Funds to Enhance Water Quality Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced on July 8 that the U.S. Bureau of reclamation is awarding $299,973 to the Crooked River Water Quality Partnership, in collaboration with the Deschutes River Conservancy. The funding will help develop projects to reduce nutrient pollution in the watershed, enhancing water quality, […]
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Wildfire Burns East of Redmond Airport
The McCaffery fire prompted evacuations and a temporary closure of the Redmond Airport
On July 6, a fire started around McCaffery and Sherman Road, east of the Redmond Airport and south of Highway 126. Firefighters worked to increased containment but faced significant challenges with hot and dry conditions. On Monday at 9am, the fire was 458 acres and 25% contained. The McCaffery Fire was first reported at about […]
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Central Oregon Prepares for Extreme Heat
Local organizations offer cooling centers and caution safety for forecasted heatwave
Gov. Tina Kotek urged Oregonians on July 3 to take extra precautions in advance of an excessive heat warning, occurring from noon Thursday through Sunday evening. “Oregon will experience record-breaking heat across the state this holiday week,” Gov. Kotek said. “While extreme heat can be deadly for anyone, certain groups – children, elders, people with […]
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LISTEN: Ami Formica, Co-Founder of Well Wired 🎧
In this episode of the Bend Don’t Break podcast, Ami Formica, co-founder of Well Wired, joins Aaron to discuss the profound impact of technology on children. They explore how smartphones and social media affect kids’ development, social skills, and mental health, highlighting the unique challenges faced by the first generation growing up with these technologies. […]
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Building in the Wildlands
Deschutes County continues to experience rapid growth. But can the region support more people and keep them safe from fire?
In a Land Birthed by Fire Part two of a three-part series exploring how Central Oregon can safely live with fire. We can’t control where an earthquake hits, when a volcano erupts or the path of a hurricane or twister, but we can take measures to prevent a fire from breaking out and barreling down […]
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The Call for Community Among Veterans
Local veteran service providers encounter challenges and solutions around mental health support
Jason Whalen entered the military right out of high school, in 1994. He served for three years, spending most of his time in Korea. Born in Minnesota, Whalen moved to Salem, Oregon around 1989 and later came to Bend. Tambi Lane, his partner of 10 years, described him as always caring for others. It didn’t […]
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Bend Set to Pursue Fast-Tracked UGB Addition
The one-time UGB expansion comes out of Senate Bill 1537 and could accelerate housing
On June 20, the Bend City Council decided to pursue a one-time urban growth boundary expansion, giving staff direction to move forward and solicit applications for the expansion. The expansion, which came out of Senate Bill 1537 as a possible means of expansion for cities that meet the qualifications, would help speed up growth. The […]
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La Pine Threatened by Large Fire
Community comes together in the face of a blaze east of town
Lori Wood was at her home in La Pine’s Newberry Estates on Tue., June 25 when she heard a knock on the door around 2 pm. It was the police, alerting her of a nearby fire and the need to immediately evacuate. Wood, who was home with her two grandchildren and bedridden husband, was stunned. […]
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Former Employees at Black Butte Ranch File $13.5 Lawsuit Alleging Workplace Harassment
Nine former workers claim management knew of ongoing sexual assault and harassment by longtime employee
On Thu., June 27 at a co-working space in Bend, two former employees of Black Butte Ranch held a press conference with their lawyers detailing years of abuse and harassment by a former co-worker, Glenn Michael Woosley. They also announced a $13.5 million dollar lawsuit on behalf of themselves and seven other former employees against […]
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Source Warmup
Quick news for Central Oregon
Comment Period Opens for Proposal Allowing E-bikes on Select Trails The Deschutes National Forest is seeking input on a proposed project that would allow class 1, pedal-assist e-bikes on existing, select trails and paved paths located near Bend, Sisters and Sunriver. The Forest Service is considering the use of e-bikes on select trails to create […]
