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Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
Durkee Fire balloons to 182 square miles, Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee Fire in Baker County as officials say it has ballooned to 116,431 acres, or about 182 square miles, Sunday morning, with 0% containment.
Medford Livability Team wins award from Medford Parks and Rec
The award was given for the team's impact on livability by reducing crime along the Bear Creek Greenway and downtown. Medford Police Department’s Livability Team received the Community Service Group award from Medford Parks and Recreation. The team accepted the award last week during the city council meeting on Thursday.
Residents west of Mosier in Columbia Gorge told to evacuate due as winds push Microwave Tower Fire eastward
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) – Residents west of the Columbia Gorge town of Mosier were told to evacuate Monday as the fast-moving Microwave Tower Fire burned eastward, driven by strong westerly winds of 30 to 35 miles per hour. The areas included:. LEVEL 3 - GO NOW! Evacuate immediately...
Bend Senior High School auditorium found to be ‘unsafe to occupy,’ emergency demolition planned
The Bend Senior High School auditorium will be demolished as soon as possible, Bend-La Pine Schools announced Monday. Officials said the decision follows a determination that the 69-year-old structure is substantially compromised and unsafe to occupy. The post Bend Senior High School auditorium found to be ‘unsafe to occupy,’ emergency demolition planned appeared first on KTVZ.
Eclipse Engineering Merges with Cushing Terrell
((L-R) Jesse Fortune, P.E., Director of Structural Engineering (formerly CEO of Eclipse Engineering), and Greg Matthews, A.I.A., CEO of Cushing Terrell | Photo courtesy of Eclipse Engineering) Eclipse Engineering, originally founded in Missoula, Montana, and with an office in Bend, has officially merged with Cushing Terrell, marking a significant milestone...
Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond wraps up FairWell Festival, prepares for 104th county Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes County Fairgrounds just wrapped up the FairWell Festival and is busily preparing for another big event -- the 104th annual Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. "An economic impact report showed that this weekend alone has about $119 million economic impact on the community," Deschutes County Fair and Expo Director Geoff Hinds said The post Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond wraps up FairWell Festival, prepares for 104th county Fair & Rodeo appeared first on KTVZ.
Deschutes County judge censured after 'intervening' in murder investigation
A Deschutes County Circuit Court judge has agreed to be censured after she intervened on the behalf of personal friends in two cases. That includes a homicide two years ago just outside of Bend. The censure of Judge Bethany Flint involves incidents in 2020 and 2022, according to the censure...
New program launched in Crook County to combat food insecurity
A new organization has been launched in Crook County to enable local residents to combat food insecurity throughout the year. Crook County Green Bags (CCGB) is an organization that is designed to make it easy for people to help those who are facing food insecurity issues. Kristi Hiaasen, who is on the CCGB Steering Committee points out that more than 2,600 members of our Crook County community, including more than 1,100 children, rely on local food banks and free food programs to help meet their...
Celebrated Pizzeria Ken’s Artisan Pizza Is Opening in Bend
Acclaimed Kerns-neighborhood pizzeria Ken’s Artisan Pizza plans to open its second location in Bend this November. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant will open in downtown Bend’s historic Downing Hotel building. James Beard Award-winner Ken Forkish opened the wood-fired pizzeria in 2006, making 12-inch pies with slow-fermented dough and hand-stretched mozzarella....
3,000-acre fire near Paulina prompts Level 2 & 3 evacuations
Central Oregon Fire Information released this Monday evening update on the new fire starts crews battled Monday following Sunday's thunderstorms. It includes a new 3,000-acre wildfire near Paulina that was prompting evacuations:. Central Oregon — Following yesterday’s lightning activity, firefighters in Central Oregon have responded to over 25 new reported...
A vendor market held on Sunday catering to the vintage lover
The Block Party Market was hosted by Good Bad Rad Vintage off southeast highway 97 near Powers Road in Bend. Over 20 vendors took over the parking lot in front of the store offering everything from vintage clothing, retro home décor to jewelry and art.
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