Central Oregon Daily News
Camper in Mount Jefferson Wilderness since Tuesday is rescued
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- Camper in Mount Jefferson Wilderness since Tuesday is rescued
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 5 minutes ago
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- A camper who was missing for four days in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness was safely rescued by search crews on July 10, according to Marion County Sheriff's Office.
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- Redmond little library back open after Fourth of July vandalism
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- A Redmond little free library is back open after books were torn apart and pages were scattered down the street after the Fourth of July. The owners, Kurtis Haines and Michelle Haffey, plan to add a security camera, while nearby trinket library owners Aayla and Kimberly Tavernia say their box has also faced vandalism.
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- 50 houses open for viewing in the 2026 Tour of Homes
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- Pull the right book on the shelf and a hidden door unlocks. This Bend home on the Tour of Homes comes with its own secret speakeasy — and it just sold for $2.1 million.
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- Baby and mom trapped at flooded maternity hospital rescued by Chinese fire crew
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Firefighters rescued a mother and her newborn who were trapped in a maternity hospital during the deadly floods in China’s Guangxi region on Thursday, July 9. Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak has killed at least 39 people across the Guangxi region, most of them after a dam breach on Monday inundated the city of Nanning, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency. The Guangxi Fire Department said severe flooding occurred in Guigang, trapping the mother and her baby inside the hospital. Video shows a firefighter picking up the sleeping one-month-old baby and comforting her, before placing her in her mother’s arms.
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- Goat aids Colorado Springs firefighters
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- (STORYFUL)A curious, “very determined” goat joined a pack of Colorado Springs firefighters as they worked on a small fire that was burning in El Paso County on Wednesday, July 8. According to fire officials, a large amount of smoke was spotted in the area of Rock Creek Canyon around 8:15 pm on Tuesday, spurring a pre-evacuation warning for residents within a 1.5-mile radius. Footage from the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) shows its four-legged “leader” accompanying firefighters and munching on some greenery on the way during mitigation efforts on Wednesday. “Our firefighters got an unexpected escort from a very determined goat who led them toward the fire area and helped with some fuel mitigation along the way,” CSFD said on X. “We’re not saying he’s ready for a badge … but we’re also not saying he isn’t.” The fire was “well contained” as of Wednesday evening, according to the El Paso County Sheriff. CSFD later told Storyful that th...
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- Oregon's changing drought conditions timelapse: March 10 - July 7, 2026
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Most of Central Oregon is now under exceptional drought conditions. Here is a timelapse of how drought conditions have changed in Oregon since the start of spring, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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- Bend retiree restores hickory golf clubs — then plays them
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- 5:26
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- John Henry Williams of Bend restores hickory-shafted golf clubs, some more than 80 years old, for golfers in 22 states and beyond. We joined him for a round to see why he says hickory golf "does something to you."
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- Fire in a 55-gallon drum exposes sprinkler system malfunction at Prineville hemp plant
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- A Crook County Fire and Rescue report says a June 19 fire at a Prineville hemp processing facility started in an open 55-gallon drum, and the building's sprinkler system was not working because a valve had been shut off.
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- Jefferson County gets $28 million to improve road safety and repair bridges
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Jefferson County secured $28 million in grants to add safety features to 50 miles of rural roads and repair five bridges, including the Jordan Road suspension bridges over Lake Billy Chinook.
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- Lego builders recreate Deschutes County landmarks in museum's History Bricks contest
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Deschutes Historical Museum is hosting its first History Bricks Competition, where builders recreate historic local landmarks out of Legos. A community vote will select the winner on July 11.
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- Police chase attempted murder suspect across Ohio golf course
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- POLICE STATEMENT: At 7:17 PM Stow PD’s FLOCK cameras alerted officers that an Attempted Murder suspect had just entered Stow. The suspect was located in the City of Hudson by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and a pursuit ensued. The suspect was involved in a crash at SR91 and Terex Rd and fled on foot while firing shots at an OSP trooper. Stow Officers responded to help find the suspect. The suspect carjacked a minivan and a second pursuit ensued which traveled south, back into Stow. Multiple agencies were involved in the pursuit, which at one point drove onto the grounds of Fox Den golf course. The pursuit came to an end when the suspect struck a Summit County Metro Parks cruiser at the intersection of Saybrook Blvd. and Bunker Lane, flipping it onto it’s roof. The suspect fled on foot again, but was quickly apprehended and taken into custody by Stow Officers behind a residence. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is taking the lead on the investigation.
