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Air quality issues, staying warm today
We are still dealing with areas of prescribed burn smoke which has resulted in poor air quality. Bend, Redmond and Sunriver dropped back into hazardous levels overnight. Conditions should improve as the sun comes up and temperatures start to rise. Thursday's highs will be about 10 degrees above normal today...
Forest Service reopens section of Forest Service Road 4254 after repairing washout
The following is an announcement from the U.S. Forest Service:. Prineville, Ore., May 16, 2024— The Forest Service has successfully repaired and reopened a section of Forest Service Road (FSR) 4254, which was closed last week due to a washout. Heavy rainfall caused significant damage to FSR 4254, located...
Novel parasite detected in trout at three Oregon fish hatcheries
ODFW’s fish health lab has detected a novel parasite in sick rainbow trout that were raised at Klamath Falls, Rock Creek and Elk River hatcheries. The detection marks the first time this parasite has been associated with disease symptoms in Oregon’s fish. Late last year, ODFW fish health and hatchery staff noticed increased mortality in several raceways of rainbow trout at the three hatcheries. Staff from ODFW’s fish health lab tested the fish for bacteria and viruses but did not detect any known pathogens. Hatchery...
A calm sunny start to an otherwise windy day increasing fire dangers in the lowlands
Wind Advisory for the Kittitas Valley, Central Eastern Washington, Southern Columbia Basin in Northern Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands to the East end of the Columbia River Gorge from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m…. Winds W 25-35 mph. Gusts 35-45 in Northern Oregon and the Simcoe Highlands. Gusts 45-55 mph in...
Crook County youth invited to participate in community river reclamation project
A nonprofit organization is teaming up with local youth and multiple local organizations to clean up and enhance land near Crooked River Park. The Earthwin Challenge is a project that started with a simple desire to have a safe river access location, to float the Crooked River in Prineville and to provide a fun, equitably social and sustainable recreation activity during the hot summer months, enhancing community recreation and livability. ...
Deschutes County to cut ribbon, open new $20 million solid waste facility at Redmond’s Negus Transfer Station
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Friday at 10 a.m., the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will host a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the completion of a new Solid Waste facility at the Negus Transfer Station, located at 2400 NE Maple Ave. in Redmond. The county invested $20 million to build the 35,000-square-foot facility. Officials say The post Deschutes County to cut ribbon, open new $20 million solid waste facility at Redmond’s Negus Transfer Station appeared first on KTVZ.
Oregon drought improves, rain returns to forecast
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Recent rain and more showers to come has freed Oregon of moderate drought. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor has cleared Oregon of any measurable drought. A few abnormally dry spots still remain in the central and northeastern corners of the state, but those too have started to shrink.
What’s the oldest bar in Oregon? Finding it was harder than you’d think
For as long as anyone can remember, the Rainbow Cafe in downtown Pendleton has made a unique claim to fame: The oldest bar in Oregon. It’s on the Rainbow’s menus, website and the T-shirts for sale at the bar. Portlanders might disagree and point to Huber’s Café, founded...
Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest. The primary features Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner and will...
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