Winds, heat test lines on the Lionshead Fire
Heat and winds continue to challenge crews battling the Lionshead Fire, which has burned more than 5,800 acres on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and is just 20% contained.
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Cooldown before a warmup
As smoke levels continue to gradually diminish here in Central Oregon, our hazy skies are almost gone. We will have a very light smoke layer covering parts of the region Sunday, but that’s a huge difference from the last several days, during which we’ve been in the moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups range. Sunday
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1 shot, killed as Trump supporters, protesters clash in Portland
One person was shot and killed late Saturday in Portland as a large caravan of President Donald Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in the streets, police said.
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2 late goals give Salt Lake a 4-all tie with Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Giuseppe Rossi and Sam Johnson scored late goals and Real Salt Lake rallied to a 4-all draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Sebastian Blanco scored in the 70th minute to put Portland up 3-2, and Felipe Mora added what looked like an insurance goal in the 85th. Rossi’s first
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James, Lakers advance with 131-122 win over Trail Blazers
LeBron James had 36 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 131-122 in Game 5 on Saturday night.
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Prineville Airport plane crash kills Redmond pilot
A Redmond man was killed Saturday afternoon in the crash of his single-engine plane, which apparently had a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff from Prineville Airport, police said.
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White River Fire tops 11,000 acres; 4 more structural protection task forces called
The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office has mobilized four more structural-protection task forces to support the three task forces sent Friday to the White River Fire, which has more than doubled in size near the Wasco County community of Pine Grove.
Continue ReadingClatsop County voters to decide on 2nd Amendment sanctuary status
A measure on the November ballot in Clatsop County will ask voters whether it should be a Second Amendment sanctuary.
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Oregon reports 7 more COVID-19 deaths; toll tops 450
COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 454, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.
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Portland police declare riot after fires set at police union building
Fires set outside a police union building that’s a frequent site for protests in Portland prompted police to declare a riot early Saturday and detain several demonstrators.
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More progress on the lines: Green Ridge fire now 50% contained, Frog Fire at 90%
More progress was reported Saturday by crews fighting several large Central Oregon wildfires sparked by lightning nearly two weeks ago, as a red flag warning threatened more winds and extreme fire behavior that could test the lines or spread new blazes quickly.
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Fire spreads from camp trailer, destroys home at Crooked River Ranch
A fire that began in a camp trailer Friday on Crooked River Ranch spread to and heavily damaged a nearby home, officials said.
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Pet Pals: Big, energetic gal needs a good home
…With lots of attention!
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Drake Park project could be delayed
Park and Rec officials wanted to start the river trail project this year.
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St Charles Redmond considers changes
A few possibilities have been discussed with the community.
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Oregonians jobless due to COVID-19 set to get 3 more weeks of $300-a-week relief
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday approved the Oregon Employment Department’s application for the Lost Wages Assistance program, a temporary emergency measure that gives an additional $300 per week to people out of work due to COVID-19 and who and are receiving unemployment benefits.
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Deschutes County appeals state ruling in favor of 2 marijuana production facilities
Bend attorney Michael Hughes has scored a small victory in a long, complicated battle, but the fight is far from over.
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C.O. activists travel to join in Washington, D.C. demonstrations
Thousands of people gathered in the nation’s capital Friday, marking a historic day and fighting for change, and leaders of the Central Oregon Diversity Project and Central Oregon Peacekeepers were there to join the movement.
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Moviegoers, rejoice! Bend’s Regal Cinemas reopens
Moviegoers in Bend finally have something to be excited for.
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Smoky skies stick around a bit longer
No cloud cover is expected over the region, but smoke remains and an air quality advisory stays in place until Saturday morning.
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