A fisherman who became lost on Wickiup Reservoir after thick smoke settled into the region Thursday evening was rescued early Friday by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, deputies said.
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We are expecting to see extremely dense smoke across Central Oregon through the weekend, which will lead to unhealthy and even hazardous air quality across the region. In fact, according to the Department of Environmental Quality’s Air Quality Index, Sisters started Friday morning at a 501, the worst measurement in the entire state. Bend was
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A groundbreaking was held Thursday for Bridge Meadows Redmond, a housing development to serve families who adopt children out of foster care and seniors to serve as mentors to the families.
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The FBI in Oregon joined local law enforcement on Friday in saying they have investigated reports and found no evidence that extremist groups are responsible for the numerous wildfires hitting the Northwest.
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BOTHELL, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized the use of federal funds Thursday to help with firefighting costs for the Clackamas County Complex Fire and two other blazes, on the coast and in southern Oregon. FEMA Region 10 Administrator Mike O’Hare determined that the fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute
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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 lifetime.
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“Buddy” takes off…again.
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Central Oregonians took to the water to end the summer fun.
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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 base at the Redmond Air Center, by the Redmond Airport.
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Workers and volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul were busy Thursday preparing meals, clothing and grocery bags.
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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 rage on.
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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 population.
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While state and federal firefighters are usually the first line of defense against wildfires, sometimes those agencies rely on private contractors to supply needed crews — ones like a busy Redmond business.
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A waste management company is looking to hire workers for recycling and sanitation services at wildfire base camps. Learn more at http://tripleflare.com/
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Do you know someone who helps enhance Deschutes County communities by improving bicycling and walking conditions or by encouraging people to commute by walking or riding their bike? The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is seeking nominations for the 2020 Big Chainring awards. The award program has recognized businesses, agencies, and individuals
Continue Reading Oregon DEQ, partner agencies extend air quality advisory through at least Monday afternoon due to wildfire smoke from across the West Coast.
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NeighborImpact said Thursday it is now offering COVID-19 relief mortgage assistance for homeowners who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.
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Nearly 900,000 acres of Oregon were burning Thursday in numerous large and small wildfires across the state – nearly double the amount of land typically burned in an entire fire season, Gov. Kate Brown said.
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The biggest forecast concern Thursday through the weekend continues to be the smoke and air quality.
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