Fisherman who became lost in smoke rescued at Wickiup Reservoir
A fisherman who became lost on Wickiup Reservoir after thick smoke settled into the region Thursday evening was rescued early Friday by Deschutes…
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Unhealthy to hazardous air quality through the weekend
We are expecting to see extremely dense smoke across Central Oregon through the weekend, which will lead to unhealthy and even hazardous air quality…
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New Redmond housing to serve adoptive families, senior mentors
A groundbreaking was held Thursday for Bridge Meadows Redmond, a housing development to serve families who adopt children out of foster care and…
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Oregon FBI: Reports of extremist groups setting wildfires are untrue
The FBI in Oregon joined local law enforcement on Friday in saying they have investigated reports and found no evidence that extremist groups are…
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FEMA authorizes federal funds to battle more Oregon wildfires
BOTHELL, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized the use of federal funds Thursday to help with firefighting costs for…
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Bend pilot, about to turn 102, shares his secret to a long life
Usually, when you hit a certain age, you start to slow down, but one Bend man is not letting his age stop him from having more adventures of a…
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Bend tortoise on ‘walkabout’ reunited with owner
“Buddy” takes…
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Out & About: Beautiful photos to share
Thanks for all the great…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Great catches
Central Oregonians took to the water to end the summer…
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Busy pit crew: Redmond Air Center tankers battling fires across the Northwest
With wildfires raging all over the West Coast, much of the air support to help ground crews tackle those blazes comes from or through the air tanker…
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St. Vincent de Paul taking donations for fire evacuees, following COVID-19 rules
Workers and volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul were busy Thursday preparing meals, clothing and grocery bags.…
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‘Get out, stay out:’ Law enforcement clamps down on fire-zone looters
Get out, and stay out. That’s what the Marion and Linn County sheriff’s offices are telling evacuees as the fires in Santiam Canyon and elsewhere…
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More than half-million Oregonians forced to evacuate due to wildfires
Oregon officials now say more than 500,000 people statewide have been forced to evacuate because of wildfires. That’s more than 10% of the state’s…
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Redmond wildland firefighting contractor sees sharp rise in job-seekers
While state and federal firefighters are usually the first line of defense against wildfires, sometimes those agencies rely on private contractors…
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Waste management jobs available on fire lines
A waste management company is looking to hire workers for recycling and sanitation services at wildfire base camps. Learn more at…
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Deschutes County seeks ‘Big Chainring Award’ nominees
Do you know someone who helps enhance Deschutes County communities by improving bicycling and walking conditions or by encouraging people to commute…
Continue Reading With so many fires blazing, DEQ issues statewide air quality alert until Monday
Oregon DEQ, partner agencies extend air quality advisory through at least Monday afternoon due to wildfire smoke from across the West…
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NeighborImpact offers COVID-19 relief mortgage assistance
NeighborImpact said Thursday it is now offering COVID-19 relief mortgage assistance for homeowners who have been financially impacted by the…
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Oregon fires near 900,000 acres; Riverside, Beachie Creek expected to merge
Nearly 900,000 acres of Oregon were burning Thursday in numerous large and small wildfires across the state – nearly double the amount of land…
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Air quality alert issued
The biggest forecast concern Thursday through the weekend continues to be the smoke and air quality.…
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