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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 by camper
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.
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.
Thunderstorms rumble through High Desert; crews tackle several small lightning-sparked fires as winds topple trees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Thunderstorms that rumbled northward into Central Oregon Tuesday evening had firefighters responding to stop several small lightning-sparked blazes, while trees were downed in Crook County, officials and weather spotters said. Three of the new fires, incidents 424, 426 and 427, were north of Davis Lake, each...
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...
‘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.
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...
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.
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.
East Bend Library Will Cease Operations in 2025
On July 3, the Deschutes Public Library announced its decision to not renew its lease for the East Bend Library. The library, located on Dean Swift Road near Highway 20, is set to remain open until the lease ends on Dec. 31, 2025. The decision came after a June meeting,...
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...
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