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The heat is back on: High 90s temps forecast for Central Oregon

After a relatively mild August, temperatures are heading back into the 90s this weekend in Central Oregon. An…

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Bend City Council seeks to reduce carbon emissions: its own buildings are a target

Buildings owned or leased by the city of Bend aren’t getting any younger. When it comes time to…

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Wildfires degrade air quality in parts of Central Oregon

An air-quality alert has been issued for Crook and Deschutes counties due to new wildfire starts and increasing…

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OSU tree ecologist to share research on fire impacts

An Oregon State University tree ecologist will share his research on impacts of fire on Bend’s forests from…

Environment

North Unit photovoltaic project planned to be operational by 2026

The North Unit Irrigation District is getting into the solar energy game. The district, located in Jefferson County,…

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With chimpanzees in the public eye, local sanctuary emphasizes advocacy

Herbie fluffed out his blanket, smoothing out the edges before plopping down to get comfortable. He lifted his…

Environment

Feds will auction two wind energy sites off southern Oregon coast in October

The Biden administration will seek bids on developing two wind energy sites off Oregon’s southern coast in October.…

Environment

In a first, officials find mosquito that can transmit deadly viruses

For the first time, Oregon health officials have found a type of mosquito in the state that can…

Environment

Crater Lake north entrance to open temporarily for Labor Day weekend

Access to Crater Lake from the north will open on a temporary basis for Labor Day weekend. The…

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More groups join appeal of Bend tree preservation code

An appeal filed earlier this month by a Bend homebuilder says a tree code adopted by the city…

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