prineville have been very vocal about where they stand on the occupation, with groups holding several rallies in recent weeks. One Prineville resident expressed views Thursday supporting the federal government

It was around 5:50 Wednesday evening when NewsChannel 21 first heard unconfirmed reports of FBI movement into the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County. We heard these reports were being broadcasted by Gavin Siems on YouTube. You can hear occupiers David Fry and Sean Anderson saying FBI vehicles are moving in. Soon after, at

Nine more people have been indicted on federal charges in the 41-day Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, bringing the total to 25, Billy J. Williams, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, announced Thursday. Seven of the nine have been arrested, while two remain at large, he said. The defendants listed below are scheduled to make

The 41-day armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ended Thursday as three of the four last holdouts south of Burns surrendered somewhat easily — but it took over an hour on a live-streamed phone call and talked with an FBI negotiator for the last man to be coaxed and convinced to come out.

United Way of Deschutes County announces the election of five new members to the Board of Directors. The Board is leading an organizational transformation to achieve greater impact in our community by bringing together people and organizations to address issues and challenges that affect us all. “This is a critical time for our organization and

As he did at an earlier FBI news conference, Harney County Sheriff David Ward gave an impassioned plea for healing and residents bridging their differences in the wake of the 41-day occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Asking those on hand to excuse him — “I’ve been feeling a little emotional today.” — Ward

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., issued the following statements Thursday after the successful resolution of the 41-day Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation. Sen. Wyden’s remarks: “Oregonians across our state are grateful to the Harney County Sheriff’s Department, federal law enforcement, and local and state officials for ending this standoff without additional

Oregon Winterfest is just two days away, and while festivals in other seasons come and go without an entry fee, you’ll need to pay up to see the Old Mill’s sights and sounds this weekend. This is the 17th annual Oregon Winterfest, sponsored by OnPoint Community Credit Union, and for the ninth year in a

A motion filed Tuesday by two environmental groups seeking a federal court order for immediate changes in Deschutes River management to protect the Oregon spotted frog has the potential to disrupt water supplies to thousands of Central Oregon farms, ranches and families, the region’s irrigation districts said. The Center for Biological Diversity and WaterWatch of

State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, said he won nearly unanimous Senate approval Wednesday of legislation he co-sponsored to create a crime of criminal impersonation. Senate Bill (SB) 1567 prohibits a person, with the intent to harm, from impersonating another individual. As a result, the individual who suffers harm, as a victim of criminal impersonation, will

An audit released Thursday by the office of Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins finds that transition services for female youth in state custody lag behind those available to males. While a transition program for young women currently exists as a pilot program, funding for the female-centered services are only allocated through mid-2017 and the program’s

Bend Fire Department and other agencies across Central Oregon respond to emergency calls all year long but a new mobile app called PulsePoint could help reduce response times. “It’s the time between the 911 call and when we respond that has a very big impact on whether that person will survive,” Bend Fire Department Deputy

The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill current vacancies on city committees. The following committees have open seats: Parks Committee Residency: Redmond School District 2J 1 position w/term expiring 2017 Meets: 3 rd Wednesday of each month, 5:15 p.m. at Public Works Training Rm. Juniper Golf Committee Residency: No Residency Requirement 1 position

The Oregon Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that Seaside Police Sgt. Jason Goodding has been posthumously awarded the Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice by the Governor’s Commission on the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor. Sgt. Goodding of the Seaside Police Department was shot and killed while serving a felony warrant last Friday evening around 9:20 pm. The

Oregon Army National Guard aviators are scheduled to conduct high-altitude survey flights with HH-60M Blackhawk helicopters on Thursday near the summits of Mt. Bachelor, Tumalo Mountain and Kwohl Butte. The purpose of the flight by Charlie Company, 7-158th Aviation is to conduct reconnaissance of some potential landing zones for future high-altitude training, officials said. The

A Prineville man has been convicted and sentenced on charges related to abusing and killing calves after he pleaded no contest in Crook County Circuit Court last week. Ronald Livermore, 67, will spend three years in prison as part of his plea deal. He was ordered to pay more than $3,000 in restitution to the

Local youth are invited to participate in the Bend Park and Recreation District’s Youth Lacrosse League held April 4 to June 3. The league is open to boys and girls in first thru eighth grade and the deadline to register is Friday, March 4. Registration is available online at www.bendparksandrec.org or at District facilities. Focusing

The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington on Monday, Feb. 15 in honor of Presidents’ Day. “Our fee-free days touch on every season and serve as an enticement to new and repeat visitors to come out and enjoy their national forests and grasslands,” said U.S. Forest Service