Bend, Oregon - Organizers of the Subaru Race and Ace announced they are expanding to a total of three northwest events for the 2006 season. In addition to Central Oregon, North America’s premier golf and ski competition will host events in both Washington and Idaho. Race and Ace attracts competitors from across the country as they ski or snowboard a giant slalom course in the morning and golf 18 holes in the afternoon. The one-day ... [full story]

Patricia L. Moss, President and Chief Executive Officer announced that Judi Johansen has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Cascade Bancorp (Nasdaq: CACB). Subject to the customary approval process of the state of Oregon, Johansen's election will take place at Cascade Bancorp's annual shareholder meeting in April 2006.   Johansen serves as President and CEO of PacifiCorp with a responsibility for the development and management of a world class power generation and services company. She ... [full story]

Vonage Marketing, a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp., a leading provider of broadband phone service, today announced the availability of service in Bend, Hood River, Prineville, Redmond and the Dalles, Oregon. High-speed Internet subscribers working and residing near the Deschutes River can now take advantage of Vonage's broadband phone service, which offersunlimited local and long distance calling, with popular features like call waiting, call forwarding and voicemail for one low, flat monthly rate.  Vonage customers near ... [full story]

Notification issued March 3, 2006 Keith Allen Schmidtke Targets 12-17 Year Old Females NAME:             SCHMIDTKE, KEITH ALLEN SID:                 11589986 DOB:               06/04/1976 HEIGHT:          6' 00'' WEIGHT:         170lbs HAIR:               BLK EYES:             BRO RESIDENCE:  Last known:  Sisters, OR  97759 EMPLOYMENT:          None VEHICLE:                    None LEGAL STATUS        The offender is on Post Prison Supervision for POS SUB CF, THEFT RECE x 2 and ID THEFT x 4.  Has a previous conviction of Rape III.                                                                       SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  No intoxicating beverages, Substance Abuse Package, Sex Offender Package, No contact with Minor Males, No Contact ... [full story]

The City of Bend announced today that Mr. Nick Arnis has accepted the position of Transportation Engineering Manager, effective May 10th.  This is a new position within the City of Bend.  The management position is responsible for planning and designing the city's transportation system and overseeing operations including traffic engineering and is also responsible for managing the Public Works Transportation Engineering Division.  Arnis has over 16 years of experience in transportation, engineering and management. Mr. Arnis ... [full story]

The City has been working toward the adoption of a new Development Code since early 2002.  The process started with the formation of a Citizens Code Advisory Committee.  This committee met regularly with a contract consultant to develop a draft proposal. The Draft Development Code was made available to the public in October 2003.  At that time, staff began a series of public workshops to review the highlights of the proposed Draft Code and receive ... [full story]

Residents of Bend may take advantage of a free collection event for household hazardous waste on Saturday, June 17.  The event will be held from 9 am to 3 pm at the County Public Works Complex at 1150 SE 27th Street (next to the Central Oregon Humane Society). You may dispose of aerosols, batteries, cleaners, fuels, motor oil, paint, poisons, pesticides, thermometers, fluorescent lights, solvents, and more. Keep products in original containers if possible.  Keep wastes away ... [full story]

With future Oregon State Police career opportunities on the horizon, the initial application process field test is coming to central Oregon for those interested in working as an Oregon State Police Trooper. This will be the first of several local testing opportunities conducted by the Oregon State Police during the coming weeks. Following Governor Kulongoski's call for more state police troopers as one of his goals for the 2007 – 2009 biennium, the Oregon State ... [full story]

Adelle Dittman has joined Bend-headquartered ad agency Ralston360 as Graphic Designer. Dittman has worked as a freelance artist since moving to Bend a year and a half ago. Previously, she served as a graphic designer at Portland, Oregon ad agency Kauffman & Associates. Dittman holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Portland State University. She will work on the production of print advertising and collateral from Ralston360's Bend office. Ralston360 is a full-service advertising agency. ... [full story]

Every year many Oregonians are unnecessarily hurt or injured while enjoying the outdoors because they fail to follow some basic fire and life safety rules. Common sense and taking a few simple precautions can keep a fun experience from turning into a tragedy. The Office of State Fire Marshal recommends following these outdoor fire safety rules. When tent camping always avoid open flame of any kind in or near the tent or canopy and never cook ... [full story]

To recognize National HIV Testing Day next Tuesday, the Deschutes County Health Department will offer free rapid HIV testing on a walk-in basis at the Downtown Health Center on June 27. An HIV rapid test allows for quick results in 20 minutes. To recognize National HIV Testing Day next Tuesday, the Deschutes County Health Department will offer free rapid HIV testing on a walk-in basis at the Downtown Health Center on June 27. An HIV ... [full story]

On Monday, July 3rd, the city of Bend Oregon began accepting debit and credit cards as payment for City building and planning fees.  The City will accept MasterCard and Visa credit cards, as well as debit cards bearing the MasterCard or Visa logo. Credit card payments for building and planning fees can be made at City Hall (710 NW Wall Street) at the ground level Permits Customer Service Center. All payments are accepted from 7:30 am ... [full story]

KPOV Hoopla KPOV’s 2nd annual Hoopla celebrates one year being on the air with music, food and fun. KPOV will broadcast live programming from their parking lot and studios. Community members can enjoy music from Mark Ransom and friends (local community jamming), Quincy Street (bluegrass) and Scott Huckaby (sounds illuminated), as well as food from Parrilla Grill and a kids hula hooping clinic from Fireflyte (a local fire / dance performance group). During the Hoopla, KPOV invites ... [full story]