Tim Trainor

6 days ago | bendbulletin.com | Tim Trainor

ICE increases presence, detentions in Central OregonPublished 7:00 am Saturday, June 21, 2025The Latino Community Association of Central Oregon has closed its offices in Bend and Redmond while immigration agents operate in both locations. "ICE has been in the community," said Mary Murphy, deputy director of the nonprofit.

1 week ago | redmondspokesman.com | Tim Trainor

Published 7:00 am Wednesday, June 18, 2025 In the largest eviction of a homeless encampment in recent history, around 100 unhoused people were recently forced to vacate the Deschutes National Forest — or else face a $5,000 fine and up to one year in jail. The forest was the last hope for the encampment’s residents, many of whom were living in broken down RVs and cars. Shelters in nearby Bend — where the average home price is nearly $800,000 — are at capacity, and rent is increasingly .

1 week ago | bendbulletin.com | Tim Trainor

Man found dead in SW Redmond; police investigating as homicidePublished 5:09 pm Tuesday, June 17, 2025A Redmond man was found dead in the early morning hours Monday. Police are investigating the death as a homicide. Police found Anthony Spear, 44, of Redmond, in the unimproved area west of SW 6th Street and SW Umatilla Avenue, at about 1:46 a.m. on Monday, June 16 after a 911 call directed them to the scene. Police say Spear's death was a homicide.

1 week ago | redmondspokesman.com | Tim Trainor

Published 9:59 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 The start of summer overlaps the end of the academic year at Upper Metolius State College of Engineering and Poetry. Those about to graduate move about with a certain smugness knowing that the Commencement Ceremony is imminent. This reporter asked Dr. Brent Woodley, Acting Dean and Dean of Acting, about the local additions to the usual  academic traditions.

1 week ago | redmondspokesman.com | Tim Trainor

Published 1:25 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 Cashton Fred remembers the first time he got on the back of an animal that didn’t want to be ridden. He was about 12 years old and had watched his older brother ride for a few years before he was ready to give it a try himself. “I was scared for sure but then I did it and found out I really liked it,” said Cashton. He turned out to be a fast learner. In just two years, Cashton went from scared to a state champion.