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Earwig workshops planned for Pacific Northwest apple and pear growers
Apple and pear growers might, especially those looking to boost natural-enemy populations for biological control of aphids and pear psylla in their orchards. Washington State University researchers want to build on their findings that earwig releases can be beneficial and are hosting a series of workshops to show growers how easy it is to trap the insects in hot spots where they are not wanted — say, an organic peach orchard — and release them in pear and apple blocks.
Sunriver Music Festival’s Summer Concert Series Begins on August 11
(Photos courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Four Classical Concerts featuring music by Beethoven, Gershwin, Debussy, Mozart, Aaron Jay Kernis, Michael Torke & more— conducted by Brett Mitchell. “Classical Elements” Theme incorporates music inspired by Earth, Water, Fire & Air. Distinguished Soloists: Pianists Joyce Yang & Orion Weiss; Violinist...
COCC Board Elects Leaders for 2024-25
(COCC Board Chair Laura Craska Cooper and Vice Chair Erica Skatvold | Photos courtesy of COCC) At its July meeting the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) board of directors elected Laura Craska Cooper of Prineville to serve as chairperson for the 2024-25 year. At the same meeting, the board elected Erica Skatvold, of Bend, as vice chair for the term.
‘I’m just a dude with an idea’: Petitioner for Deschutes County Commission expansion feels hopeful for November
Bend business owner and advocate John Heylin has been working around the clock in recent months on his effort to collect citizen petition signatures for a November vote on expanding the number of Deschutes County commissioners from three to five. The post ‘I’m just a dude with an idea’: Petitioner for Deschutes County Commission expansion feels hopeful for November appeared first on KTVZ.
Jackpine Fire near La Pine grows 180 acres; Highway 97 back open
A wildfire that started southwest of La Pine Friday grew to 180 acres Saturday morning and was 0% contained. Highway 97 south of La Pine was back open. The Jackpine Fire is burning in the area south of Masten Road, east of Deer Forest Drive and West of Jackpine Loop. It was first reported before 3:00 p.m. Friday.
Deschutes County enacts public use fire restrictions for all county-owned or unprotected land through mid-October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Deschutes County has enacted public use fire restrictions on all county-owned land and all unprotected land in the unincorporated areas of the county until mid-October. A map of the restricted areas can be viewed here. “Deschutes County is currently in an extreme fire danger situation. For the health and safety, as well The post Deschutes County enacts public use fire restrictions for all county-owned or unprotected land through mid-October appeared first on KTVZ.
Oregon under a heat advisory until Saturday night
On Saturday at 2:55 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
OHA announcing mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus spotted in Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Oregon Health Authority announces mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been identified in Oregon for this first time this year. OHA says three mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus in Malheur County. The virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an...
Another big Oregon school district’s labor negotiations are heating up. Can it avoid a strike?
Oregon’s largest and second largest school districts both went through contentious negotiations with their teacher unions in the 2023-2024 school year. Now it’s the third largest district’s turn. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people
After only one measles case in Oregon last year, it now has six and could very well have more in the next few weeks. The outbreak comes amid others also involving a preventable disease – pertussis or whooping cough – which has infected more than 350 people in just over a dozen counties this year. […] The post Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
These 15 current or past Oregon track athletes are headed to the Paris Olympics
Oregon will be well represented at this summer's Paris Olympic games. That's especially true on the track. More than a dozen current and past Duck track and field athletes will be in Paris, the school announced on Friday. A trio of athletes who competed for Oregon this past season will...
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