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RV fire spreads to half-acre of brush, trees off Highway 126 in Redmond; charging vape pen apparent cause
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An RV was destroyed Thursday morning in a fire traced to a charging vape pen that spread to about a half-acre of brush and trees off Highway 126 on Redmond’s east side before crews were able to stop and contain it. The resident, who was not in the motor home at The post RV fire spreads to half-acre of brush, trees off Highway 126 in Redmond; charging vape pen apparent cause appeared first on KTVZ.
8th annual Klamath Music Festival happens Saturday at Ross Ragland Theater
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore — This Saturday the Ross Ragland Theater will be home to the 8th annual Klamath Music Festival. Headlining the festival is the multi-platinum artists, The Verve Pipe. Ron Collins of Klamath Falls will kick things off at 2:00 p.m. on the street stage located just outside the theater, and there will be something for just about everyone playing throughout the day. Ross Ragland executive director Curtis Peoples and musician Jenni Dale Lord stopped by Sunrise to tell us all about the festival, and to play Lord’s new single, “Dinner and a Heartbreak”.
Bend organic farm with mansion is for sale. See what $11M would buy
An 80-acre Bend estate has a glass-walled residence with views of the pool, pavilion pizza oven and greenhouse set against a scenic background of the Cascade mountains. Listing broker Jennifer Bowen of Coldwell Banker Bain calls the contemporary dwelling and the irrigated organic farmland “the crown jewel of Central Oregon.”
Bend city councilors discuss clearer rules to limit vehicle camping on city streets, similar to tent camping code
Bend city councilors dove into the controversial issue of the homeless whose vehicles are parked on many streets Wednesday evening as staff outlined efforts to flesh out and more closely align vehicle camping rules with those enacted earlier to limit tent camping along city rights of way. The post Bend city councilors discuss clearer rules to limit vehicle camping on city streets, similar to tent camping code appeared first on KTVZ.
Seagull poop on roof of Oregon coast resort leads to $2.5 million lawsuit
The damaging effects of sea salt, constant winds and fierce winter storms can make maintaining any Oregon coast property a real chore. But seagull droppings? Don’t forget to add that one to the list. A pair of international companies – Wyndham Resort Development Corporation and WorldMark, The Club —...
Acorn & the Oak set to close Sept. 6
The owners of Acorn & the Oak, a popular, Lacamas Lake-adjacent Camas restaurant, have announced they will close the eatery the first week of September. Janessa Stoltz, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Chuck Stoltz, announced the news on Facebook, Aug. 14. The owners said the decision stemmed from...
1 dead after crash involving manufactured house wedged between barriers near Camas on SR-14
CAMAS, Wash. — One person is dead, and two others transported to a hospital after a seven-car crash that closed part of State Route 14. The Washington State Patrol District 5 said that a vehicle, stuck behind an oversized load, attempted a U-turn, causing the crash. The oversized load...
Portland’s east side poised to host 2 new venues, could boost the city’s music scene
Two new music venues are likely coming to Portland’s east side within the next couple of years. It comes as local music advocates say Portland’s robust network of live music venues has a big hole: facilities that are able to host concerts for 3,500 to 5,000 fans. One...
Farwest Show names Best in Show New Varieties awards
Farwest Show names Best in Show New Varieties awards. The Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Farwest Show have announced winners of the Judges Choice Awards at the 2024 Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase. Japanese Snowbell ‘Starway to Heaven’ has been named Best in Show – New Variety. Three awards...
Portland Community Mourns After Powellhurst-Gilbert Shooting Claims the Life of 50-Year-Old Lorenzo U. Miranda
The recent shooting in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood has taken a tragic toll as the victim is now publicly identified. The Portland Police Bureau has released the name of the deceased as Lorenzo U. Miranda, a 50-year-old man whose life was cut short in the violence that erupted on August 19, according to an official announcement. Miranda's family, mourning in the shadow of sudden loss, has appealed for the sanctity of their privacy during these moments heavy with grief while they also furnish a photo for authorities to disseminate in remembrance.
Waldport community reeling from death of Crestview Heights teacher in Highway 20 crash Tuesday
WALDPORT – The Waldport community and educators at its two schools are reeling from the death of a beloved second-grade teacher in a head-on crash Tuesday on U.S. Highway 20 east of Blodgett. Anna Kelley, 31, of Waldport, was killed when her vehicle was struck by a car driven...
Save the Date and Get Stoked for Snowvana ’24 in Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA
Portland, Oregon – Toyota presents Snowvana, the Northwest’s largest snow sports festival. It will feature two big weekends of films, up to 70% off gear discounts, dozens of resorts, interactive features, and live music for snow riders of all ages. The La Niña weather pattern will produce heavy...
Milwaukie residents face mail delivery issues, say they're missing bill payment deadlines
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KATU) — In a Milwaukie cul-de-sac just on the cusp of Southeast Portland, folks tell us they're not getting their bills on time because they haven’t been consistently receiving mail since March. This is causing some to fall behind important deadlines like bills. “It could be...
Portland and Beaverton school districts announce changes to school start times
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Students across Oregon are preparing to return to school, many as early as next week. Thousands of them across the metro area will be adjusting to new start times, including Portland Public Schools. The district announced schedule changes for elementary, middle, and high schools in...
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology takes place at OMSI, Aug. 21-25
One of the most interesting film festivals in Portland takes place Aug. 21-25 at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave. The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology (PFCAT) includes screenings, panel discussions, parties, and special events in the Empirical Theater, Theory, the Kendall Planetarium, and OMSI’s auditorium. There'll be more than 120 films by visionary filmmakers including over a dozen Portland-based filmmakers and animators. Innovation...
West Linn High grad competes for spot in finals of national songwriting competition
A West Linn High School alumnus is in the running for the title of “America’s Next Top Hitmaker.” Tyler Stenson, who now lives in Happy Valley, is competing in the quarterfinals of the competition for the chance to win $10,000, a spotlight in Rolling Stone magazine and the opportunity to perform at Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase. The 1998 WLHS graduate was named Portland’s songwriter of the year by the Portland Songwriters Association in 2007 and 2008; in 2011 he won best male artist...
Portland Saturday Market receives special state designation
We've all known that it's a big deal, a gathering spot for citizens to shop the works of artisans on weekends for many years. Now Portland Saturday Market has a special designation: In its 51st year, it's been named an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Heritage Commission. It's the 28th event in Oregon to be designed an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Other Oregon Heritage Traditions include the Great Oregon Steam-up...
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