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Fairwell Festival organizers make changes hoping to improve experience
Following public feedback, event organizers have added RV camping, day camping, and more parking to hopefully address the traffic jams that occurred at last year's event. There are also more shaded structures and water stations to help people beat the heat. Fairwell Festival organizers make changes to improve experience. Following...
'Not a cold case': Bend Police working to solve Evelyn Weaver homicide 1 year later
Thursday marked one year into the investigation of the death of Evelyn Weaver. The 28-year-old was found deceased in her home in the 200 block of NW Hill Street on July 18, 2023. Bend Police said Thursday it is working "diligently" to solve the homicide. "This is not a cold...
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.
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.
Everything Hits the FairWell Stages
For the inaugural event in 2023, organizers landed country stars Zach Bryan as well as Willie Nelson & Family and had close to 40 other music acts. This year’s FairWell Festival has another stellar lineup with more than 40 soloists and bands gracing the festival’s three stages in Redmond for a three-day run that begins July 19. On Friday, bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings headlines the day on the main Deschutes Stage. Before him on the Deschutes stage is Jason Isbell (pictured) and The 400 Unit with their Southern rock vibe. Country-folk singer-songwriter Colter Wall is the headliner on the Crooked Stage. The folk group Caamp headlines Saturday’s acts on the Deschutes Stage, preceded by country music legend Leann Rimes, whose first hit song in 1996 (“Blue”) was recorded when she was 13 years old. The three-day festival ends Sunday night on the Deschutes Stage with alt-indie and country singer-songwriter Kasey Musgraves, preceded by psychedelic soul band Black Pumas. Whiskey Myers — a Texas-based rock band — headlines the Crooked Stage.
Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses
Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process. Shops are excited as they witness the beautification and the endless potential it brings. Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses. Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process, all to...
FairWell Fest preps for high heats throughout festival weekend
REMOND, Ore (KTVZ). -- With temperatures reaching triple digits in Redmond, Saturday having the highest temperature, FairWell Fest is prepping ways for festival-goers to beat the heat. Matthew Draxton is speaking with representative of FairWell Festival about the procedures in place for people to take refuge from the sun, the...
Town of Spray at a Level 2 evacuation from Lone Rock Fire
SPRAY – According to the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday night, a Level 3—GO! evacuation notice was issued for the City of Spray due to rapid and unpredictable fire behavior from the Lone Rock Fire in the vicinity. After some consideration and monitoring, the evacuation notice...
Lane County officials establish animal refuge at Mt. Pisgah for wildfire
EUGENE, Ore -- In response to the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge, officials have set up a shelter far from the fire where people in the potential path of the blaze can bring their large animals and livestock. The shelter is located right next to the Lane County Sheriff...
Smoke erupts from Falls Fire near Burns, July 17
This collection of images of the smoke plume from the Falls Fire near Burns, Oregon, was taken on July 17 between 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. This was taken from the Wagontire camera via the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon. Oregon AG asks FEMA to include extreme heat,...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Lane County sets up livestock evacuation center; Eugene government moving into new City Hall
As a wildfire burns north of Oakridge, Lane County officials have set up a site where folks can bring their livestock. Also, the Eugene city government is moving into a new city hall building. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
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