The St. Charles Foundation announced that it has received an “Expanding the Vision” capital campaign gift of $10,128.19 from Redmond High School students who participated in the recent Mr. RHS Pageant and leadership class. The funds are designated for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and were raised by the students through a campaign they called “Kids Helping Kids,” which included a staff vs. students basketball game, a letter writing campaign to local businesses, and individual efforts. “Our vision ... [full story]

The bald eagle flew low over the lodgepoles and hovered about 10 feet above the water only 25 yards from our boat, attracted to the jumping kokanee and trout.   Keith Morrow with a 4 pound rainbow. Photo by Scott Staats Keith Morrow and I joined fishing guide John Garrison recently for a day of fishing on Wickiup Reservoir. Situated among Oregon’s high Cascade lakes, Wickiup is home to trophy brown and rainbow trout as well as ... [full story]

Once a place for gym classes, after-school practice and a haven for students enjoying the outdoors; the Summit High School athletic field now looks more like a battle ground. Riddled with huge sink holes after a massive storm last December, there has been an ongoing debate about how and when the problem will be fixed. The school board wants to pour $150,000 worth of temporary fixes into the school grounds while they decide upon a ... [full story]

Before you can improve your game you must know where you are struggling.  For example, I once had a student call me to schedule a lesson.  I asked him what he was hoping to work on and he simply said he could not lower his score no matter how hard he tried.  I asked him what area of his game he was struggling with, and all he could come up with was the fact he ... [full story]

Fireworks go on sale in Bend on Friday, June 23rd. In hopes of helping families avoid a holiday tragedy, Bend Fire and Rescue offers the following safety information. §         Purchase and use only Oregon legal fireworks, which are available at licensed outlets in Bend. §         You must be at least 18 years of age to use, purchase, or sell fireworks in the city of Bend. Parents are liable for any damage or injuries caused by ... [full story]

BEND CITY POLICE BLOTTER During the week, there were 6 reports of theft from vehicles with an estimated value of stolen items of $1,988. Four of the 6 reports involved unlocked vehicles. Reports also indicate 6 bicycles valued at $4,575 were stolen. §         6/6. A resident of SE Valleywood Plaza reported the theft of 5 plaster yard gnomes valued at $250, and 2 yard frogs worth $100.  This is the third incident of yard gnome ... [full story]

Baseball:June 10          Bend Elks beat Seattle Rainiers 14-6 in 7.5 innings.          Cody Knight, pitcher; Quinn Clair, infielder; Drew Rundle, outfielder; all of Bend, and Marques Hase of Redmond were all selected to play in the State-Metro All Star Series.June 12          Bend Elks trounced the Pacific Javelinas of Portland, 9-0.June 15          In the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League opener, the Bend Elks defeated the Aloha Knights 1-0. June 16          Summit baseball coach Mike Durre resigns to ... [full story]

West Coast Collegiate Baseball League Bend Elks at Wenatchee AppleSox - Play-by-Play Jun 21, 2006 at Wenatchee, WA (Paul Thomas Stadium) Score by Innings R H E ------------------------------------------- Bend Elks........... 000 000 010 - 1 6 1 Wenatchee AppleSox.. 000 110 24X - 8 13 0 ------------------------------------------- Bend Elks starters: 9/cf Rife; 30/rf Dean; 34/1b Wentzell; 14/3b ... [full story]

Curious about how much Bend has changed in the past two decades? Ask Bev Sherrer.  The well-known realtor around town has watched the city grow exponentially and has enjoyed her role in helping those coming into the community. A native Oregonian, she was born in Portland and raised in Grants Pass.  She came to Bend in 1985 drawn by the many “recreational opportunities: skiing, mountain climbing and the weather.” Sherrer said. Bend has changed a ... [full story]

Last week, the Bend Weekly reported that area market prices jumped to No. 6 in year-to-year housing for the first quarter of 2006, coming in at 34.7 percent.  Bend’s 7 percent increase actually topped the nation’s hottest market, St. George, Utah in year-to-year figures.  However, CNNMoney.com reports it is not a matter of a boom, but housing prices in many markets, including Bend, being overpriced. Les Christie, CNNMoney.com writes “The most overvalued housing markets in the ... [full story]