Redmond boys and Summit girls prevail

U.S. Paralympic Team members take on the PPP The PPP, at a glance

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Members of the U. S. Paralympic Team competed in Saturday’s U. S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle while in Central Oregon for a training camp at Mt. Bachelor ski area. Legally blind athlete Kevin Burton, of Boulder, Colo., crossed the finish line at....MORE

Sarah Max comes from behind to defeat Zoe Roy and take her third career women’s title

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

When Zoe Roy passed Sarah Max under the Bill Healy Memorial Bridge during the 5-mile run stage of Saturday’s U. S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle, Max thought the race was over.“I really just kind of accepted that I was going to finish second,"....MORE

PPP rookie Santiago Ocariz wins after passing five-time winner Marshall Greene late in the race

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Santiago Ocariz paddled his sleek kayak upstream on the Deschutes River, less than 10 feet behind Marshall Greene, waiting for the right moment as crowds of eager onlookers gathered on the footbridge above. Ocariz surged past Greene near the end of....MORE

Burned church faces long road

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Nearly three months after a string of fires near downtown Bend, Trinity Episcopal Church is finding the process of rebuilding more daunting than previously thought. In the early morning hours of March 6, an arsonist or arsonists burned Trinity....MORE

Youth compete to build the best wind turbine

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

PRINEVILLE — On an otherwise calm Saturday morning, the wind inside the gym at Crook County Middle School was howling. The Prineville school hosted Oregon's first ever KidWind, a competition where students are challenged to design and build....MORE

Impasse in Salem

Sticking point: PERS

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

SALEM — The political talking points coming from both sides of the aisle ring familiar: Both parties want to see a more robust education budget and each blames the other for the inability to strike a grand bargain. On Friday, Oregon Democratic....MORE

May Election

Timber counties at a crossroads

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

The Associated PressO'BRIEN — The last sawmill in Josephine County has closed its doors. “What they tell me is one door closes and another door opens," said Ron Hults, 50, who has no idea what he will do after working there for 18 years. ....MORE

Oregon briefs

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Hydroelectric plan — Baker County commissioners have approved a contact with a firm that will complete the necessary paperwork to build a hydroelectric power plant southwest of Baker City. The Baker City Herald reports the county plans to....MORE

Deeds

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Deschutes County• Susan Backstrom to Burke W. and Kimberly L. Muggoch, West Hills, Lot 5, Block 7, $421,000• Daniel A. and Rebecca S. Christ to Dennis K. and Carrie R. Detberner, Mt. Vista First Addition, Lots 3 and 4, Block 1, $300,....MORE

The least taxing state: Delaware

• Oregon has second-lowest business tax, Alaska highest, says economic group report

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Overall business taxes are lowest in Delaware and highest in Alaska, according to a study from economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group. But how much company pays depends on the kind of business it is. Businesses in Delaware paid 5.1 percent....MORE

Nature of Words is keeping busy amid changes

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

The Nature of Words (NOW), the nonprofit literary education center and festival based in Bend, recently made several announcements. In late April, Stephen Archer resigned after two years as president of the NOW board. Kristin Kovalik, previously the ....MORE

Eugene schools face $16M budget gap

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

EUGENE — The Eugene School District wants wage concessions from teachers because of a projected $16 million budget gap. Up to 20 teachers could lose their jobs because of the budget problems, and that number could nearly double if the....MORE

Judge accepts plea in 2005 slaying of woman

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

PORTLAND — Two men have pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2005 death of a Hillsboro woman who was stabbed 29 times with a screwdriver. Leonardo Cruz-Casarez, 38, and Jorge Reyes-Sanchez, 29, were convicted of aggravated murder two years....MORE

West News

Japanese money for tsunami cleanup coming to states

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

JUNEAU, Alaska — The five West Coast states affected by debris from the 2011 tsunami in Japan are about to receive an initial $250,000 each from a $5 million gift from Japan for cleanup. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is....MORE

Oregon News

Growler filling stations spread across the state

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

CORVALLIS — When Fifth Street Growlers started pouring for the first time this month, the line of people at the bar to fill reusable jugs with their favorite brew was 15 deep. And some local beer lovers couldn’t even wait till the new....MORE

3 injured in Redmond crash

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

A Warm Springs resident was arrested and three others injured Saturday morning in a five-vehicle crash on the Redmond Reroute, according to Redmond Police. Patricia A. Jim, 19, faces charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants, first- and....MORE

Notebook

First PPP champ completes race, with his family in tow

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

John Grout, the winner of the inaugural PPP back in 1977, returned to Bend to race on Saturday with his two daughters and son in the family team division. Grout’s team — “Git-R-Done" — finished 12th among 66 teams in their ....MORE

Motor sports roundup

Johnson races to record fourth All-Star victory

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

CONCORD, N. C. —— Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson’s list. He stands alone in All-Star history.“Five-time" became the first four-time winner of NASCAR’s annual All-Star race, breaking a tie with the....MORE

College baseball

Beavers shut out Ducks in Civil War

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

EUGENE — Michael Conforto and Ryan Barnes each homered and Oregon State shut out Oregon 9-0 Saturday in the second of a three-game Civil War series at PK Park. Andrew Moore (11-1) threw a complete-game two hitter for the Beavers (42-9, 21-5 Pac-....MORE

College softball

Oregon reaches Super Regionals

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

EUGENE — Oregon celebrated its fourth straight Super Regional bid after a 3-0 win over Wisconsin Saturday afternoon at Howe Field. Offensively, the Ducks (49-9) made the most of their three hits — two being homers — while their All-....MORE

Hardest Hit programs hit and miss

• Successes, troubles highlight mixed results in Oregon

May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Three years ago, Dan Patton figured losing his home to foreclosure was a matter of when, not if. The La Pine resident closed his plastering business in 2009 after the housing market went bust. With a family to feed and an increasingly delinquent....MORE

Teaming up, training hard

Four fifth-graders competing in Pole Pedal Paddle

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

The “Fantastic Four," who have been friends from kindergarten and are currently fifth-graders at Miller Elementary, will be one of two teams participating in the 12-and-under category in the 37th annual U. S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle today. The....MORE

People on the Move

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Kathleen Bailey has joined Washington Federal in Bend as a small business banker. Bailey was previously a branch manager at South Valley Bank and Trust and a small business specialist with Wells Fargo Bank. She has 14 years of experience in the....MORE

What s going up?