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- Firefighters coax fawn out of harm's way during wildfire
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Editorial from Storyful: Firefighters in Kamloops, British Columbia, were relieved when a fawn in danger from a nearby wildfire came when they beckoned it. Footage uploaded to Facebook by Kamloops Fire Rescue shows firefighters calling to the fawn as it bounded down a hill, squeaking as it ran. The fawn reached the bottom of the hill and ran out of harm’s way. “For a short time, it seemed the little one may have mistaken one of our firefighters for its mom,” the fire rescue wrote. They said the fawn was reunited with its mother a short time later. According to local media, the wildfire the fire rescue responded to reached nearly fifty acres and was believed to be human-caused. An investigation was underway as of July 8.
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- Furever Friends: Silva and Vivi Jr.
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Silva and Vivi Jr. are two sweet kittens looking for new homes. They are available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon..
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- New documentary shows La Pine neighbors preparing for the next wildfire
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A new mini-documentary, "From Risk to Ready," follows La Pine homeowners clearing defensible space around their homes after 2024's Darlene 3 Fire. The 12-minute film highlights local wildfire preparedness efforts.
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- Prineville family sues Knife River over alleged water contamination
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A Prineville family has filed a $26 million complaint against Knife River Corporation, claiming its gravel mine in Crook County has tainted the aquifer they rely on, leading to health issues and property damage.
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- World-class horse riders descend on Bend for High Desert Classics
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The High Desert Classics hunter jumper show is underway at the Boys Ranch in northeast Bend, drawing world-class riders while raising money for J Bar J Youth Services.
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- Madras gave Initiative Brewing $1.2 million. Now its location there is closed
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The city of Madras gave Initiative Brewing $900,000 in loans and $300,000 in grants to move its operations to town. The move never happened, and the brewery's Madras location is now closed for good.
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- Washington state man fights neighbor's house fire naked
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A Washington state man jumped into action to stop a fire at his neighbor's home -- doing it so quickly, he didn't put a stitch of clothing on. Wesley Howard shared this Ring video of his efforts in Sumner, Wash. Howard told CBS affiliate KIRO7 that he recalled his Navy training and jumped into immediate action. “I saw it was a raging fire as much as I could see. So I had two options: run back in the bedroom and get some shorts or run straight downstairs outside, grab a hose and start fire fighting. So that’s what I did,” he said. Howard told KIRO7 that the fire was started by a smoldering firework in the garage.
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- Restaurant's strict 'control your children' policy draws surprising support
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The owner of Chez Xue in Foster City, California, added strict rules for kids to his menu after a series of incidents, including a tableside diaper change. He says parents are among his biggest supporters.
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- Breaking the cycle of rangeland fires in north-central Oregon
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- 5:02
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A coalition of partners is treating 4,500 acres in Wasco County to remove invasive cheatgrass, restore native plants and reduce the risk of repeated rangeland fires along the Deschutes, John Day and Columbia rivers.
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- Tips to protect yourself from melanoma
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- 4:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Megan Sinclair sat down with Amy Snow, a dermatology PA-C, to learn about tips to spot potential melanoma and ways to prevent it
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- Scuba divers return to Mirror Pond for 30th Deschutes River Cleanup
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Scuba divers and paddlers will clean Mirror Pond for the first time in about 15 years during the 30th annual Deschutes River Cleanup. Past dives have turned up guns, bikes, a canoe and a wood stove.
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- Redmond Airport reaches terminal expansion milestone
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Redmond Airport celebrated the topping out of its new terminal with the placement of the final beam. The expansion will nearly double passenger amenities and prepare the airport for decades of future growth ahead of its planned 2027 opening.
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- Nine-year-old Central Oregon BMX racer qualifies for world championships in Australia
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Nine-year-old Neiko Farris of Central Oregon has qualified for Team USA and will compete at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane, Australia. He is one of eight riders selected in his age group.
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- Roman candle fight between 2 Bend men sparks fire near propane tanks, police say
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Two Bend men were arrested July 4 after security video showed them shooting Roman candles at each other, starting a pallet fire near propane tanks, police said.
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- Costco, Deschutes Brewery ending Kirkland Signature beer partnership
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Costco and Bend's Deschutes Brewery are discontinuing their co-branded Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Vintage Ale after less than two years.
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- Addisen Fisher brings awareness to multiple sclerosis diagnosis, providing hope to others
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. This system controls everything we do.
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- Trying varieties of ketchup and mustards for your summertime fun
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Emily Kirk got to sample a few off the beaten path condiments at Newport Avenue Market in Bend.
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- Multiple July 4 fires sparked around Central Oregon
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A Monday update on the multiple fires that lit up Central Oregon on the July 4 holiday and where they stand two days later.
