The Mountain Lion Foundation and the High Desert Museum invite area residents and visitors to spend a day exploring the biology and behavior of mountain lions and the best practices to avoid conflicts with mountain lions.  This event and all presentations are free with admission to the museum.  Mountain Lion Foundation staff and volunteers will be available to answer all questions.  It is only with better understanding and knowledge of these magnificent creatures that people ... [full story]

The Center for Lakes and Reservoirs and Portland State University was granted $14,979 for a project designed to slow the spread of the invasive and harmful New Zealand mudsnail in the Deschutes River.  The grant will be leveraged with $4,720 of matching funds to support the projects under the Native Fish Habitat Initiative-Pacific Northwest Fund (NFHI-PNW).  This fund is a partnership between FWS and NFWF with money coming from the FWS and administered by NFWF.   New Zealand ... [full story]

Lisa Peters has been appointed treasurer of the board for Winning Over Anger and Violence.  Previously she served as secretary and has served on the Winning board since 1994.  Ms. Peters is a Central Oregon attorney who specializes in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income.   Barbara Dunlap In other news, Barbara Dunlap will continue in the role of board chair.  She has filled the position since 2003.  Ms. Dunlap is president of Coming of Age, which ... [full story]

Bend Fire & Rescue Captain Mark Taylor has received the 2006 Community Services Medal from the Oregon Department of Human Services -– Emergency Medical Services Division (ODH-EMS).Captain Taylor was awarded the "State of Oregon Community Service Award". The recognition is a statewide professional achievement award and is the highest honor awarded for community service from ODH-EMS. Taylor was recognized for “putting his dreams into action”; his ongoing dedication and compassion towards his fellow citizens around ... [full story]

Discover your future … in unexpected adventure The fabulous Keystone Resort in Colorado has announced they are now hiring for the winter season.  A hiring expo is planned in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, October 7.  Season and year-round positions are available. Applications will be accepted, and on-site interviews for Keystone Resort in Colorado will be conducted for the following positions: §         Lift Operators, Tubing Operators, Ticket Sales, Ski/Ride Instructors. §         Food & Beverage: Chefs Managers, Servers, Cooks, ... [full story]