Powell Butte News

A spiritual oasis has sprung up in the high desert with the opening of the Catholic Diocese of Baker's new retreat center in the rural community of Powell Butte.

A bicyclist tries out new lights on the bicycle and footpath along Interstate 205 - the lights were a rare East Portland improvement made possible with federal stimulus dollars.The money came via the Oregon Department of Transportation, not the city.

Parents at the Powell Butte Elementary school are moving forward with plans to try and change it into a charter school.

Mary F. Meireis A A Mary Fern Meireis, formerly of Newberg, died Nov. 8, 2009, at her Redmond home.

While plans to take Portland's old open reservoirs out of service have attracted the most attention and opposition, the story doesn't end there.

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"Take a ton of food and volunteers - mix" order photo Bill Penhollow, left, carries two sacks of barbecued meat while his uncle, Carroll Penhollow, lifts another sack out of the barbecue pit Saturday at the Lord's Acre Day celebration at Powell Butte Christian Church.

The federal government issued an ultimatum Monday to the former Powell Butte rancher charged with dumping hazardous waste on his property: Clean up the ranch or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will - and it could cost triple.

Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers are asking for the public's help to identify the person responsible for unlawfully depositing a partially processed elk carcass and hides on private property in the Powell Butte area.

More toxic waste must be removed from this Powell Butte Ranch,former owner Dennis Beetham and his company DB Western have 30 days to submit a plan before the US Environmental Protection Agency steps in, at his expense.

Say hello to Lucy and Smokey. Lucy is a 11 2-year-old Australian shepherd, and her best buddy is Smokey.

Jeld-Wen Inc. says it has cut 27 jobs at a pair of the resorts it operates in Central Oregon.

Gladys Marie Tuckfield of Redmond, died on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2009, at the age of 87 years.

By BEVAN GRIFFITHS-SATTENSPIEL For most of the year, the Bull Run watershed on the flanks of Mount Hood provides Portland's water.

David Wade Skidgel, 74, of Powell Butte, passed away at his ranch on Sunday, October 11, 2009.

Fly Racing is super excited to congratulate Fly Family member Chris Alldredge on his breakthrough performance at this year's U.S. Open 85cc Invitational.

Catharine L. Van Osdel of Redmond, died on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Bend at the age of 73.

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The Crook County School District's Board of Directors is looking to find a new board member to represent the south east section of the district.

Timber framers Derwin Hanney, left, and Randy Rooker stand Friday atop the timber-framed horse barn that Rooker's company, ArtisanWorks Inc., is building in Powell Butte.