As many of you have heard by now, sadly the Sisters Folk Festival has been canceled due to concerns about smoke and air quality. Fortunately, music lovers have an indoor option to catch a few of the bands scheduled to appear at the festival. This afternoon, Volcanic Theatre Pub announced a last minute show featuring […]
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Did the rain help the wildfires in Oregon?
For the first time in weeks, rain poured down on Central Oregon this Thursday. The hot and dry conditions over the last few months have fueled the outbreaks of over ten wildfires in Oregon and many more in Washington, Idaho and Montana, making this one of the worst wildfire seasons the western U.S. has ever […]
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“Manifesto” Released of Umpqua Community College Shooter
The six-page letter says “For people like us this (is) all that’s left…My success in Hell is assured.”
The usually sleepy town of Roseburg, Oregon was shocked and captulated to nationwide notoriety in 2015, when a gunman opened fire at a college, killing nine. Today, Oregon authorities released the six-page “manifesto,” according to the Associated Press, of Christopher Harper-Mercer, who opened fire at Umpqua Community College. The letter was found on a thumb […]
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Muse + Soulrocker Yoga Jam with Michael Franti Today!
With all of the smoke throughout Central Oregon, many events have been canceled, including the Sisters Folk Festival. Tonight’s Michael Franti and Spearhead concert will continue as planned, barring any drastic changes in air quality. For the past several summers, Michael Franti has partnered with Bend-based organization World Muse for a yoga jam and bike […]
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Sisters Folk Fest Canceled… *Sniff*
Air quality forces closure of beloved local festival
This just in from the folks at Sisters Folk Festival: “It is with profound regret that the Board of Directors of the Sisters Folk Festival announces that the September 8 – 10, 2017 event has been cancelled due to extremely poor air quality conditions in Central Oregon. “After days of intensive consultation with fire managers, […]
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Eagle Creek Fire continues to grow, Sen. Wyden presses Trump for wildfire funding
The Eagle Creek Fire spreads into Washington and Hwy 242 remains closed for clean-up from Nash Fire.
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Progress made on Milli Fire containment
Evacuation notices issued for Nash Fire
Milli Fire Update Due to clear skies on Thursday, firefighters were able to fly over the Milli Fire to assess damage and figure out what to do next. “Fire behavior consists mostly of creeping and smoldering with occasional single-tree torching,” according to a recent update from fire officials. Thursday’s mission had crews patrolling the perimeter […]
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Sorry No Pickleball For You! BPRD Closes and Cancels Programs Due to Air Quality
Bend Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) has canceled some of its programs and activities due to air quality. Here is their press release in full: “The District canceled its youth sports programs, adult pickleball, tennis and softball programs, and closed the outdoor pool at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. Some cancellations are for the day […]
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Highway 20 back open; More fires reported in the region
With one lane open, officials say it could be slow going
Highway 20 at the Santiam Pass is back open this morning, after the Oregon Department of Transportation closed it last night due to wildfire. Here’s the update we received from ODOT this morning: “One lane is open on U.S. 20 between mileposts 75 to 88 with two way traffic being flagged with a pilot car. […]
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Traveler Alert: Fire Closes Highway 20
Closure expected to be “lengthy,” officials say.
Traveling to the Willamette Valley or into the Cascades today? Avoid Highway 20. The Oregon Department of Transportation released this notice less than one hour ago, alerting drivers to the closure of Hwy. 20: “U.S. 20 remains closed because of a wildfire about 5 miles west of Santiam Pass. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at […]