Steele Haugen

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Steele Haugen

REDMOND, Ore. -- The Redmond Airport is about to get a large two-year, $180 million expansion of the airport and terminal. And the roads around the airport are getting a big upgrade, too. "The new terminal expansion that's beginning on Wednesday will add about 80,000 square feet.

1 week ago | centraloregondaily.com | Steele Haugen

REDMOND, Ore. -- The Redmond Airport is about to get a large two-year, $180 million expansion of the airport and terminal. "The new terminal expansion that's beginning on Wednesday will add about 80,000 square feet. That includes several jet bridges, 6,000 square feet of retail concessions, over 800 or so, more seating placements and so it's really just going to be a basically you'll see a brand new concourse," said Redmond Municipal Airport Director Zachary Bass.

2 weeks ago | centraloregondaily.com | Steele Haugen

BEND, Ore. -- The Rowena Fire near The Dalles, which destroyed at least 49 homes as of Friday, also caused the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum to evacuate. Staff were frantic to find a shelter for the raptors in their care. The Sunriver Observatory and Nature Center stepped up to the plate and are caring for the birds temporarily. The Center received four new birds Thursday: two flight-disabled bald eagles, a flight-disabled red-tailed hawk and an elderly American kestrel.

2 weeks ago | centraloregondaily.com | Steele Haugen

BEND, Ore. -- Caldera High School senior and Bend Swim Club athlete Campbell McKean returns home, was given a warm welcome back to school Wednesday after winning two national swimming championships last week. It's now vaulted him to an Olympic contender. "I definitely exceeded my expectations and surprised myself, but it was it was a great meet," Campbell said about his wins. The Wolfpack student body and staff celebrated Campbell's achievements and handed him his long-awaited high school diploma.

2 weeks ago | centraloregondaily.com | Steele Haugen

LA PINE, Ore. -- After the collapse of La Pine’s youth sports programs last fall, a Bend-based nonprofit is stepping up to help local kids get back in the game—offering financial aid and hope to families still recovering from the fallout. Every Kid Sports provides qualifying families with financial support to cover youth sports registration fees. "Sports is more than just a game, as our mission states," said Executive Director Eleana Ranaika.