Oregon has recorded 22 boating deaths this year, the most since 1993
Oregon has recorded 22 deaths involving boats this year, the most since 1993 and nearing the record of 25.
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Green Ridge, Frog fires fully contained; Lionshead Fire still growing to west
Two of Central Oregon’s largest lightning-sparked wildfires, the Green Ridge Fire northeast of Camp Sherman and the Frog Fire southeast of Prineville, are now 100% contained, officials said Wednesday.
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COVID-19 brings changes to some C.O. pumpkin patches this year
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how Central Oregonians celebrate fall traditions this year, and a Terrebonne ranch that hosts an annual pumpkin patch and hay ride is making some adjustments.
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OSP seeks tips to find who shot elk with arrow on private land near Sunriver
Oregon State Police are seeking the public’s help in finding whoever shot an elk with an arrow on private property Tuesday morning in the Three Rivers area, south of Sunriver.
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Hazy skies return to C.O.
Happy Wednesday, Central Oregon! On Tuesday, we saw clear skies and good air quality, but it’s a different outlook today. This afternoon, we are expecting to see moderate smoke coverage in the Bend and Redmond area. Southerly winds will blow smoke from the Green Ridge fire into Central Oregon. A light to moderate blanket of
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Mapleton man arrested on arson charge in wildfires that prompted evacuations
A 44-year-old Mapleton man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a first-degree arson charge in a string of fires that merged and prompted evacuations near the western Lane County community.
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In the red: Bend’s Tower Theatre joins effort to support live event workers
The live entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launches Club+ to fill gaps during school closures
Following the governor’s recent announcement on school reopening metrics, and the reality that most kids in Central Oregon will not be returning to the classroom this fall, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is going to take a bold step in a few short weeks.
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SOLVE invites Oregonians to take part in annual Beach, Riverside Cleanup
Registration is now open for SOLVE’s annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup, happening from Saturday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 4. This statewide volunteer event includes beach cleanups, inland cleanups and habitat restoration events, all of which keep Oregon’s watersheds clean and healthy.
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Portland chief: Violent protests come ‘at increased cost’
Portland’s police chief has denounced protesters who broke windows and set a fire to a business in the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives, labeling the events an escalation in the street violence that Oregon’s largest city has endured for months.
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Cascadia Junior Cycling offers fall mountain bike, cyclocross rides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascadia Junior Cycling is Cog Wild’s junior cycling program that will offer seven more weeks of mountain biking and cyclocross this fall for riders under 19. Registration is open now for programs that will run weekdays from September 14 to October 30, with a variety of groups for different ages and
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Monster trucks roar back into Central Oregon
They’ll be outside this year because of social distancing.
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Prineville Airport gets $700K from FAA for new apron
Federal grant money will go to a new aircraft parking area.
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MBSEF celebrates ribbon-cutting at its new offices, training facility
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation cut the ribbon Tuesday on its brand new office and training facility in northwest Bend.
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DCSO Rescue Ranch welcomes 2 alpaca ‘guards’
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has brought aboard two alpacas as ‘guards’ for its Rescue Ranch in southeast Bend, while seven piglets are ready for adoption. Learn more here: https://sheriff.deschutes.org/community/animal-control/animals-for-adoption/
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ODOT says to expect heavy Labor Day weekend traffic in C.O.
AAA Oregon/Idaho says a member survey found Bend to be the top Labor Day weekend destination this year, and ODOT says along with a recent rise in truck traffic, drivers need to pack plenty of patience.
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City of Madras to offer COVID-19 business relief grants
The City of Madras has just been awarded a $150,000 grant that allows them to provide funding to support small businesses and micro enterprises financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tumalo garage goes up in flames; firefighters stop its spread
A detached garage on Tumalo Road was destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon that sent up a black smoke plume and spread to adjacent trees and brush before crews stopped it.
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State proposes rules to let disabled boaters use motors on North, South Twin Lakes
The Oregon State Marine Board solicited written comments Tuesday on proposed rules that would allow boaters with disabilities to operate motor boats at slow-no wake speed on on North and South Twin Lakes.
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Warm to hot conditions expected
Dry and mostly sunny with warm to hot conditions expected through the week.
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