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Excessive heat and critical fire risk through the weekend following dry thunderstorms in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from until 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk of heat...
Free Flight Festival's return a soaring success
The 2024 Free Flight Festival event on the Fourth of July weekend came back to Lakeview after a long reprieve and was a grand success, according to organizers and participants. Lakeview for years was known as the “Hang Gliding Capital of the West,” and the return of the festival brought...
La Pine man arrested after unattended burn pit causes fire near homes
A La Pine man is facing a reckless burning charge after an unattended burn pit began igniting pine needles and underbrush Wednesday afternoon near a heavily-populated housing subdivision, authorities said. Sergeant Joshua Barker of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called at about 2:12 p.m. to the fire...
The Grants Pass Clinic – Recognized for Outstanding Patient Care
Finding a new physician in the Rogue Valley can be tough, and may feel downright impossible. The Grants Pass Clinic has general practitioners and many specialty physicians, and they are accepting new patients right now!. Modern technology, such as the Follow My Health app, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment, friendly staff...
Healthy Klamath announces new phase of Alleyway Activation Project
KLAMATH FALLS, OR – July 15, 2024 -Healthy Klamath will be partnering with the Virtuosa Society on Phase III of the Alleyway Activation Project in downtown Klamath Falls. The Alleyway Activation Project began in 2022 and continued in 2023 with the intention of adorning the otherwise plain corridors of Klamath Falls alleyways, encouraging the rich pool of regional artists to share their art and perspectives to beautify the shared spaces in the city.
Prepare for temperatures up to 105 degrees from Thursday to Saturday
On Wednesday at 1:06 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning valid from Thursday 11 a.m. until Saturday 11 a.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. The weather service says, "Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees expected." "Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for...
Progress on Wickiup and Round Mountain wildfires still at about 250 acres total; both 5% contained
A pair of 2-day-old wildfires north of Wickiup Reservoir and on Round Mountain were held to about 250 acres total Friday as crews made good progress and brought each to 5% containment, officials said. The post Progress on Wickiup and Round Mountain wildfires still at about 250 acres total; both 5% contained appeared first on KTVZ.
Thunderstorms move across C.O.; crews tackle eight small lightning-sparked fires, watch for signs of more starts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Thunderstorms that rumbled northward into Central Oregon Tuesday evening had firefighters responding to stop eight 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...
Latest Savides sculpture to be unveiled at Commons Park Wednesday
World renowned Klamath Falls Avian bronze sculptor Stefan Savides is set to unveil the latest of his classic series of pieces for the Basin. The current project features three giant American White Pelicans in a swimming position, with each weighing about 600-700 pounds, and will cover about 16 feet in length from stem to stern.
Be ready for damaging winds and nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Klamath and Lake counties Tuesday
On Tuesday at 4:36 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning valid until 5:15 p.m. for Klamath and Lake counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are probable. "At 4:36 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Head...
Oregon governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of late Senate President Peter Courtney
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Courtney, the former president of the Oregon State Senate and longest-serving state legislator in Oregon history. “President Courtney truly lived by example: he cared deeply for our state, for the people that he worked with, and above all, for his family with vigor, compassion and courage,” Kotek said in a written statement. “It was an honor to serve alongside him and I know his legacy will live on through his many efforts on behalf of Oregonians and in the memory of those who knew him.” Courtney died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Kotek’s office first announced the news that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
Thunderstorms elevate the fire threat as impending heat wave builds
Thunderstorms will affect parts of our area until around sunset thus increasing the threat of new fire starts. Thursday, any storms will be focused towards Southern parts of the Magic Valley. Any moisture leftover will form a few clouds over the Valley floors. Otherwise, it will be mostly hazy and hot by the afternoon.
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