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Wildfires prompt evacuation notices in Central and Southern Oregon
Central Oregon officials have lowered an evacuation order after partially containing a 458-acre wildfire near Redmond. The McCaffrey fire began Saturday immediately east of the Redmond Municipal Airport, prompting the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to issue a “Go Now!” evacuation order Saturday afternoon for parts of the county. The order was lowered to “Be Set” to evacuate by around 6 p.m. Sunday. The fire is 25% contained, according to Central Oregon Fire Information. The airport was closed for about five hours Saturday as a result of the fire, Airport Director Zackary Bass said.
The Deschutes River has trouble. Is this PGE water tower to blame?
Water temps are increasing. Insect populations are declining. Algae are blooming. A local group is pointing a finger at electric utility operations The post The Deschutes River has trouble. Is this PGE water tower to blame? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Tales of the Past: May Benson Johnson led a prolific life in Jefferson County
Rose May Benson was born on Sept. 19, 1878, in Bardstown, Kentucky. She grew up in Eaton County, Michigan, and attended local school. She graduated from Michigan State Normal School. She had an adventurous spirit and moved to Montana to begin her teaching career. She met William Johnson while teaching in Montana. William was born on Aug. 10, 1875, in Clifford, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Nebraska and moved to Montana as a young man. May, as she was commonly known, began a romantic relationship...
Walking trail closed for maintenance
Starting Monday, July 8, a portion of the city walking trail between the C Street Bridge and the Buff Street Bridge will be closed for a special cleanup operation. In an effort to reduce fire risks along city trails, the city of Madras, Jefferson County Fire & EMS, and the Jefferson County School District have partnered in a special program that uses goats to clear the overgrowth naturally. This was...
FOUND! Central Oregon 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt bottle found in park
Crooked River Park in Prineville. That's where the Zone 4 bottle for the 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt was found Saturday after going undiscovered for three days. All six bottles, hidden across the state, were found Saturday. Someone only going by the name A.D. from Bend found the Zone 4 bottle....
KWSO Calendar for Mon., Jul. 8, 2024
Free drinking water is available every Monday to Warm Springs community members at the Hydro Panel Facility, located next to the old Vehicle Pool building in the Industrial Park. Stop by Mondays between 8am and 5pm. The Jefferson County School District’s Free Summer Meals for Kids provides meals weekdays at...
Central Oregon's McCaffery Fire Nears 500 Acres with 25% Containment, Evacuation Levels Adjusted Near Redmond Airport
The McCaffery Fire continues to blaze through Central Oregon, as reported by multiple sources including Central Oregon Fire Info Central Oregon Daily, keeping firefighters on high alert. The fire near Redmond Municipal Airport has scorched 458 acres and stands at 25% containment. Despite grappling with obstacles including record-high temperatures that...
Warm Springs ECE July News
The Warm Springs Early Childhood Education July newsletter is out including news about contractors being more than half way through a roof replacement. As a new “pod” begins work – children are moved to different classrooms for safety and to avoid too much disruption from the work. Day Care programs operating over the summer are the Infant Center, Preschool Care and School Age Care. If you have child care needs, you can complete an intake form to get on the waiting list.
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