Ted Shorack
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Long-time Bend resident, real estate developer dies
Michael L. Humphreys, a long-time real estate developer and University of Oregon supporter who lived in Bend for more than two decades, died Friday at 73. Humphreys, who was better known as “Mick,” played for the UO men’s golf team in the 1960s and in recent years pushed for a university golf course for Duck teams, students and alumni. Humphreys often visited Bend until moving permanently to the… → Read More
Evergreen school project in Redmond begins
A large excavator began demolishing an annex building this week at the Evergreen Elementary School property in Redmond, kicking off a multimillion-dollar project to convert the site into a new City Hall and civic center. Redmond officials hope to have the project completed by January 2017. The historic 35,500-square-foot school building will be renovated to accommodate city departments and a… → Read More
Waste to Energy misses deadline with Deschutes County
A contract to convert gas from waste into fuel at Knott Landfill could be terminated by Deschutes County after the energy developer failed to meet its first deadline last week. Funding setbacks have routinely delayed the energy project. Construction was originally scheduled to begin in August 2015. Waste to Energy Group LLC was required in the contract to submit reports to the county by Jan. 1… → Read More
Voucher waiting list open Monday for applications
Low-income Central Oregon residents will have the opportunity to apply for the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list beginning Monday through Friday, according to a news release from Housing Works. The application is available online through Housing Works at www.oregonhousingworks.org. The voucher system, which was once the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8… → Read More
Deschutes County mulls development proposal at former mine
Deschutes County commissioners have begun reviewing whether part of a former mining site near Terrebonne should be used for residential development. Commissioners held a public hearing Wednesday for a development proposal of 19 residential lots on the eastern side of the former mining area. About 40 people attended the meeting and many offered testimony to county commissioners. The county has… → Read More
Deschutes County ban on marijuana a surprise to some
Deschutes County’s decision to delay marijuana regulations came as a surprise to many itching to get started in the fledgling recreational industry. Many who are already involved in growing and selling medical marijuana in Central Oregon were planning to gain licensing for recreational operations. County commissioners chose Dec. 21 to use an “opt out” option, which blocks potential recreational… → Read More
Deschutes County turns 100 in 2016
Deschutes County was created a century ago at a time when economic and political power was shifting in Central Oregon. Large lumber mills had just been established along the Deschutes River. A few years earlier a railroad line had been constructed to connect Bend to The Dalles. Residents in Bend and Redmond wanted their own county government. A vote in November 1916 made that possible and split… → Read More
Solar farm proposed south of Redmond
A Canadian renewable energy company is planning to create a small solar farm about 5 miles south of Redmond and east of U.S. Highway 97. The Saturn Power Corp., based in New Hamburg, Ontario, submitted a permit application to Deschutes County in November seeking approval for a nearly 10-megawatt facility, which could potentially generate enough power for about 1,500 homes annually. County… → Read More
Firm to evaluate 911 computer dispatch system
An engineering consulting firm will evaluate the Deschutes County 911 Service District’s computer-aided dispatch amid a push to revamp the countywide emergency radio system. ADCOMM Engineering is consulting with the service district on a new radio system expected to be in operation by late 2016. Deschutes County commissioners approved an adjusted contract with ADCOMM Engineering on Monday to… → Read More
Labor complaint filed against Crook County
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries is investigating another complaint involving Crook County District Attorney Daina Vitolins. Stephanie Blind, the county’s former human resources director, alleges in a complaint filed in August that she faced discrimination and was retaliated against for criticizing unpaid work lunch meetings that were being held by Vitolins. Traci Peterson, a former… → Read More
County institutes new tool for code compliance
Deschutes County residents with an existing code violation will now have to address the wrongdoing before they can build a new structure or alter the allowable uses of their property. Commissioners approved ordinances this week that block the processing of building permits and land use applications if an applicant hasn’t rectified code violations on the property. The ordinance changes county… → Read More
Deschutes County temporarily bans marijuana businesses
Deschutes County commissioners decided Monday to temporarily ban future marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas after expressing concern about whether a package of proposed regulations were ready for approval. County commissioners voted unanimously for the “opt out” with the intention of revisiting the temporary ban in 90 days. The temporary ban applies to future businesses that would be… → Read More
Deschutes County temporarily bans marijuana businesses
Deschutes County commissioners decided Monday to temporarily ban future marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas after expressing concern about whether a package of proposed regulations was ready for approval. County commissioners voted unanimously for the “opt out” with the intention of revisiting the temporary ban in 90 days. The temporary ban applies to future businesses that would be… → Read More
Snowshoe tours kick off at Mt. Bachelor
It was hard to tell where the trail was Sunday as U.S. Forest Service volunteers led a group of snowshoers on one of the first interpretive tours of the winter at Mt. Bachelor. Snow fell steadily, and wind gusts came rushing through the mountain hemlock trees. But that made for an all the more intriguing climb on top of about 6 feet of snow. Volunteer guides Jim and Ginny Elliott have been… → Read More
Sunriver Great Hall was part of Army training exercise
SUNRIVER — The Great Hall at Sunriver Resort may be a desirable wedding venue, but its origin wasn’t as glamorous. It was even used to house cattle for a period. The building was briefly an officer’s club at Camp Abbot during World War II. The camp was a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers training center between March 1943 and June 1944. The Great Hall, constructed with more than 500 pine logs, is all… → Read More
Decision on marijuana regulations expected Monday
A decision is approaching for Deschutes County commissioners on how best to regulate marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas. On Monday, county commissioners are expected to make decisions on local zoning and standards for marijuana businesses including retail shops, farming operations, wholesale distribution and processing. A contingent of Tumalo-area property owners remains adamant the… → Read More
Caldera Springs resort wants to add up to 490 lots
Deschutes County is reviewing a permit application for developing up to 490 residential lots as part of an expansion at the Caldera Springs destination resort. The project would allow for more than double the lots already located at the resort, which is south of Sunriver on South Century Drive. Most of the current lots have been developed with housing. Pine Forest Development LLC, a wing of… → Read More
Bend housing projects receive state grants
Amid a constant concern about housing availability in Central Oregon an announcement Friday brings a boost to local projects. Three Bend housing projects were awarded nearly $3.8 million in state grants. The announcement comes at a time when new U.S. Census Bureau figures show Oregon had the lowest rental vacancy rate in 2014 when compared with the rest of the nation. Bend routinely has a… → Read More
Redmond cooking oil collector could benefit from state program
Go Bio has collected about a half-million gallons of used vegetable cooking oil in Central Oregon since 2008. Jeff Rola, who started the Redmond-based business, predicts he’ll hit 1 million gallons in the next three years as Oregon begins to roll out its latest standards attached to the Clean Fuels program that will go into effect in January. The program began in 2009 with House Bill 2186 and… → Read More
Deschutes River at Cline Falls to flow freely once again
A plan is being developed to restore Cline Falls after a lawsuit was settled last week between the Central Oregon Irrigation District and PacifiCorp. The irrigation district is partnering with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council to remove dams on the Deschutes River and associated equipment and structures from the former hydroelectric Cline Falls Power Plant at the site west of Redmond. The… → Read More