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Milder weather offers some relief to crews fighting Western Oregon fires
The weekend’s hot weather and winds fueled fires that burned tens of thousands of acres across Oregon. Fire officials hope this week’s cooler temperatures will offer some relief to wildfire crews. Those temperatures have already made a difference to crews fighting the Ore Fire, which is burning seven...
FMCA Invites Everyone to Upcoming Event in Redmond, Ore.
Members of FMCA, the world’s largest nonprofit association for recreation vehicle owners, will gather in Redmond, Ore., Aug. 14-17 to enjoy good times and activities related to RV life, according to a press release. More than 700 RVs will converge on the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center for...
Monday’s Sports Report: Addisen Fisher gives to Bend South LL; COVC 16U competes at Nationals; The Olympics begin Friday
Bend High's Addisen Fisher, the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year, is granting Bend South Little League $1,000. It will go to the Challenger Program, which provides a safe and structured environment for children with physical or intellectual challenges to learn and enjoy baseball. Meanwhile, the Central Oregon Volleyball Club had their 16U team compete at Nationals in Vegas. And The Olympics opening ceremonies take place on Friday!
TravisMathew clothing opens first store in Oregon at Washington Square mall
TravisMathew, an upscale men’s and women’s lifestyle store from Huntington Beach, California, opened its first Oregon store in Washington Square mall on Monday, July 22. Founded in 2007, the store distinguishes itself as drawing inspiration from “laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should always go hand in hand.” The opening marks the 54th brick-and-mortar store for the company, which offers dress-up, dress-down and active-wear styles of clothing. ...
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon's suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
C.O. firefighters tackle dozen-plus new fires after storms rumble through; largest burns 120 acres S. of John Day River
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thunderstorms rumbling across Central Oregon late Sunday afternoon and evening brought some lightning, heavy rain and hail, while sparking over a dozen new fire starts around the region that firefighters were busy responding to Monday amid all the large wildfires already burning across the state.
New Bend Highway 97 southbound lanes opening Friday: What you need to know.
Get ready for the next big change to Highway 97 on Bend's north end this week. The new southbound lanes of the highway between Cooley Road and Empire Avenue will open Friday evening, the Oregon Department of Transportation announced. One thing drivers coming from Redmond and other parts north need...
Oregon to get nearly $200 million from feds to fight climate change and pollution
Oregon will receive $197 million from the federal government to build more electric-vehicle charging stations, incentivize homebuilders to install heat pumps and reduce methane emitted from landfills, among other measures designed to target climate change and pollution, state and federal officials said Monday. The money is coming through a grant...
The heat continues, fire danger remains high, air quality is poor, 80s late week
The pattern of heat and dry conditions continue through the middle of the week as highs will stay above 90° until Wednesday. The record of 19 consecutive days over 90 was tied today and we will re-write the record books tomorrow. In fact, we continue to monitor several records that will fall this month as we are on pace for the hottest July ever in Bend.
Air quality alert for Oregon Wednesday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Crook, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla, Union and Wheeler counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
High Desert Museum sets up SCATurday Stations and Art in the West exhibit
A new exhibit displayed, and a one-day educational program held at the High Desert Museum on Saturday. The museum held a fun way for visitors to study scat, the solid body waste left by animals. Also the annual Art in West fine art exhibition and silent auction on display until September 20th.
SUNDAY UPDATE: Fire agencies, state fire agencies fighting several wildfires across our region
REGIONAL - In Washington and in Oregon, fire agencies across our region are battling several wildfires. Some have been burning for days while others continue to pop up due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. Information on these fires is constantly changing. We will work to bring you the latest as soon as possible.
State officials report disturbing death toll amid heat wave: 'We are looking at the potential for breaking more records'
Studies show that our warming world increases the frequency and intensity of deadly heat waves. Heat waves have hit the Pacific Northwest this summer and are suspected of causing at least 16 deaths in Oregon alone, the Guardian reported. The actual number of heat-related deaths might be higher since experts say heat-related deaths are undercounted, as USA Today has noted.
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