Grandview Fire now 57% contained; all evacuation levels dropped
Deschutes and Jefferson County emergency officials dropped all remaining evacuation levels Monday on the 6,032-acre Grandview Fire northeast of…
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6,013-acre Grandview Fire near Sisters 43% contained; full containment expected by Friday
The Grandview Fire northeast of Sisters is now mapped at 6,013 acres and is 43% contained, officials said late Saturday, noting that the increased…
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Deschutes, Jefferson County officials adjust, reduce Grandview Fire evacuation levels, boundaries
The Deschutes and Jefferson county sheriff’s offices on Friday adjusted evacuation levels around the Grandview Fire, in coordination with fire…
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Crews reach 20% containment of 5,971-acre Grandview Fire; Darlene Fire at 686 acres, 5% contained
With no additional growth and minimal fire activity, crews on the nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire northeast of Sisters have been able to focus all…
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Pendleton man gets probation, 3-year fishing ban for poaching Metolius River bull trout
A Pendleton man was sentenced Wednesday to three years’ federal probation, a $1,000 fine, 40 hours of community service and a three-year fishing…
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Firefighters from across state help battle nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire, now 10% contained
A growing army of nearly 700 firefighters has the nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire northeast of Sisters 10 percent contained, Wednesday morning’s…
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‘Would you want it in your neighborhood?’ Culver RV park plans spur opposition from some
Increased traffic, crime and costs are the main concerns for some people in Culver as the potential for an RV park emerges. The RV park would be…
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4,500-acre Grandview Fire jumps Whychus Creek, 5% contained; more Level 3 evacuations
The day-old Grandview Fire kept growing fast in Monday’s hot, dry and windy conditions, crossing Whychus Creek and triggering more Level 3 “Go…
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Camp trailer fire doused east of Madras deemed suspicious
A fire that destroyed a camp trailer and began to spread to nearby sagebrush and trees east of Madras on Saturday is being investigated as…
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Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies, bystanders rescue 2 men drowning at Lake Billy Chinook
Two Jefferson County sheriff’s deputies and several bystanders helped rescue two men who were drowning at Lake Billy Chinook Saturday evening,…
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Jefferson County drops to Moderate Risk as weekly COVID-19 movements come to an end
With Oregon closing in on its 70% vaccination goal, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday the final round of updates to county risk levels under the…
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Familiar haze: Wildfire smoke once again impacting Central Oregon’s air quality
Mt Bachelor? Blocked. The Three Sisters? Shrouded. Mount Jefferson? Hard to…
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Jefferson County awarded $140K federal broadband assist
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Friday that Jefferson County will receive $140,000 in federal funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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Crunching the numbers: Oregon lawmakers look at redistricting’s C.O. impacts
Oregon lawmakers held a committee meeting Tuesday night to discuss changes in county demographics, as lawmakers prepare for the once-a-decade setting…
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‘She’s the only reason why I woke up’: Dog helps CRR resident escape burning log home
Moving forward. It’s a motto that a Crooked River Ranch family has adopted as they look ahead to see what’s next, after a fire destroyed their log…
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Gov. Brown declares drought emergencies in 7 more Central, Eastern Oregon counties
Gov. Kate Brown signed a pair of executive orders Tuesday declaring drought emergencies in seven Central and Eastern Oregon counties “due to lack…
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Jefferson County commissioners appoint Marc Heckathorn as new sheriff, succeeding Jim Adkins
On Wednesday, Jefferson County commissioners unanimously selected Undersheriff Marc Heckathorn to replace retiring Sheriff Jim Adkins as the county’s…
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Madras man jailed on charges of luring teen online; authorities want to hear about other contacts
A 49-year-old Madras man who is a registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday night after he allegedly tried to lure a 15-year-old girl online for…
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Jefferson County Fire District No. 1 closes open burning; burn barrels need permit
With the region expected to see hot and dry conditions through summer, Jefferson County Fire District No. 1 has closed open burning as of Tuesday.…
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Jefferson County aims to offer more COVID-19 vaccine prizes, to reach goal
Jefferson County, striving to reach a 65% adult vaccination rate so that business restrictions can loosen, hopes to boost the number of prizes county…
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