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Thunderstorms rumble through Central Oregon with lightning, rain and hail; one sparks half-acre fire north of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thunderstorms rumbling across Central Oregon late Sunday afternoon brought some lightning, heavy rain and pea-sized hail. They also sparked a few fires, one that burned about a half-acre off U.S. Highway 97 near 61st Street north of Bend. Bend Deputy Fire Marshal Cindy Kettering said...
‘A very serious public safety threat’: Deschutes DA says homeless camps on federal land need to be addressed, to avert disaster
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- Satellite images east of Redmond show hundreds of acres of garbage left by those living on federal land, a growing problem that has local officials speaking out about the potential dangers, especially during wildfire season. "The risk is intense. The risk is real. There is a very serious public safety threat," Deschutes The post ‘A very serious public safety threat’: Deschutes DA says homeless camps on federal land need to be addressed, to avert disaster appeared first on KTVZ.
Portland FBI chief visits Bend, discusses election security
FBI Portland field office Special Agent in Charge Doug Olson was in Bend Friday to discuss the agency's efforts for election security. Portland FBI chief visits Bend, discusses election security. FBI Portland field office Special Agent in Charge Doug Olson was in Bend Friday to discuss the agency's efforts for...
Safety improvements planned for Greenwood Avenue in Bend, Oregon.
The City of Bend, Oregon will be making improvements to Greenwood Avenue to enhance safety for pedestrians, bikes, and cars. Construction on Greenwood Avenue is set to start on July 29 and is expected to last until August 14. The project aims to reduce accidents and create a safer environment for everyone using the roadway.
Rogue Valley Times takes top honors at ONPA Better Newspaper Contest
The Rogue Valley Times' inaugural year of serving Southern Oregon netted the publication dozens of honors at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association's 2024 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards, announced Thursday night at the ONPA Annual Convention at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond, included first place in the General Excellence category...
The Oregonian/OregonLive wins 37 awards in state contest
The Oregonian/OregonLive won 37 journalism awards in the 2024 annual Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest. Results were announced at the organization’s annual conference, held Thursday and Friday at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The news organization swept two categories, best front page design and best feature/personality, where...
Opening On Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill one partial-term position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). This Committee provides policy, code, and funding recommendations to City Council in alignment with the goals outlined in the City’s Consolidated Plan. For this particular position, the City of Bend will consider individuals who are a member of a tenant’s organization or a community member in affordable rental housing in Bend. The term will end on June 30, 2026.
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