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Date announced for Peter Courtney funeral service in Mt. Angel
A funeral service for Peter Courtney, Oregon’s longest serving lawmaker and Senate president, is scheduled for July 30 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Angel. Courtney worked as a Salem lawmaker for nearly four decades, ascending to become the powerful Senate president in 2003. He died on Tuesday, less than two years after retiring from the Senate, from complications related to cancer. He was 81.
Winds fan new Cat Rock Fire, spreading fast to 500 acres near McKay Creek north of Prineville; Level 3, 2 evacuations
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new wildfire fanned by heat and wind was spreading fast late Saturday afternoon near McKay Creek about six miles north of Prineville, quickly reaching an estimated 500 acres and threatening structures, bringing out numerous firefighters and prompting Level 3 GO NOW evacuations and Level 2 BE SET alerts in the area.
New! Round Mountain Fire | July 20, 2024
The Round Mountain Fire is located in La Pine and burning near a second wildfire named the Wickiup Fire. About 50 acres have been burned and there is a 5% containment status. Firefighters today working on securing an existing fireline and protecting Round Mountain Lookout. Between the two wildfires, they...
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.
Bend Elks Lodge packs parking lot with a variety of cars for annual car show
The Bend Elks Lodge parking lot was packed Saturday for the annual Bend Elks Lodge Car Show. Windows were rolled down and fresh paint jobs were shining as 50 cars cruised in to be shown off. Car lovers got to see a wide variety, from Mustangs, to Corvettes and Camaros on deck. The event brought in 25 more cars than last year. The money raised from the event will go back to supporting the community.
Lightning-sparked Red Fire in Diamond Peak Wilderness grows to nearly 140 acres
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The lightning-sparked Red Fire west of Crescent Lake in the Diamond Peak Wilderness has burned nearly 140 acres since it broke out on Wednesday and has 90 firefighters working to contain it. RED FIRE UPDATEJuly 20, 2024Fire Information Line - 541-316-7711 centraloregonfire.org x.com/CentralORFire Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-news/ordef-red-fire Size: 138 acres | Location: 5 The post Lightning-sparked Red Fire in Diamond Peak Wilderness grows to nearly 140 acres appeared first on KTVZ.
Memphis woman flies to Bend for spinal surgery thanks to medical flight charity
A Tennessee woman flew all the way to Bend this week for a critical spine surgery. She was able to make the trip thanks to a non-profit charity that funds medical flights. Memphis woman flies to Bend for spinal surgery thanks to medical flight charity. A Tennessee woman flew all...
Save the Date: FairWell Festival, Shakespeare on the lawn and more
Jillian Fortner has a sampling of a busy summer weekend of fun on the High Desert, from the big FairWell Festival in Redmond to Shakespeare on the lawn and a backpacking food workshop in Tumalo. Much more to find and a spot to submit events at http://events.ktvz.com.
2024 Motocross 450 points, results after Washougal: Chase Sexton carries one-race advantage into break
Chase Sexton continued to struggle to get out of the gate quickly in the Washougal (Wash.) National but his midrace pace is the best in the field and he overhauled the pack to sweep the motos for a third straight week. Starting sixth in Moto 1, it took nearly the...
Salem Police to review community violence, body worn cameras at City Council meeting
Salem Police Department leaders will deliver a mid-year update on several key department programs and reports to Salem City Council Monday. The presentation will provide updates on the city's body-worn camera program, Community Violence Reduction Initiative, policy updates and the 2023 Use of Force and Vehicular Pursuits Annual Report. The...
ProMotocross from Washougal Favors the Points Leaders for Both Classes
Washougal MX Park, Washougal, WA — July 20, 2024. The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, made its final trip to the West Coast for Round 8 of the summer campaign, where the scenic surroundings of Washougal MX Park challenged riders under some of the hottest temperatures of the season. The MotoSport.com Washougal National Presented by Peterson CAT also served as the series’ Military Appreciation Race.
Third Straight Moto Sweep Puts Chase Sexton on Top
WASHOUGAL, Wash. — The 2024 Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, made its final trip to the West Coast for Round 8 of the summer campaign, where the scenic surroundings of Washougal MX Park challenged riders under some of the hottest temperatures of the season. The MotoSport.com...
Newport Safeway included on list of stores to be sold
Newport’s Safeway location was included on a list of 579 stores across the nation and 62 across Oregon proposed for sale as part of a planned merger between parent company Albertsons Company and Kroger. Stores would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, a New Hampshire-based company that operates an extensive grocery supply operation, as well as grocery stores in the Midwest, South and Northeast. Attempts to merge the two...
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