A hunter who became lost on his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly driving while intoxicated along Highway 26 about nine miles east of Government Camp, said authorities. The man was also cited for three other offenses including being a felon in possession of a firearm.   James Michael Grand, OSP PhotoOn October 21 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Recruit Trooper Michael Buck was driving east on Highway ... [full story]

Police are looking for a knife-wielding robber who wore a ski mask while holding up two employees at the Subway Restaurant in south Bend Monday night, said authorities. Shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, October 23, a man entered the store at 61419 South Highway 97 and approached two employees working behind the counter, said Lt. Ken Mannix with Bend Police.  The robber allegedly brandished a large knife, ordered a male employee to lie on the ... [full story]

Correctional Deputies thwarted an attempted suicide by an inmate at the Deschutes County Adult Jail Friday morning, when during a routine security check they found a man had tied twisted sheets around his neck and bed bunk.  The incident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. October 20. Deputies immediately intervened by removing the sheet and providing medical attention, said Sergeant Darren Squier. Emergency medical technicians later responded and determined the inmate needed no further medical treatment. ... [full story]

A 12-year-old bike-rider was struck by a car driven by a teenage girl in the parking lot of the High Desert Middle School in southeast Bend early Friday morning.  The boy was riding his bike through a school crossing in the school parking lot at 61111 Southeast 27th Street about 7:30 a.m. October 20 when he was struck by a 2002 Ford Explorer driven by a 17-year old female Bend resident, said authorities. According to ... [full story]

Deschutes National Forest visitors might be affected by road closures Monday and Tuesday when contractors replace two culverts where the Black Crater Fire burned 9,400 acres west of Sisters in July. Forest Service engineers will close Forest Road 1024 and access to the Millican Crater Trailhead on Monday and reopen it on Tuesday.  No detour is available for this closure. On Tuesday, the engineers will close Forest Road 1018 about 3.6 miles south of where it leaves ... [full story]

Thousands of high school juniors and seniors and their parents will converge on the Deschutes County Fairgrounds on Monday, October 30th for the 5th Annual Central Oregon College Fair. The free event is open to the public and takes place in the Expo Center from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. “This event provides a wonderful opportunity for students and their families to explore the world of educational opportunities available to them after graduation,” says Carolyn ... [full story]

Alcohol appears to be the factor in the death of a 43-year old La Pine man involved in a single-vehicle crash on 6th Street near Pengra Road in La Pine on Friday evening, authorities said. According to a news release issued by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the accident scene on 6th Street about 100 yards east of Pengra Road about 5 p.m. October 13. Initial investigation determined that the GMC pickup ... [full story]

Gift brings foundation closer to earning $600,000 Kresge Community Challenge grantThe St. Charles Foundation announced Friday that U.S. Bank, through the U.S. Bancorp Foundation, recently pledged $20,000 to the St. Charles Foundation's Expanding the Vision capital campaign, bringing the total raised to date to $8.8 million."People live and work in Central Oregon because of its natural scenic beauty but also because of its quality of life,” said Ryan Killgore, U.S. Bank Region President, Central and ... [full story]

Movie Review of "THE PRESTIGE" In an early scene in "The Prestige," a performing magician impresses his audience by making a bird disappear. It is later revealed that instead of skillfully creating an illusion, he had smashed the bird to death, replacing it with another. Since his audience is thrilled by the magic trick, his sacrifice of an innocent creature at the altar of his own ego doesn't seem that much of a price to ... [full story]

Bend High School’s Robert Tadjiki is among a handful of teachers nationwide to be named to USA TODAY’s All-USA Teacher Team today. The 2006 All-USA Teacher Team includes 19 individuals and a team of two (21 teachers in total) in grades K-12.   Robert Tadjiki “We’re pleased to honor these remarkable teachers who enhance education with initiative, enthusiasm and insight. They make a real difference for their students, schools and communities,” said USA TODAY Editor Ken Paulson.Tadjiki ... [full story]