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2nd Washington man pleads not guilty in 2022 attacks on Oregon electrical grids
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A second Washington state man has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of damaging power substations in Oregon in 2022. Tacoma resident Zachary Rosenthal, 33, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Portland on Tuesday to three counts of damaging an energy facility.
Map shows where thunderstorms might develop in Oregon on Tuesday and Wednesday
Portland has a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight Tuesday and into early Wednesday. The thunder chances are highest over the central Cascades and may start by Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says. “A low pressure system will move northward this evening, leading to a slight chance for...
Oregon governor’s office orders independent audit of Human Services after woman’s death in Sandy
The Oregon Department of Human Services is facing another examination of its policies and practices — this time following the death of an elderly woman with dementia who wandered away from a long-term care facility in Sandy and died outside alone on a winter day. Ki Soon Hyun’s body was found in the woods on Christmas day. An investigation by Oregon’s long-term care ombudsman faulted the agency in her death...
Fair Goers Should Take Health Precautions In Livestock Exhibits
SALEM, OR -- Central Oregon's county fair season kicks off next weekend. The Jefferson County Fair runs July 24-27 in Madras. The Deschutes County Fair is July 31-August 4 in Redmond. And, the Crook County Fair is August 7-10 in Prineville. Visitors to livestock exhibits are encouraged to take health precautions, to prevent spreading bacteria and viruses to other animals or humans.
Deschutes commissioners hear appeal of Juniper Preserve psilocybin facility denial; debate focuses on legality of BLM access
Deschutes County commissioners heard an appeal Wednesday of a hearings officer’s denial of a psilocybin facility at the Juniper Preserve resort northeast of Bend, with much of the debate turning on an unusual issue – whether the resort's access road and a BLM right-of-way granted for it allows the federally illegal, but state-legal substance to be transported on it. The post Deschutes commissioners hear appeal of Juniper Preserve psilocybin facility denial; debate focuses on legality of BLM access appeared first on KTVZ.
‘Really kind of a cluster:’ Redmond revises weekend traffic plans after issues with last year’s FairWell Festival
With the second annual FairWell Festival returning to Redmond this weekend, many are reminded of the traffic issues and frustrations many experienced last year, especially as they tried to leave, and officials have been working to address and resolve the mishaps. The post ‘Really kind of a cluster:’ Redmond revises weekend traffic plans after issues with last year’s FairWell Festival appeared first on KTVZ.
Record heat wave persists into the weekend, wildfires continue to grow
The rain and storms yesterday and this morning have done little to relieve the heat and the heat wave continues. The area will see the mercury in the thermometer rise into the 90s the rest of the work week, and hit 100 over the weekend in a few locations. Since...
New sculpture, ‘Crossroads,’ installed at Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street roundabout
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A new sculpture was added to Bend’s public art collection earlier this week at the Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street roundabout. The sculpture titled Crossroads is made of Corten and stainless steel by artist Karen Yank from Albuquerque, New Mexico. “Crossroads serves as a monument to the innovative individuals that transformed Bend from a The post New sculpture, ‘Crossroads,’ installed at Colorado Avenue and Columbia Street roundabout appeared first on KTVZ.
Atmosphere Returns to Bend for a Night of Hip-Hop
Renowned for consistency and prolific output in independent hip-hop, Atmosphere has shaped the introspective underground rap scene for over 25 years. The iconic duo — rapper Sean Daley, known by his stage name "Slug," and producer Anthony Davis (Ant), return to Bend on Thursday, Aug. 1, as part of the Tour De Friends Part Trois.Joining Atmosphere at Midtown Ballroom for the show are DJ HEBL and the Los-Angeles-based band NOFUN!
Keeping Staff and Customers Healthy... and Cool
The first two weeks of July brought record-breaking heat to Central Oregon and across the state. With daytime temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for consecutive days in Bend, on July 3, Gov. Tina Kotek urged Oregonians to take extra precautions in advance of the heatwave. During the extreme heat, several local...
Lingering showers this morning, hot and dry
The heat continues this Wednesday with temperatures ranging mainly from the low to upper 90s. We were cloudy overnight, but we should be clearing up later this morning. We’re also under a Red Flag Warning until 9am due to strong winds, low relative humidity, and high temperatures. Showers and...
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