Talk a little about your guiding business. I started Deep Canyon Outfitters in 2009 after working with another outfitter for 4 years, and before that, yet another outfitter for 3 years. In total I have…
Month: April 2014
Dry times ahead for Crook ranchers
Ray Sessler sized up the prospects Tuesday for the summer and the seven fields where he cultivates hay to feed his 800 head of cattle in winter.
No settlement on Bend water project
A legal challenge to Bend’s $24 million water supply project appears to be headed to trial, after months of settlement talks between the city, U.S. Forest Service and opponents of the project failed to produce a deal.
Fishing Lake Billy Chinook
John Garrison has wandered the waters of Central Oregon for the last 30 years as a fishing guide. So, naturally, he has some stories to tell.
Dam inspection report under wraps
Bend Park & Recreation District officials say they will let the utility company that owns Mirror Pond dam decide whether the public gets to see a taxpayer-funded inspection report on the structure .
Crook County ranchers prepare for dry summer
Although a wet February and March eased some drought concern in Crook County, the head of the Ochoco Irrigation District isn’t sure whether he’ll be able to make full deliveries to all 862 of his customers this year.
Mirror Pond initiative pulled, refiled
The Bend man behind a proposed ballot initiative focused on Mirror Pond has pulled his original filing only to refile the exact same initiative.
Mirror Pond Dam initiative challenged
Two proposed ballot initiatives could complicate Bend officials’ plan to take over Mirror Pond Dam, although a dispute over grammar has already delayed one of the efforts.