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As mosquito numbers rise, here’s how one Central Oregon community deals with them
It has been a busy summer so far for the Four Rivers Vector Control District. Spraying pesticides from ... Read more
Author: Morgan Owen | The Bulletin
Michael Kohn has been public lands and environment reporter with The Bulletin since 2019. He enjoys hiking in the hills and forests near Bend with his family and exploring the state of Oregon.
He can be reached at: 541-617-7818, michael.kohn@bendbulletin.com
Bend
Bend July 4 pet parade to begin at new time this year
The Bend Pet Parade, held annually on July 4, will begin 30 minutes early this year. The beloved ... Read more
Top-Home
Helped by incentives, affordable home numbers start to take off in Bend
At the western end of Simpson Avenue, near the intersection of Mount Washington Drive, an emerging new housing ... Read more
Environment
Increased snowpack, high reservoirs mean higher Deschutes River flows
On a recent weekday, Bend resident Ken Cameron was down at the Bend Whitewater Park carving turns on ... Read more
Uncategorized
Plan to sell public lands sparks backlash in Central Oregon
President Donald Trump wants to sell off public land — including Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land ... Read more
Environment
Elevated cyanotoxin levels in Lake Billy Chinook prompt health warning
The Oregon Health Authority has issued a health advisory alert for Lake Billy Chinook due to the presence ... Read more
Local News
Evacuation levels drop as firefighters make progress on Alder Springs Fire
Wildland firefighters made good progress Wednesday on containing the Alder Springs Fire burning west of Crooked River Ranch, ... Read more
Top News
Volunteers help keep animals safe as wildfire burns near Crooked River Ranch
REDMOND — Holly Watkins didn’t get much sleep on Monday night. The Crooked River Ranch resident spent a ... Read more
Top News
Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit ... Read more
Wildfires
Alder Springs Fire grows to 2,500 acres, prompts evacuations in Crooked River Ranch
Wildland firefighter crews continued to battle a large, wind-driven brush fire on Tuesday that has burned over 2,500 ... Read more
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