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Mountain snow, wintry mix on the High Desert
The High Desert can expect a mix of rain and some snow throughout the morning. Showers should be tapering down by the afternoon hours. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 11am for the East Slopes of the OR Cascades, including the cities of La Pine, Sunriver and Sisters. Snow levels will be 4000 to 5000 feet. Travel through the mountain passes will be a challenge, so drive with caution.
‘Barrier to entry is far less:’ More C.O. food cart pods with taprooms emerge, cheaper to launch than restaurants
Between food and beer, Central Oregonians love to congregate around both. Food cart and taproom pods have offered the perfect place for people to come together and enjoy both pleasures. The post ‘Barrier to entry is far less:’ More C.O. food cart pods with taprooms emerge, cheaper to launch than restaurants appeared first on KTVZ.
Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon
Israel Sarabia of Culver is headed to federal prison for nearly six years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Madras and Redmond. The post Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon appeared first on KTVZ.
Ridgeview baseball, softball completes sweep of Mountain View High
In local baseball, Mountain View and Ridgeview are proving to be some of the best teams in the state. Two top-ten teams went head-to-head on Friday. The Ravens emerged victorious, sweeping the Cougars with a 2-0 win on their home ground. This win has propelled Ridgeview to an impressive 18-5 overall record and a fourth-place ranking in 5A.
Redmond’s Premier Pickleball Club hosts its first Firehouse Tourney, the ‘Battle of the Stations’
Redmond's Premier Pickleball Club on Friday hosted its first Firehouse Pickleball Tournament, the 'Battle of the Stations' for area fire departments. Nineteen teams played for the good cause of benefiting the nonprofit Central Oregon Public Safety Chaplaincy.
Spring Into Nature Festival canceled due to weather
Heavy rain expected for Saturday, May 4 has prompted the cancelation of the Spring Into Nature Festival that was planned for Sahalee Park in Madras from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event was to be held by Children's Forest of Central Oregon. There was no notice at this time if the event will be held at a later date.
10 most expensive homes sold in central Oregon, April 22-28
A house in Sisters that sold for $1.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in central Oregon in the past week. In total, 63 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $718,506. The average price per square foot was $357.
Madras DMV office closed for a second day due to staffing issues
The Oregon DMV said its Madras office would be closed for a second straight day Thursday due to staffing issues. The post Madras DMV office closed for a second day due to staffing issues appeared first on KTVZ.
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