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Keller Fountain repair event to boost Keller Auditorium renovation
Supporters of renovating the seismically threated downtown Keller Auditorium are using repairs to the iconic Keller Fountain across the street to support their proposal. Water to the fountain has been restored after the pump system was recently repaired. It failed in May 2023, requiring Portland Parks & Recreation to search for rare parts to fix it. Groups supporting the renovation project are hosting a free “Big Splash” community celebration at...
New Prineville assistant city manager announced
For the first time in its history, the city of Prineville has an assistant city manager. Casey Kaiser, who is the current public works director, has stepped into the role. The transition was announced by City Manger Steve Forrester at a Prineville City Council meeting held earlier this month. Kaiser joined the city staff in 2018, taking a position in the planning department. He later transitioned to the public works...
Trail Blazers should be Happy with Donovan Clingan
The Portland Trail Blazers have every reason to be happy with center Donovan Clingan. Selected 7th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, the University of Connecticut center is acquitting himself well in NBA Summer League, averaging 12.3 rebounds and 4.3 blocks in 25.7 minutes per game. Plenty of people are...
July 19 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports July 17 - Michael David Hamilton, 34, of Newberg, was arrested on a probation sanction. No bail was set and the case is pending. July 18 - Dario Echeverria, 35, of Newberg, was arrested on...
Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival Pairs Its Playlist With Wine
For three weekends, Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival will tour Oregon wineries in a celebration of the intimate genre of chamber music. From Aug. 3 to 18, Sokol Blosser Winery, J Christopher Wines, and Archery Summit will serve wines to suit the music being performed. Chamber music, pioneered by artists...
New chief at Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay
U.S. Coast Guard Officer in Charge Amber Archer began her responsibilities June 7 at Station Depoe Bay. It is the first time for her as a chief officer, but not for serving along the Oregon coast. “It’s kind of coming home to me,” she said. “While I am not an Oregon native, I’ve served along the Oregon coast over the past 12 years, so it feels like home overall.” Archer’s...
Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses
Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process. Shops are excited as they witness the beautification and the endless potential it brings. Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses. Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process, all to...
Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County
(Graphic image) A mule deer doe was illegally taken and left to waste in the Madras area last month, OSP said. 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.
Fresh Harvest Food Kit program expands to Madras Community Food Pantry
Each prepared food kit includes a recipe, and all the ingredients, including local produce, and serves of family of four. 20 kits are available to the public each week through Oct 16. Fresh Harvest Food Kit program expands to Madras Community Food Pantry. Access to fresh, local food is getting...
Crooked River Ranch brush fire threatens homes, prompts evacuations; multi-agency task force stops blaze at 8 acres
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fast-moving brush fire brought numerous firefighters to Crooked River Ranch early Thursday evening and prompted evacuations and call-up of a multi-agency task force that stopped the blaze at just over eight acres. The Quail Fire, as it was named, was reported around...
Oregon faces long wildfire season as new fires spark and lightning, evacuations mount
Oregon’s wildfire season is off to a busy start, and it's expected to stay that way the rest of the summer, Gov. Tina Kotek acknowledged at a Friday news conference. A whopping 434,821 acres in 30 large wildfires have burned in the state already this season, while 88 evacuation orders and warnings hvae...
Hot weather returns for Saturday across western Oregon and SW Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — More hot weather is on its way for the weekend. KATU has declared a Storm Tracker 2 Weather Alert for Saturday. High temperatures are forecast in the upper 90s in the Portland metro area. “Our upper-level flow will be coming off the land, and we...
Update: Heat advisory issued for Central Oregon from Saturday to Monday
On Friday at 2:40 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid from Saturday 11 a.m. until Monday 8 p.m. for Ochoco-John Day Highlands, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon. The weather service states, "Hot conditions with afternoon temperatures of 95-105 degrees expected over the weekend. This...
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
Falls Fire estimated at 114,236 acres on Friday
UPDATE – 7/19 – (From Falls Fire 2024) Please join us for our latest public meeting to learn more about the Falls Fire’s current status. Location: The Grant County Regional Airport – 72000 Airport Road, John Day, OR 97845. In the large conference room. Attend to...
Providence impacted by massive tech outage
OREGON – At least one Oregon hospital system has been affected by an unprecedented worldwide technology outage. Providence said Friday morning that its I.T. teams worked overnight and have restored access to patient records and clinical documentation for nurses, physicians, and other care givers. In a statement, Providence said...
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