Online investing continues to be popular among consumers, due in part to the fact that it meets most Americans' requirements - it's fast, easy and convenient. In fact, according to research conducted by business research firm JupiterResearch, online trading households are expected to grow from 17.3 million in 2005 to 22 million by 2010. With so many companies competing for a piece of that pie, it can be difficult at best for consumers to navigate the ever-changing ... [full story]

With its year-round guided trips, Over the Hill Gang International, a club that draws members age 50 and over from all over the world, aims to keep its members young at heart with fresh new adventures every season. To usher in its 2005-2006 season, OTHGI is heading to southwest Colorado in August for its San Juan Mountains Easy Adventure trip. The journey includes a hike to a backcountry lake, a ride on a steam train, ... [full story]

Finley Butte Area East of Lapine, Oregon On 1/20/06 at approximately 11:30 am Craig Marcum, 40, of Lapine was located.  Marcum had heard from acquaintances that the Sheriff's Office was looking for him as a missing person.  Marcum made telephone contact with a patrol deputy and agreed to meet at the Lapine station in person.  Marcum personally talked with detectives and a patrol deputy at the station. Marcum said that he had gotten lost after the snowmobile had ... [full story]

On Jan. 12, 2006 at approximately 5:07 am deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office stopped a snowmobile on South Century Drive near Homestead Way in Lapine.  The driver of the snowmobile had a suspended license and the snowmobile was impounded by the Sheriff's Office.  It was towed by Marcum's Towing to the Marcum's Towing Facility. On Jan. 18, 2006 Craig Marcum removed the same snowmobile from Marcum's Towing facility and drove the snowmobile on the ... [full story]

Check here for the Bend Lava Bears 2005-2006 high school boys basketball schedule & current sports scores.  League 4A-7 Date Opponent Result or Sch. Time Tue 11/29 at Crater Comets 42-44 Lost Fri 12/2 Klamath Union Pelicans 62-51 Lost Sat 12/3 Eagle Point Eagles 49-51 Won Fri 12/9 at South Medford Panthers 38-76 Lost Sat 12/10 at North Medford Black Tornado 47-62 Lost Fri 12/16 Hood River Valley Eagles 54-63 Won Tue 12/20 at Redmond Panthers 45-50 Lost Thu 12/29 Willamette High Wolverines 45-47 Won Fri 12/30 at Silverton Foxes 40-55 Lost Thu 1/5 at Mountain View Cougars 36-53 Lost Sat 1/7 Summit Storm 41-52 Won Fri 1/13 at Hermiston Bulldogs 51-67 Lost Sat 1/14 at Pendleton ... [full story]

This morning the investigators of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office confirmed the death of a white male found in a sleeping bag in the parking lot of Mt. Bachelor.  Deputies believe it is possible the man may have been hit by snow removal equipment, and an investigation is underway. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. [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]

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]

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]

The City is seeking members for its Downtown Advisory Committee (DAC). The DAC provides recommendations to the Urban Renewal Agency. The application deadline is February 28th, 2006. For an application, call 330-4021 or you may download the pdf application. [full story]