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

General Contractor: Ray Hayes Construction Co., BendDetails: Crews are wrapping up construction on a nine-unit hangar building at Bend Municipal Airport. Ray Hayes Construction Co. has been working on the hangar since December, contracted by Bend....MORE

La Grande drug raids prompt $5M lawsuit

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

LA GRANDE — A 2006 drug raid on a local home could end up costing Union County and the city of La Grande dearly. The two entities are being sued for more than $5 million in damages stemming from a pair of 2006 drug busts. A tentative trial date ....MORE

Prep track & field

Redmond boys and Summit girls lead at districts

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

REDMOND — With the help of three throwers going 1-2-3 in the shot put and with eight athletes placing in the top five in five events Friday, host Redmond High is in position to take the Class 5A Special District 1 boys track and field....MORE

Golf: Pacific Northwest Men's Master-40 Amateur

Beaverton golfer triumphs at Brasada

Former University of Portland golf coach Bill Winter downs Canadian

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

POWELL BUTTE — Golfers never know when the opportunity to win will come along in match play. For Bill Winter, a 48-year-old from Beaverton, that chance Friday came on the par-5 10th hole at Brasada Canyons Golf Club. Winter took advantage of an....MORE

Boys

Storm tennis team likely to trophy, in fourth place in 5A tourney in Portland

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

PORTLAND — Summit's quest for a third straight boys tennis state title appears to have fallen just short. The Storm wrapped up the second day of the Class 5A state championships at the Portland Tennis Center in fourth place with nine points,....MORE

Girls

Storm tennis team is in fourth place at Class 5A tourney in Beaverton

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

BEAVERTON — Behind the strength of doubles players Haley Younger and Kelsey Collis, Summit High is still in the hunt to trophy at the Class 5A girls state tennis tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The Storm, last season's state....MORE

Pole Pedal Paddle could be a sloppy one

• A low snowpack and possible precipitation could make for slow times on an updated course

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Alpine and nordic skiers in today’s U. S. Bank Pole Pedal Paddle will be racing on one of the lowest snowpacks in recent memory for this time of year at Mount Bachelor. And, somewhat ironically, forecasts are calling for a 50 percent chance of....MORE

Search for new city manager delayed

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

The Sisters City Council plans to wait until July to start looking for a new, permanent city manager. Andrew Gorayeb, interim city manager, said he knew of no plans by the council to start the hiring process earlier. Mayor Brad Boyd said the council....MORE

Greenwood Playhouse to be sold?

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

The board of the Cascades Theatrical Company has arranged a tentative deal to sell the Greenwood Playhouse, which has housed the company since the 1980s. Several board members believe selling the building, located on Northwest Greenwood Avenue, is....MORE

It's PPP day! But where's the snow?

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Twelve-year-old Alden Dupras, above, and his teammate Calvin Keane, 11, not pictured, jockey for the best boat placement Friday afternoon at the unofficial “race before the race" in preparation for the Pole Pedal Paddle at Riverbend Park. The....MORE

Support Groups

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

The following list contains support group information submitted to The Bulletin. Submissions must be updated monthly for inclusion. To submit, email relevant details to communitylife@bendbulletin. com. Abilitree Peer Group For Persons Affected by a....MORE

Gear swap set for Sunday

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Crows Feet Commons is hosting an old-fashioned gear swap Sunday at Riverfront Plaza, 875 N. W. Brooks St., Bend (at the east end of Drake Park). Participants will pay $1 for each item of high-quality outdoors equipment they bring to swap, and 10....MORE

Ridgeview High plans talent show

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Ridgeview Ravens will hold their “Flight Night" talent show at 7 p. m. Thursday at the high school’s theater, 4555 S. W. Elkhorn Ave., in Redmond. The first event of its type at the school, the evening is being billed as “a formal....MORE

Volunteer Search

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Volunteer Search is compiled by the Department of Human Services Volunteer Services. The organizations listed are seeking volunteers for a variety of tasks. To see a full list, and for additional information on the types of help needed, go online to ....MORE

Religious Services

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

To submit service information or announcements for religious organizations, email bulletin@bendbulletin. com or call 541-383-0358. Bend Christian Fellowship: Bill Martin; “Living Beyond the Walls"; Sunday at 10 a. m.; 4twelve youth group;....MORE

Redmond

Pavement done early on 3-block section of Sixth Street

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Crews took down the barricades in downtown Redmond this week, opening up three blocks of Sixth Street that had been closed for complete replacement. The stretch between Deschutes and Antler was completed nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.“It....MORE

Deschutes plans cost cutting in 2014

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Deschutes County is expected to pay $4.5 million more into the Public Employees Retirement System and $1.5 million more in employee health care costs in fiscal year 2014, according to the proposed budget released last week by County Administrator....MORE