Museum at Warm Springs set to reopen next Tuesday
In adherence to strict COVID-19 and fire, health and safety procedures, The Museum At Warm Springs will reopen to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
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Rain is still in our forecast!
We have a 25% chance of rain Thursday night, with breezes becoming light out of the southwest after midnight.
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 215 cases; case total tops 30,000
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 was unchanged from Wednesday and remains at 521, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday as the case total topped 30,000.
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Bend-La Pine parents say ‘so far, so good’ for first fall week of online learning
Another unusual academic year kicked off with families balancing work and helping their children navigate Bend-La Pine Schools’ comprehensive distance learning plan.
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FBI offers $10,000 reward for tips in fatal Warm Springs arson fire
The FBI offered a reward of up to $10,000 Thursday for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of whoever was responsible for an arson fire that killed one person and injured two others last May at a home in Warm Springs.
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Lionshead, Paisley evacuation levels reduced; fires roundup, slide threat
Here are the Oregon Department of Forestry’s daily wildfire roundup, updates on individual fires in the region and a report of a flash flood watch and slide potential in northwest Oregon as possibly heavy rainfall is due.
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Better Together Central Oregon names new executive director
Better Together Central Oregon announced this week that Stephanie Beamer has accepted the position of executive director.
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Wyden, Merkley introduce disaster tax relief bill
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Kamala Harris, D-Calif., introduced legislation Thursday to provide tax relief to individuals, businesses and states affected by catastrophic wildfires and other presidentially declared disasters.
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Mid Oregon Credit Union’s school supply drive raises $2,725
Mid Oregon Credit Union raised $2,725 during its annual Supplies 4 Schools drive.
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SMOKE!
Clear skies this morning are once again marred by thick smoke and a hazardous air quality. Clouds will thicken through the day and a chance of late day rain showers will move in.
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BLM plans to gather 200 wild horses in Malheur County by helicopter
On Monday, Sept. 21, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to begin a wild horse gather by helicopter on private property within and outside of the South Steens Herd Management Area in Harney County, located about six miles south of the small town of Frenchglen.
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Oregonians affected by wildfires can enroll in health coverage
Oregonians affected by the wildfires can use the federal emergency declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take advantage of an exceptional circumstances special health care enrollment period.
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Merkley, Wyden speak on federal aid to state
NewsChannel 21’s Blake Allen spoke Wednesday with Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Rep. Greg Walden about federal efforts to help Oregonians deal with devastating wildfires and the rebuilding effort to follow.
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Deschutes River Conservancy, COID seek to boost farms’ water efficiency
The Deschutes River Conservancy and Central Oregon Irrigation District announced plans Wednesday for a new on-farm program that will seek to increase on-farm irrigation efficiencies and conserve water.
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Pac-12 gets some good news, but fall football remains in holding pattern
The Pac-12 took a significant step Wednesday toward joining the Big Ten in playing football in the fall, getting clearance to hold full-fledged practices from the states of California and Oregon.
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Coffee for a cause: Dutch Bros holds 10th annual Buck for Kids
For the 10th year in a row, Dutch Bros Coffee and its customers are joining together for Buck for Kids day to support local youth organizations.
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Delay in getting some National Guard members to fires prompts concern
The major wildfires in Oregon have prompted an all hands on deck response. From local fire crews to the Oregon National Guard, efforts to bring the blazes under control have been far-reaching.
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Beachie Creek Fire claims lives of Bend man’s mother, brother
A nightmare: That’s what Travis Cook feels like he’s been living in over the past few days.
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Mt. Bachelor announces plans for upcoming winter season
Mt. Bachelor has announced it’s plans for the upcoming winter season. Single-day tickets will be significantly limited and there will be an online car parking reservation system. A complete rundown of what to expect can be found here: https://www.mtbachelor.com/culture/media-room/blog?page=2821
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Gov. Brown visits fire-hit Santiam Canyon towns, thanks first responders
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday visited the front lines of the Beachie Creek Fire, stopping in Lyons and Gates and expressing gratitude for the efforts by so many to battle the flames and protect lives.
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