It’s that time of the week again – where you start to ask yourself, “what am I going to do this weekend?” Sometimes our brains don’t have enough power left to even begin to think about making plans. Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days […]
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Scarred McKenzie Pass Reopens
Update: McKenzie Pass is closed at least through Thursday at milepost 70 eastbound and milepost 81 westbound due to mud over the highway after Wednesday’s storms. Check ODOT’s website for up to date information on when the pass will reopen. Peter Murphy at the Oregon Department of Transportation loves McKenzie Pass. “You can’t get this […]
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Rainbow Family Gathering on Santiam Pass
In 1997, the Rainbow Family held its annual event in the Ochoco National Forest, and an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people attended. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, the event resulted in substantial impacts to the forest, forest roads, state highways and the nearby communities, in addition to the increased pressure on law enforcement, […]
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Visitor’s Guide: Where cool peeps go to find cool things
You know that friend you always call whenever you’re about to take a trip or try something new—the one who always seems to know the best spots to check out? In Central Oregon, that friend’s name is spelled S-C-O-U-T. Scout is brought to you by the same people who dish out the best recommendations for […]
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Business hurting after this summer’s fires? SBA announces help
Low-interest loans available for working capital
If you spent anytime in Central Oregon in August and September, then you know the word that was on the tip of everyone’s tongues: Fire. Fires including the Milli Fire, the Nash Fire and many others caused hazardous air quality and shut down many events, including the Sisters Folk Festival. With people forced to stay […]
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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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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 […]
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Sunday Update: Eclipse Traffic Light; Fires Still Burning
Updates on smoke, fire and the moon blocking out the sun
What will the skies look like for Eclipse Monday? That’s the question a lot of people want to know. For now, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management says traffic was lighter than expected on Saturday—at least in part due to people heeding the suggestion to get where they’re going early. Still, Monday traffic is expected […]