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State says it will enforce rules to protect workers from heat

Oregon’s workplace safety agency says it will aggressively enforce new emergency requirements aimed at protecting workers from extreme…

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Oregon heat death toll hits 107; Governor cites climate change

New state figures show at least 107 people succumbed to the harsh heat and sun that bore down…

State

Heat wave joins list of Oregon’s deadliest natural disasters; the worst remains Heppner Flood of 1903

Oregon has a long history of terrible natural disasters, and almost all of them come in one of…

Bend

Medical examiner confirms two Deschutes County men died from heat

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that two Deschutes County men were among the 95 deaths statewide…

Environment

North Unit cuts water allotments to patrons amid historic heat wave

The North Unit Irrigation District, which serves Jefferson County farmland, has cut water allotments to patrons for the…

Bend

Bend sees highest ever recorded temp

June’s historic heat wave didn’t just bring record-breaking temperatures to Bend. It brought the highest temperature ever recorded…

Bend

Extreme heat sets records in Central Oregon

Temperatures have never been this hot in the High Desert, but that hasn’t stopped arborists with Central Oregon…

Bend

Two homeless Bend residents die during extreme heat, raising concerns about resources

Two people died over the weekend at a homeless camp on Hunnell Road on Bend’s north end, and…

Bend

Bend bans fireworks through July 9

The city of Bend is immediately banning the use of all fireworks, legal and illegal, in response to…

Business

Wheat farmers, experts look toward grim harvest as drought consumes Oregon

PENDLETON — The wheat harvest started early this year on Starvation Farms, named for the frequently harsh growing…

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