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Preserving an historic Grassland landmark
Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland personnel are teaming up with a nonprofit committed to historic preservation to rehabilitate a local landmark. To preserve a piece of Oregon’s natural and cultural heritage, HistoriCorps, Inc., in partnership with the Ochoco National Forest (ONF) and Crooked River National Grassland (CRNG), have begun restoring the historic Field Headquarters located along U.S. Highway 26 in the Rimrock Springs Wildlife Management Area. The...
Oregon lawmakers plan Sept. 12 visit to Bend on statewide tour to gather input on transportation needs, funding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Legislature's Joint Committee on Transportation is visiting Bend on Thursday, Sept. 12, the next stop on their tour of the state to hear from residents, tour facilities and speak with area officials about transportation needs and priorities, as well as critical funding issues. Before a 5-7 p.m. public hearing at OSU-Cascades' The post Oregon lawmakers plan Sept. 12 visit to Bend on statewide tour to gather input on transportation needs, funding appeared first on KTVZ.
Rollover crash on I-84 ejects three from car, leaves one severely injured in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.- On Friday, August 30, Police responded to the scene of a rollover crash on I-84 eastbound near milepost 194 in Echo. Oregon State Police say all three passengers, a 17-year-old, a 19-year-old, and a 22-year-old, in addition to the 18-year-old driver of a silver Saturn SVU, were injured when the car veered from the roadway, went up an embankment, and rolled.
Estimated 20,000 migratory birds have died so far in Klamath Basin botulism outbreak
On Aug. 17, the Bureau of Reclamation started flowing water to the Tule Lake and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuges to help mitigate an outbreak of avian botulism. Thousands of ducks, waterfowl, and shorebirds at the Tule Lake Refuge have died from the disease this month. Both refuges are part of the Klamath Basin Refuge Complex straddling the Oregon-California border near Klamath Falls.
Downtown Bend Sidewalks filled with deals on Saturday
The Great Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale made a return on Saturday. Dozens of downtown Bend businesses lined the sidewalks with end of summer deals to make room for new fall inventory. Downtown Bend Sidewalks filled with deals on Saturday. The Great Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale made a return on Saturday....
2024 Bend Beer Run brings runners and beer lovers out for a fun 5K
Runners, walkers and beer enthusiasts took part in an annual summer tradition. The Bend Beer Run was held on Saturday afternoon starting at the Commons Café and ending at the Des Chutes Historical Museum for the Little Woody festival. 2024 Bend Beer Run brings runners and beer lovers out...
Bend-La Pine Schools clarify calculator purchasing policy after confusing teacher email
The district says they do not have families purchase items required to satisfy minimum class requirements. Cell phone classroom ban leads to calculator confusion. The Bend-La Pine School District is clarifying policies over school supplies after the new cell phone ban confused parents.
Annual Pendleton Round-Up Ready to ‘Let ’er Buck’
Pendleton — perhaps the country’s most authentic Western lifestyle vacation destination — will once again welcome guests from across the country to the Pendleton Round-Up, to be held this year from Sept. 11 through Sept. 14. Fortunately for residents of the Mid-Columbia, Walla Walla and surrounding areas, this acclaimed celebration of Western culture is just a short drive away.
Lindsey Stirling is back in Bend for 'very visually impressive' show (full interview)
Lindsey Stirling is back in Bend performing at Hayden Homes Amphitheater Monday, September 2nd. Our Megan Sinclair got a chance to visit with her ahead of the show. Lindsey Stirling is back in Bend for 'very visually impressive' show. Lindsey Stirling is back in Bend for a Labor Day performance...
Kids get to play in a mini-airport
PENDLETON – (News release from the city of Pendleton) Kids and parents can learn how Air Traffic Control works through an interactive presentation at the Pendleton Public Library on Sept. 7. Eastern Oregon Regional Airport Director Dan Bandel, a former air traffic controller, will lead the interactive presentation into...
Wishes & Dishes hits the road in September to support C.O. life-changing wishes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The beloved community event, Wishes & Dishes, is back this September with an exciting new twist. Originally launched in 2023 by two Central Oregon Make-A-Wish families, the event is set to expand its impact this year, turning a one-day celebration into a month-long movement across Bend.
Prineville native keeps the Navy flying in the Pacific Northwest
OAK HARBOR, Wash. – Aviators in the U.S. Navy fly some of the most technologically-advanced aircraft in modern history. The driving force behind keeping naval aviators safely in the air are the maintainers on the ground making repairs and ensuring the aircraft are mission-ready. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson Gish, a native of Prineville, Oregon, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Northwest (FRCNW), aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. ...
City of Umatilla Hires New Director, Staff for Parks Department
The city of Umatilla has hired a new Parks and Recreation director, manager and three coordinators to the recently established department. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department started in June 2022 with a volunteer team, but effective Aug. 1, it is fully staffed, including existing staff with the marina and recreational vehicle Park and the Big River Golf Course. The new director, Esmeralda Perches, is a Umatilla resident with experience in public service.
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