A new wildfire start was reported just after 5 p.m. Sunday southeast of Bend. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the fire grew rapidly to 50 acres by 8 p.m.
Many resources responded to the fire including two large airtankers, 3 single engine air tankers, hand crews and dozers. The fire is managed by a Type 3 Incident Management Team. Residents and others in the area should avoid interfering with resources responding to the fire and should avoid the area if possible.
Deschutes County Public Library (downtown location), Meeting Room 2 (Meyer) Have you ever wondered how to build a career in wildlife rehab/husbandry? Join us for an interesting lecture in which one of Think Wild’s wildlife technicians Karla
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as we kick off our 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick, acclaimed author and wildlife photographer, will take you through four seasons in the
It’s that time of year again! Visit the High Desert Museum during Mid Oregon Credit Union Free Family Saturdays, occurring January 25 and February 22. Everyone can experience the latest exhibits, dynamic wildlife encounters and more for
In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 3,700 jobs, following a revised increase of 3,700 jobs in November. December’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+1,900 jobs) and government (+700). Declines were largest in leisure and
Redmond Cub Scouts have been working hard on designing and building their pinewood derby cars. They’ll check-in their wooden race cars for weight and regulation, and make adjustments at the tune up table as needed, starting Saturday
