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USFS To Recruit Wildland Firefighters At Bend Event
BEND, OR -- The U.S. Forest Service is working to shore up its wildland firefighting force in the Pacific Northwest. Recruitment events will be held in Bend, Sandy and La Grande on September 12th, in an effort to hire a couple hundred permanent seasonal positions. "That's our goal, is to hire up to 200, maybe even a little more if we can, into these what we call entry level, perm-fire-hire positions, which are typically your six to nine-month timeframe employment within the agency," says Jason Heinz, who works in regional workforce development for the Forest Service.
Wildfires keep hitting the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, forcing closures and evacuations
Wildfires are increasingly hitting the Pacific Crest Trail — which runs the length of the West Coast — forcing closures and evacuations. This year, 26 fires have burned along the trail, leading 16 parts to close. Hikers now have to be on alert and must often arrange rides...
Cooler weather puts ‘speed bump’ on wildfire growth, but experts warn Oregon’s fire season isn’t over
The arrival of cooler weather in Oregon over the last week has slowed down the growth of many of the state’s 13 remaining uncontained large wildfires — a two-thirds decrease from the 39 large fires burning across over 1.1. million acres in Oregon on Aug. 1. “The impact...
Save the Date: Art, comedy and a motorcycle ride
Demetrious Gamble serves up three options for your weekend enjoyment on the High Desert. We have plenty more at http://events.ktvz.com. KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here.
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted...
Big Ol’ Fish: Mackinaw, salmon and trout this week
A diverse group of fine catches is what we bring you this week. Join the fun from our Share tab. KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here.
‘Big night for her’: All 78 Oregon delegates unanimously nominate Kamala Harris for president at DNC in Chicago
The Oregon delegation is unanimously backing Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee even as she is clarifying her policy platform for the first time in concrete terms.
Bend-area man, already jailed for DUII, charged with explicit online luring of a ‘minor’ who was actually an undercover officer
A Bend-area man jailed earlier this month on a drugged driving charge has been charged with luring a minor and attempting to use a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct, accused of sending explicit images and texts to someone he thought was a minor, but actually was an undercover officer. The post Bend-area man, already jailed for DUII, charged with explicit online luring of a ‘minor’ who was actually an undercover officer appeared first on KTVZ.
Coastal Bend College Hosts Move-in Day Excitement
Coastal Bend College in Bend, Oregon is currently hosting Move-in Day for new and returning students. The school welcomed Cougars with a post on Facebook, expressing excitement for the start of the academic year. Coastal Bend College was founded in 1965 and is known for its commitment to student success. The college uses the hashtag #CBCRocks and promotes itself as a place where success happens.
Body Of Bend Man Recovered From Diamond Lake
DIAMOND LAKE, OR -- The body of Chimanbai Patel was recovered from Diamond Lake Friday morning. A person walking their dog spotted a body in the water at about 7:45 a.m. and called 911. Douglas County Marine Deputies responded and confirmed it was that of Patel. Patel went missing last...
Former site of Bend school could become new development with nearly 400 homes
Former site of Bend school could become new development with nearly 400 homes. The Sunriver Preparatory School on Bend's south side has been closed for more than a decade. It could become the site of nearly 400 homes including multi-family units and townhomes.
U.S. Army parachute team over Central Oregon - Part 2
The U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team is set to perform at the Airshow of the Cascades in Madras Friday and Saturday. They provided Central Oregon Daily News this video of their team in action. U.S. Army parachute team over Central Oregon - Part 3. The Airshow of the Cascades...
Oregon Researchers Paint Wind Turbines Partly Black to Reduce Bird Deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, an associate professor in the university’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, is leading a team that’s painting turbines at a PacifiCorp wind farm in Wyoming. A doctoral student and officials with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating on the project.
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