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Oregon officials warn against drinking raw milk as bird flu outbreak spreads in dairy cows
The Oregon Health Authority is warning against drinking raw or unpasteurized milk. The precaution comes amid several reported cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle herds across nine states — including Idaho. There are no reported cases of bird flu in Oregon dairy cows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed over 50 dairy herds across several states have tested positive for bird flu, and the virus could be more widespread than current testing suggests, according to health officials. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration report found when nearly 300 retail milk samples were tested, about 20% of the samples were positive for trace amounts of the virus, though none contained the live infectious virus. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Find the original story here.
What the spate of wolf poisonings says about Oregon’s co-existence with wolves, Beat Check podcast
In recent years, people have killed increasingly larger numbers of wolves in Oregon as the animals have rebounded in the state. And poisoning has emerged as one of the most common tools used to target wolves – an alarming trend, Oregon wildlife officials say. Since 2015, poisoning has killed 19 wolves in Wallowa, Union, Baker and Umatilla counties, on both private and public land.
C.O. artists sell their unique creations on Skyliners Road over Memorial Day weekend
(Update: Adding video, comments from organizer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon artists sold their unique creations on Skyliners Road over Memorial Day weekend. It was the Skyliners Art Sale consisting of seven local artists. Every year, different artists are chosen for the event. There were plenty of items to purchase, showcasing original oil and acrylic paintings, jewelry and pottery. The post C.O. artists sell their unique creations on Skyliners Road over Memorial Day weekend appeared first on KTVZ.
Bend High softball team makes its third straight state semifinal
On Friday, the Bend High Lava Bears did what they do best - win. The team was on fire at the plate, as Addisen Fisher led the way with two home runs. Fisher dominated in the circle, only allowing a single run, and Bend is headed for their third straight state semifinal game.
Isolated thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 30 mph by Tuesday
Overnight isolated thunderstorms over north central Oregon, Tri-Cities and Walla Walla. By Tuesday afternoon the Kittitas valley will see light showers develop. Rain will transition to light showers Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday will also see increased winds especially though the Columbia basin. Tri-Cities will see gusts up to...
Sunny, warm and breezy
Happy Memorial Day weekend! The main weather concerns for the short-term period will develop later Monday afternoon as the ridge axis shifts east over the Rockies, and an offshore trough of low-pressure approaches from the pacific. Sunday night through Tuesday evening, a ridge of high-pressure overhead, will produce mostly dry,...
Oregon citizen-soldiers, airmen take part in Memorial Day ceremonies across the state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in Memorial Day services and community events around the state on Monday, pausing to remember fallen service members who have given their lives in defense of the nation. Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty, an Army veteran, along with...
For 17th year, ‘We Are Remembering – Not Just a Number’ in Bend reads the names of all the fallen in Afghanistan, Iraq
A somber memorial Day event has been going on in downtown Bend for 17 years. “We Are Remembering – Not Just a Number” reads the name, age and hometown of every U.S. servicemember killed in Afghanistan since 2001 and Iraq since 2003. This year, the Troy Field event also was being livestreamed.
Bend landscaping company gives back to veterans this Memorial Day
A landscaping company wanted to give back to veterans this Memorial Day. HighTide Landscape did a promotion around Memorial Day weekend to find a veteran they could give back to. The landscaping company wanted to provide a landscape renovation to a veteran's home, free of charge. They chose a Vietnam veteran, Richard, who served in the Air Force for over five years. The landscaping consisted of a full yard cleanup, putting in rocks and, new plants, as well as a new drip irrigation system.
Elderly fraud increasing in Oregon, Here’s what you need to know
Internet scams targeting elderly Oregonians are increasing, The latest Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI) report shows that segment of the population lost $44 million to the scammers in 2023. FBI Report Elder fraud complaints to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (or IC3) increased by 14% in 2023, and associated losses increased by about 11%,...
Parade of Flags remind locals of their freedom won through others' sacrifices
The Bend Heroes Foundation places 250 American flags in downtown Bend in honor of local veterans who died during military service. Parade of Flags includes 250 American flags placed throughout downtown Bend. The Parade of Flags features 250 American flags along the streets of downtown Bend. Each flag represents a...
Readers respond: Offshore wind farms pose environmental concerns
Oregon is facing its largest energy development project in generations: more than 200,000 acres of offshore wind turbines proposed for the central and southern Oregon coast. According to a 2022 paper in the journal Ocean Sustainability, expanding offshore wind “may lead to significant environmental impacts.”. That’s not a surprise...
Art Larrance, founding father of Oregon's craft beer industry, dies at 80
OREGON, USA — Over the weekend, a pillar in Oregon's brewery community and co-founder of the Oregon Brewers Festival passed away at the age of 80. Art Larrance was known for his dedication to elevating and influencing craft beer in Oregon. Larrance was also behind the popular Oregon Brewers Festival and helped to pass Oregon's brewpub law. He co-founded one of the state's first microbreweries, Portland Brewing and was behind Cascade Brewing, a pioneer of the Northwest sour beer movement.
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