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Central Oregon Fire Chiefs' Association to open debris burning Wednesday

Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association to open debris burning Wednesday

CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association works with local, state, and federal partners to determine when to collectively open debris burning in the fall. The 12 local fire agencies in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties met and agreed to collectively open debris burning on Wednesday, October 1st. Even with the joint decision to

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BLM begins proactive wildfire mitigation work through prescribed burns

BLM begins proactive wildfire mitigation work through prescribed burns

OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management recently began prescribed burning operations throughout Oregon and Washington as conditions became optimal in many areas. Operations will continue throughout the fall and winter. These burns are carefully planned to reduce hazardous fuels, protect nearby communities, and restore native ecosystems.  During prescribed burns, smoke may settle in

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Building a Better Bend announces upcoming 'Retrofitting Bend for a Resilient Future' lecture

Building a Better Bend announces upcoming ‘Retrofitting Bend for a Resilient Future’ lecture

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Building a Better Bend, a local nonproft, announced the second lecture in its annual lecture series, with the theme ‘Retrofitting Bend for a Resilient Future’. It says Oregon residents will be increasingly threatened by wildfires, heat, drought, and other natural disasters in the coming years, and now is the time to

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Healing Reins 26th annual 'Diamonds and Dust' fundraising gala welcomed hundreds of guests

Healing Reins 26th annual ‘Diamonds and Dust’ fundraising gala welcomed hundreds of guests

TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services held its 26th-annual ‘Diamonds and Dust’ fundraising gala, welcoming in hundreds of guests and raising tens of thousands of dollars for the nonprofit. The nonprofit is home to 27 horses and serves around 200 people per week, meaning fundraising is crucial to keep the

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