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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely to appear on Oregon ballot, despite dropping out of presidential race
A lawyer for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked a state appeals court Wednesday to restore him to New York’s presidential election ballot, even though he has suspended his campaign. A state judge knocked Kennedy off the state’s ballot earlier this month, ruling that he had falsely claimed to live...
Acclaimed Oregon Chef Jacob Harth to Preview New Sustainable Seafood Restaurant Winnie's in Bay Area Pop-Up Event
Jacob Harth, an Oregon chef renowned for his commitment to sustainable seafood, brings his culinary expertise to the Bay Area with a new restaurant named Winnie's, expected to open in early summer 2025, per their Instagram. Harth, previously acclaimed for Portland's Erizo, which earned recognition as one of Eater's Best New Restaurants in 2019, is teaming up with operations director and Suited Hospitality co-founder David Sisler to provide a sneak peek of their upcoming venture during a pop-up event at Healdsburg's Maison Wine Bar on September 1 and 2, SF Eater reported.
County commissioners from across Oregon raise concerns over proposed wildfire hazard map
Residents packed the Anne G. Basker Auditorium Monday in Grants Pass to hear county commissioners from across Oregon voice concerns over the state’s proposed wildfire hazard map. The largely virtual meeting, mandated by Senate Bill 80, was organized by the Association of Oregon Counties as an opportunity for county...
The next chapter in Oregon’s fight against fentanyl starts next week
Oregon is about to embark on a new experiment as it seeks to stem the tide of fentanyl overdoses across the state. Starting Sunday, 14 counties in Oregon will start deflection programs that are intended to help people enter recovery and avoid criminal charges and jail. The timing of the programs coincides with the start […]
Winter is Coming: To Areas Of Oregon & Washington
The time of year that many of us dread is about to hit, and hit hard!. No, I’m not talking about “Pumpkin Spice” everything (although that’s not far off). I’m talking about WINTER! The first cold snap! Jack Frost is paying his yearly visit!. Depending...
Forest Service Working To Hire Firefighters
The U.S. Forest Service is looking to shore up its wildland firefighting force in the Pacific Northwest. Recruitment events will take place across Oregon next month, with stops in Bend, Sandy and La Grande on September 12th, in an effort to hire a couple hundred permanent seasonal positions. “That’s our...
3-acre Claypool Fire burning near Hoodoo
A new, 3-acre fire was burning on the Deschutes National Forest Friday near the Jefferson County - Deschutes County line. The Claypool Fire was burning south of Highway 20 and east of Hoodoo, according to Central Oregon Fire Information. Multiple aircraft were called in to attack the fire, including two...
Warm Springs radio station KWSO gets nearly $160,000 infusion from FEMA
A community radio station owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is getting a financial infusion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA is granting $158,749 to KWSO-FM. This will be used to upgrade the station's broadcast transmissions and warning systems, which are needed for keeping communities informed during emergencies.
Back to the 90s as we close out August
Highs today will be back in the upper 80s and a few locations will hit the 90s. The last time we were in the 90s in Bend was August 11th when we topped out at 91. We started the month in the triple digits and it looks like we will end the month in the middle 90s.
Oregon Army National Guard helicopter crew rescues injured rock climber from narrow ledge near Ochoco Reservoir
An Oregon Army National Guard helicopter crew rescued a climber injured by a falling rock near Ochoco Reservoir Wednesday night after search and rescue teams from Crook and Deschutes counties were unable to remove her from a narrow ledge 30 feet above the valley floor. The post Oregon Army National Guard helicopter crew rescues injured rock climber from narrow ledge near Ochoco Reservoir appeared first on KTVZ.
New Owners Rebrand Fort Rock Campground as Coyote Ridge
Coyote Ridge Campground, formerly known as Rock Horse RV Park, has been taken over by new owners, Quinn and Alyssa Nelson. Located at 74543 Highway 31 in Fort Rock, Oregon, the campground is set to offer new experiences for visitors and locals alike. The Nelsons, originally registered nurses from Battle Ground, Washington, are bringing their vision of natural living to the Oregon Outback.
Kim Gammond leaving City Club of C.O. director role to lead Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is proud to announce the hire of Executive Director Kim Gammond, who assumes her role effective Sept. 16. Gammond joins Habitat following her tenure as Executive Director of City Club of Central Oregon, where she led transformative growth in outreach, programming and fundraising.
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