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- New website tracks Bend ice cream trucks
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Bend Ice Cream Truck Tracker lets people follow the routes for Ziggy's ice cream trucks.
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- Bend High senior represents Central Oregon at Girls Nation in Washington, D.C.
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Bend High senior Paige Press is attending Girls Nation, the American Legion's civic leadership conference in Washington, D.C. She hopes to meet mentors and pursue a future in politics.
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- NW Redmond residents return after Coyner Fire burned within a few feet of home
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Fawn rescued from Astoria, Oregon, rooftop; reunited with mother
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- On Saturday, firefighters with the Astoria Fire Department were called to a residence after a fawn was spotted on the rooftop. It's unclear just how the little one was able to make it up there, but crews safely brought it back to the ground where it was reunited with its mother.
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- Bend company designs tablet cases for physically disabled
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The case has multiple flaps or wings, that allow those who May not have the best grip strength or even missing a limb, to still have a way to hold a tablet and enjoy it just like everyone else.
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- Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado rages near RV in Ring video
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Ring video shows the woods ablaze from the Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo County, Colorado. The owner of the video, Joseph Armeanio, said it was taken on June 29, 2026, roughly three hours after it was first reported. Flames quickly overtook a structure. As of July 6, 2026, the Aspen Acres Fire stood at roughly 91,000 acres and 12 percent contained.
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- Bend veteran Jerry Mattox shares his WWII and Korean War story
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- 5:55
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Army veteran Jerry Mattox served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and was called back for the Korean War, where he took part in the military's first use of psychological warfare. He shares his story in his own words.
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- Passenger on floatplane captures video of hard landing in NYC's East River
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A teen aboard a seaplane that made a rough landing in in New York City's East River Sunday (07/05) captured the landing on video. Eight people were rescued after the pilot of seaplane made a hard landing in the East River in New York City on Sunday, July 5, causing a “wing strut to snap,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident happened around 12 pm near the Skyport – the city’s only seaplane terminal – off East 23rd Street and FDR Drive, the FAA said. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said two passengers sustained minor injuries, local media reported.
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- Timelapse: Ochoco Viewpoint fire during Prineville fireworks show
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- In a timelapse video provided by @carter72photography on Instagram, the Ochoco Viewpoint is seen catching fire during Saturday's 4th of July fireworks show near Prineville. It's not unusual for spot fires to break out on the hillside during the show.
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- Bend Pet Parade featured on ABC News nationwide 4th of July special
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- ABC News spent Saturday highlighting 4th of July events from around the country. One of the events it focused on was Bend's annual pet parade.
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- Fire on Pilot Butte after July 4 fireworks
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Viewer-provided video shows a firefighter working a spot fire on Pilot Butte following Saturday's July 4 fireworks show in Bend, Oregon.
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- Tree catches fire on Pilot Butte during July 4 fireworks show
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Here's a look at some of the show from the July 4 fireworks on Pilot Butte. A tree can be seen on fire.
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- Coyner Fire in northwest Redmond
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Photos from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office shows the flames from a vegetation fire in northwest Redmond that broke out on July 4, 2026.
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- Tree catches fire on Pilot Butte during July 4 fireworks show
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A tree caught fire on the south side of Pilot Butte during Saturday's Fourth of July fireworks show in Bend. Firefighters were on scene for possible spot fires, which are not uncommon during the show.
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- Coyner Fire in northwest Redmond
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Video taken late Saturday night shows the glow and smoke from the Coyner Fire in northwest Redmond, July 4, 2026.
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- Coyner Fire in northwest Redmond
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A fast-growing wildfire started in northwest Redmond Saturday night. This video is from Oregon Hazards Lab / University of Oregon cameras.
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- Vegetation Fire in northwest Redmond
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A vegetation fire was reported in northwest Redmond, July 4, 2026. This video is from Oregon Hazards Lab at the University of Oregon cameras.
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- Antelope Creek Fire near Antelope
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Antelope Creek Fire broke out on July 4, 2026, just north of Antelope, Oregon. This is video from the Oregon Hazards Lab at the University Oregon camera in Shaniko,.
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- A Bend teacher's sticker obsession is now funding middle school art
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A vending machine stocked with stickers designed by High Desert Middle School students has raised over $200, with each $1 sale supporting art education.
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- Discount Fireworks Superstore in Redmond sees last minute firework sales
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- The Discount Fireworks Superstore in Redmond is seeing its busiest sales of the season as customers prepare for Fourth of July celebrations. Extra inventory means shoppers can also expect deep discounts during the store's post-holiday sale.
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- Four days of preparation for the Pilot Butte fireworks show
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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