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Oregon wildfires: Salem burn ban, Willamette Valley under red flag warning
A red flag warning was issued Tuesday for the Willamette Valley and the length of Western Oregon due to the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning igniting wildfires. "Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts," the National Weather Service alerted Tuesday. "Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire...
Revived Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens this week after major $13.1 million updates and renovation project
After many months of critical infrastructure updates and expansive renovations, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort announced Monday that it will open to the public on Thursday, with online booking for overnight stays and limited day-use operations starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The post Revived Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens this week after major $13.1 million updates and renovation project appeared first on KTVZ.
One month later: impacts of the closure of Wilow Creek homeless camp
It’s been one month since the city of Madras officially closed the Willow Creek homeless camp in Madras. It was closed for remediation efforts, concerns about contamination in the creek, and enforcement of a city ordinance designating the time, place, and manner that camping was allowed within city limits. That ordinance designated a small area behind the homeless shelter on Fourth and Oak streets for overnight camping. The regulations also state that people using the site must pack up their belongings and take them with...
Neighborhood 'sheriff' who tried to screen homeless campers stabbed to death
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Less than a year ago, KATU interviewed a man living on Southeast Clinton Street who was trying to stabilize the homeless camping situation in his neighborhood by screening people and letting those who "passed" set up camp. On Tuesday, we learned he was stabbed to death on his street.
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...
Bend Park & Rec Board hears continued sharp debate over proposed Deschutes River footbridge in SW Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The community showed up in full force for Tuesday night's Bend Park & Rec Board meeting to weigh in on a proposed Deschutes River footbridge that’s been discussed and debated since the mid-'90s. It was standing room only as community members came out to either express their support or rejection over the The post Bend Park & Rec Board hears continued sharp debate over proposed Deschutes River footbridge in SW Bend appeared first on KTVZ.
Pay it Forward: You came through with plenty of bottled water for Shepherd’s House; more help always welcomed
After the Shepherd's House issued an urgent plea for bottled water as a heat wave approached, our NewsChannel 21 viewers and the rest of the community came through, and how! So our Pay it Forward partners, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros, want to help with its many programs. You can see more segments and find a nomination form on our Pay it Forward page.
‘You get to make it on your own’: RootedHomes opens lottery for 40 new, affordable homes at Rooted at Simpson
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A nonprofit housing developer is now accepting applications for a community in Bend. With the area still facing a serious housing shortage, RootedHomes provides affordable homeownership opportunities for area residents. "Homeownership provides not only stable housing and stable monthly payments, but also affordability," RootedHomes Homeownership Program Manager Tess Spellacy said Tuesday. One of The post ‘You get to make it on your own’: RootedHomes opens lottery for 40 new, affordable homes at Rooted at Simpson appeared first on KTVZ.
Moore Park playground redesign complete in Klamath Falls
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A new playground is officially ready for fun in Klamath Falls. The community worked together to fundraise and create a new playground for the 18,000-square-foot Moore Park. The goal was to make the park ADA accessible and show off the area’s rich cultural history, while...
Sick bat found in SW Bend tests positive for rabies; Deschutes Co. Health officials urge steps to protect families, pets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A sick bat found in southwest Bend last week has tested positive for rabies, Deschutes County Public Health said Tuesday as it encouraged residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets from the viral disease. Rabies is spread to humans and pets through...
9,000 Bend Pacific Power customers losing power Tuesday night
More than 9,000 Pacific Power customers in Bend will be losing power for about an hour Tuesday night. Affected customers -- 9,269 -- were sent an alert saying the disruption, set for 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., is due to emergency repairs. It will require switching transformers at the Cleveland substation.
Art in the West Opens THIS Saturday
(High Planes Sundown by Meagan Blessing) Our annual juried exhibition and silent auction Art in the West opens this Saturday, July 20 — both at the Museum and for online bidding!. Every year, Art in the West brings the works of regionally and nationally acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers and...
Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County
Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help to find whoever was behind the illegal take and waste of a mule deer doe in Jefferson County. OSP Fish and Wildlife said the doe was found in the area of NW Hart Street in Madras on June 13 after it was shot with an arrow. The doe likely had been killed the same day and left to waste. The specific location where it was shot is unknown, OSP said.
Klamath County’s Second Biggest Medical Provider Risks Losing Federal Funding
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The executive staff of the Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) recently issued a formal demand to its board of directors- which has been non-compliant since February, asking the entire board to resign. The demand was made because the current composition of the board and their actions...
New luxury Bend RV Resort aims for Labor Day weekend opening
The new luxury RV resort on the SouthEast side of Bend could be a month away from its soft opening. The developers proudly present the Bend RV Resort as a unique and unparalleled facility in Central Oregon, offering a range of exclusive features. New luxury Bend RV Resort aims for...
"Spanish Zumba classes open to all in Bend, Oregon"
The Larkspur Community Center in Bend, Oregon is offering Spanish-instruction dance fitness classes that are open to everyone. The classes are designed to be fun and easy-to-follow for both Spanish and non-Spanish speakers, and are suitable for both dancers and non-dancers. The Zumba in Spanish classes are held on Mondays...
Teamwork makes the dream work: Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Oregon Ducks football build 200 beds for kids in need
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- It was a packed house at Autzen Stadium on Saturday as 35 volunteers with the nonprofit Sleep In Heavenly Peace in Bend made the trip over to Eugene to link up with the Oregon Ducks football team. After four hours of work Saturday morning, 200 beds were built for kids in need.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Expands Pacific Northwest Region with Acquisition of Century Insurance Group, LLC
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants (EPIC) announced today that it has acquired Century Insurance Group, LLC (Century), an Oregon-based firm specializing in employee benefits and commercial and personal P&C solutions. The acquisition enhances EPIC’s footprint in the Pacific Northwest and provides the Century team with access to extensive resources to further optimize client outcomes.
Knott Landfill & Recycling Center Closed on Sunday, July 28
Knott Landfill and Recycling Center will be closed for maintenance on Sunday, July 28. While Knott Landfill is typically open to the public seven days a week from 7am to 4:30pm, it will be closed Sunday, July 28, 2024, while crews chip seal roads within the facility. We are asking the public to plan accordingly and choose a different day to drop off their waste and recycle items.
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