Powell Butte News

"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.

I am looking for Gibson family members. My Grandfathers name is Albert Russell Gibson SR.

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.

Friends, family and community members gathered Sunday in Madras' Friendship Park for the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Pfc.

A planning meeting for Barlow High School's upcoming Weight Room Fundraiser auction will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.

This Powell Butte farm donkey gets the last laugh on visitors to central Oregon: they have to leave, it lives there.

For the first time, Charlie a first grader will be in the same classroom as his sister, Gracie, a third grader.

The Water Bureau will hold a groundbreaking ceremony from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday to mark the start of construction of the city's second underground water reservoir on top of Powell Butte Nature Park , Southeast 162nd Avenue and Powell Boulevard.

One of the largest manufacturers of formaldehyde in the nation and the company owner have been indicted on charges of illegally dumping hazardous waste in a volcanic cinder cone in Oregon.