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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.
Overland Expo Pacific NW at Redmond Fairgrounds draws over 16,000 attendees from 45 states, 10 countries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the second in the series of premier U.S. consumer events, continued its momentum with the recent Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, attracting over 16,000 attendees from 45 states and 10 countries. About 400 exhibitors participated, including: Goose Gear, premium vehicle-based storage solutions...
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...
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...
Fire closes U.S. 395 south of Pendleton
—— UPDATE AT 2:30 p.m. Tuesday: Pendleton Fire and Ambulance and six other agencies combined forces to put out the fire that was started by a motor vehicle accident. Chief Tony Pierotti says that Umatilla Tribal Fire, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the BIA, Umatilla County Fire District Number 1, Echo Fire and Pilot Rock Fire helped extinguish the blaze.
Christian Science building survey results are in
PENDLETON – A survey of what Pendletonians want to see happen to the Christian Science building at South Main Street and Southwest Byers Avenue was held during the month of May. Now the results are in and the Christian Science Building Community Outreach Subcommittee will report the results to the Pendleton City Council when it meets at 7 p.m. today (Tuesday). The city was given the building by the Bisnett family.
City of Bend says Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass homeless rules will have little effect for now; homeless also weigh in
The Supreme Court ruled in favor last month of the city of Grants Pass, in a landmark decision that gives cities and other local governments across the U.S. the ability to enforce citations in public areas for sleeping, providing more clarity and possible latitude in their handling of the growing homelessness crisis. The post City of Bend says Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass homeless rules will have little effect for now; homeless also weigh in appeared first on KTVZ.
Businesses in Terrebonne Celebrate with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Five businesses in Terrebonne are gearing up to celebrate with ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the coming weeks. Here are the details for these exciting events:. -Monday, July 29 | 9:30 am-10:30 am Panda Express Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Location: 1629 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houma | Join the celebration and enjoy special gifts for the first lucky 88 guests after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Meet Sisters Startup Bivvi at this Month’s Central Oregon PubTalk
EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is setting up camp at Sisters Makers this month! Gather ’round as local startup Bivvi, builder of tiny cabins, showcases their innovative, sustainable designs. Network, share ideas and get inspired at Central Oregon’s best business happy hour!. Agenda:. Community Update: Sisters Makers /...
Tuesday thunderstorms a concern for Larch Creek Fire
Containment is growing on the Larch Creek Fire near Maupin, but possible thunderstorms Tuesday night are raising concerns. The official Tuesday morning update from fire managers indicated the fire held relatively steady at 18,689 acres and was 14% contained. The source of the human-caused fire has not yet been revealed.
Redmond man still playing accordion daily at 96, and even has an album
He's been playing the accordion for almost 90 years, and he still playing daily. Karl Kment has a musical journey that's taken him from night clubs to mess halls, to music classrooms and everywhere in between, settling down in Central Oregon. "I play every day to keep my fingers limber,"...
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...
Controversy over Portland Water Bureau filtration plant grows
Following years of planning and design, the Portland Water Bureau broke ground on its Carpenter Lane filtration plant in Boring earlier this summer garnering continued pushback from neighbors and the Cottrell Community Planning Organization. In this fight between the rural residents and the city of Portland agency, there have been a handful of attempted question-and-answer events, meetings and now a Land Use Board of Appeals case in which the Cottrell CPO representatives, alongside six other organizations, are advocating for an appeal of the Multnomah County...
After the Removal Of His Treasured Mural, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Requested a $40,000 Grant For An Ex-Girlfriend’s Niece
In mid-May, Turkish American artist Refik Anadol flew in experts to troubleshoot the $400,000 crystalline art installation that he’d created for the city of Portland four years ago. The piece, called Data Crystal: Portland, is a cloudlike cluster of plastic cubes made on a 3D printer. It hangs from...
Ironman 70.3 Oregon 2024: Road closures, traffic impacts in Salem
The Ironman 70.3 Oregon endurance competition is making a highly-anticipated return to Salem for its fourth iteration of the annual event on Sunday. Widely considered one of the fastest courses on the Ironman circuit, the Ironman features a 1.2-mile swim in the Willamette River, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. Last year, Lionel Sanders won the men's pro division in 3 hours, 33 minutes 37 seconds. Danielle Lewis won the pro women's division in 3:59:41.
Patrons of the Mall 205 DMV Are Pissed Off By Its Restroom
ADDRESS: 9900 SE Washington St. WHY IT’S EMPTY: Tenants aren’t happy. Earlier this month, WW devoted its cover story to examining the fate of Portland’s most famous zombie mall, Lloyd Center. It’s been repurposed as a hub for Portland’s burgeoning DIY scene after its owners slashed tenants’ rent.
Fire crews battle blaze off McKenzie View Drive amid red flag warning
Fire crews rushed late Tuesday to a fire burning near the McKenzie River north of Springfield. Amid red flag conditions, crews from multiple agencies were on the scene at about 7:30 p.m., working to keep the fire from cresting a nearby hill to the north. ...
Health officials warn public to avoid North Santiam River due to cyanotoxins
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday evening that people should avoid getting in the North Santiam River due to the presence of cyanotoxins. OHA issued a healthy advisory for the North Santiam River from the confluence with the South Santiam River up to the mouth of the Little North Fork Santiam River in...
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