On Monday, July 21, members of the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced their nominees for the County’s District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC). The committee will be tasked with drafting a commissioner district map, which will be considered by the Board and then by Deschutes County voters in 2026. If passed by voters, the […]
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Search Continues for Missing Male Swept Over Dillon Falls
Two women who died at the scene identified
This article has been updated. The search continued Tuesday, July 22, for a missing male after an incident at Deschutes River’s Dillon Falls on July 19 that killed two women. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says six people were floating the river with their inner tubes tied together. A news release stated that the three survivors jumped from their […]
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Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow is Back for Year Eight
A free, family-friendly evening of craft beer, food and hot air balloons
Locals of all ages are getting ready to see the skies light up for the Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow. The free event has become a summer tradition where families, friends and visitors gather for an evening of craft beer, community spirit and hot air balloon displays. Dogs are welcome at the event, and participants […]
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Red Flag Warning May Challenge Cram Firefighters
Wind gusts up to 25mph expected Thursday afternoon
Fire crews made some progress in the Cram Fire 15 miles north of Madras, but 25 mph winds are forecast for Thursday afternoon. As of July 17, the fire is 77,163 acres. The northern part of the fire, along Highway 293, showed decreased fire activity Wednesday, allowing firefighters to continue securing the line, mopping up […]
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Fire Restrictions in the Deschutes National Forest Start July 18
Smoking is also banned except in vehicles, buildings and designated campgrounds
Central Oregon — Due to continued hot and dry conditions as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest will include all Wilderness areas under Stage 1 public use fire restrictions starting Friday, July 18. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 18, Stage 1 public use fire restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood, […]
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Three Fires in Three Days
Two are suspected arsons
For the third time in three days, fire officials and Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies responded to fires involving a motorhome or camper van which then spread. The Sheriff’s Office says two of the incidents were arson. On Friday morning just after 8am, deputies responded to a fire along Highway 97 south of Deschutes Junction. The […]
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Multiple RV Fires Ignite at Juniper Ridge and Nearby Green Acres RV Park Within Days
No injuries were reported after the Juniper Ridge fire; authorities have filed charges for the Green Acres blaze
While The Cram Fire, which has now consumed about 77,000 acres, continued burning about 55 miles northeast of Bend, another fire, much smaller, engulfed an RV and a nearby vehicle at the Temporary Safe Stay Area at Juniper Ridge, a sanctioned refuge for the homeless. At the camp about 4 miles north of Bend, the […]
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Public Safety Reminder for Fairwell Festival: Plan Ahead, Travel Safe, and Don’t Drink and Drive
As thousands of people head to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend for the Fairwell Festival, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Oregon State Police (OSP), and Redmond Police Department are reminding drivers and festivalgoers to plan ahead, travel safely, and celebrate responsibly. With large crowds expected for the popular music event, local and state […]
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Historic Run of the Klamath Inspires Global Commitment to Dam Removal
Native youth and guides complete the historic “first descent” on the undammed Klamath River, and sign an accord advocating for more restored rivers
Hundreds of miles from its source in Oregon, the Klamath River takes a hard left before finally spilling into the Pacific Ocean near Requa, California. A sand spit serves as the last barrier for the sweet waters of the river to finally merge with the salty brine of the sea — the river waters pressing […]
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Quick news for Central Oregon
Wildfire Roundup The Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked for two wildfires burning in Central Oregon. The Act has been invoked six times so far this wildfire season. The Cram Fire was reported at 5:30pm Sunday, July 13, north of Madras on Highway 97, south of the juncture with Highway 293. Gusty winds and hot […]
