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Lightning storms spark fires across Central Oregon

Several wildfires sparked by lightning storms this week are burning across parts of Central Oregon. Firefighters have been…

Wildfires

Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support

Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…

State

Snow, rain brighten 2022 Western water outlook, but not for everyone

The Western U.S. could get a much-needed boost to water supplies in 2022, but significant catch-up is still…

Bend

Warming shelters running as Central Oregon braces for frigid week

Central Oregon’s first significant cold snap of winter has the region bracing for dangerously low temperatures and a…

State

Baker County group rescues snowmobilers lost in storm

A group of Baker County snowmobile riders rapidly shifted from recreationists to rescuers Sunday when a group of…

Bend

Cold, more COVID arrive with Christmas in Central Oregon

As an extreme cold weather front moved into Central Oregon on Friday, anxiety and caution marked the pandemic’s…

Bend

Snowfall brings winter look to Bend

Snow blanketed Bend and higher-elevation areas of Central Oregon on Wednesday, but it may not last long at…

Environment

La Niña arrives, raising hopes for snowpack build-up

La Niña has apparently arrived in the Northwest, signaling a shift to cooler weather and more promising snowpacks,…

Bend

November weather warmer, drier than normal in Bend

November in Bend was much warmer and had less precipitation than normal, according to the National Weather Service…

Bend

Bend’s hot summer weather continued into September

An already hot summer in Bend ended with above normal temperatures throughout September, according to the National Weather…

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