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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔 Local Trivia

🌄 Bend, OR Weather

📅 Lots and LOTS of Events

🏘️🏡The 37th Annual COBA Tour of Homes begins Friday July 12th 2024

🐎 Oregon High Desert Classic

🎉New Event Calendar! Central Oregon Local Live!

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

🚫Bend's Greenwood Avenue lane reduction plan means lost parking for some businesses - C.O. Daily News

🏘️RootedHomes opens housing lottery applications for Rooted at Simpson community in NW Bend

⛔Knott Landfill and Recycling Center to be closed Sunday, July 28th for chip-sealing of roads

🧑‍🚒Oregon receiving out of state help to fight numerous wildfires

🏨Revived Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens this week after major $13.1 million updates and renovation project

🔥Central Oregon Fire Info

Larch Creek Fire Completely Lined As Red Flag Warning Begins

🚧 Road Closures

🔥⛑️Fire & Rescue News

 🚨 Crime News

 📰 Community News

 🫴💖 Local Cause Spotlight

🐶😺Changing Lives, One Paw at a Time: Humane Society of the Ochocos

😁 MEME of the Day

🌆 On going Events

📲Sponsors & Partners

Which volcanic feature near Bend, Oregon, is known for being one of the best-preserved cinder cones in the state and is also a popular site for hiking and exploring ancient lava flows?

A. Lava Butte

B. Pilot Butte

C. Paulina Peak

D. Tumalo Mountain

👉Find the Answer in Tomorrow’s Newsletter👉

BEND

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What’s Up Central Oregon

The 37^th Annual COBA Tour of Homes begins Friday July 12^th 2024.

Free Admission

July 19-21, 2024

Fridays: 12PM – 6PM, Saturdays & Sundays: 10AM – 5PM

Oregon High Desert Classic

July 17-21, July 24-28

Hayden Homes presents the Oregon High Desert Classics July 17 – 21 & 24 – 28, 2024.  The prestigious OHDC is the only event of its kind in Central Oregon. Approved by the US Hunter Jumper Association, this show attracts world class riders from all over the US and Canada. One of a small handful to receive Heritage Horse Show designation, it is also the only show of its caliber which is primarily a fundraiser for a non-profit. The Classics are held the last two weeks of July every year.

Each year, 600 horses and 3000 participants gather at J Bar J Boys Ranch to compete for $150,000 in prizes on six of the last remaining grass footing rings in the country. Thousands of family, staff, vendors, and spectators join them, celebrating the athleticism of horses and riders, and enjoying a variety of food and shopping at the vendor booths in the show village green.

The Oregon High Desert Classics serve as the primary annual fundraiser for J Bar J Youth Services, a nonprofit organization that facilitates positive change for youth. J Bar J hosts the show on its property housing The Boys Ranch, a residential program and school for adjudicated boys.  

Bend's Greenwood Avenue lane reduction plan means lost parking for some businesses

RootedHomes opens housing lottery applications for Rooted at Simpson community in NW Bend

RootedHomes announced Monday the launch of its Rooted at Simpson housing lottery, offering a unique opportunity for qualified homebuyers to secure a home on Bend’s northwest side. The lottery opened Monday and will remain open until midnight on August 28th.

"We carefully chose the spot for our Rooted at Simpson community to ensure that everyone, regardless of income, has access to top-notch schools, beautiful parks and walkable neighborhoods. It was important to us to prioritize equality and opportunity," said Jackie Keogh, executive director of RootedHomes.

There will be 29 three-bedroom homes at a price of $280,000 and 11 two-bedroom homes for $240,000.

Here's the rest of the announcement:

Rooted at Simpson features 40 single-family, net zero homes, including eleven two-bedroom and twenty-nine three-bedroom residences. All are equipped with rooftop solar, passive energy-saving features, and appliances such as washers and dryers.

Knott Landfill and Recycling Center to be closed Sunday, July 28th for chip-sealing of roads

Knott Landfill and Recycling Center will be closed for road maintenance on Sunday, July 28, Deschutes County officials said Monday

While Knott Landfill is typically open to the public seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it will be closed Sunday, July 28 while crews chip seal roads within the facility. 

The public is asked to plan accordingly and choose a different day to drop off their waste and recycle items.

Knott Landfill and Recycling Center is located in east Bend at 61050 SE 27th Street. Residents can view traffic conditions at the facility on the queue activity cameras if they want to avoid dropping off items during busy times.

Oregon receiving out of state help to fight numerous wildfires

The Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon Department of Forestry are bringing in out-of-state firefighters and equipment to fight several wildfires impacting communities and resources across the state.

On Sunday night, the Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized two task forces from Washington to add structural firefighter capacity. The two task forces are from Snohomish, Thurston, and Grays Harbor counties with 29 firefighters, eight engines, and two water tenders. The task forces are assigned to the Falls Fire in Harney County.

"We are bringing in additional support from the Washington fire service for the Falls Fire, the severe drawdown of Oregon resources, and the anticipated weather conditions,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “Our strong relationship with the Washington fire service is invaluable, especially during their responses to Oregon in 2017 and 2020. We have a robust response system that transcends borders and supports our mutual missions. I can't thank the Washington fire service enough for their quick and reliable response to Oregon's needs."

The OSFM works with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to mobilize these resources through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a national interstate mutual aid agreement that allows states to share resources during times of disaster.

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) received more than 58 resources from New Mexico, Idaho, Montana, Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia, Colorado, and Florida to assist with the Salt Creek and Larch Creek fires. The agency will receive 13 more firefighters from Florida in the coming days to assist the agency’s Incident Management Team 3 and wildfires.

A total of 71 resources are coming to Oregon through state-to-state mutual aid agreements and the Northwest Compact. The compact was created to facilitate assistance in wildland fire pre-suppression and suppression efforts between member agencies, which include Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon and Northwest Territories.

“These mutual aid agreements help to bolster the complete and coordinated fire system in Oregon by giving us the ability to scale up as needed during peak times in the season” said Chris Cline, ODF protection division chief. “We appreciate our partners for sending us these much-needed resources as we manage several fires across the state.”

By creating a cache of reciprocal resources through mutual aid agreements, Oregon and other agencies can benefit from each other when fire seasons hit hard and resources become strained.

“This isn’t my first time to Oregon. It is always an honor to help our neighbors when they are in need. Oregon has come to help us several times in the past,” Task Force Leader Travis Hots said. “We are no stranger to how Oregon does business and are always impressed with how the Oregon State Fire Marshal treats its firefighters, so we are always glad to come down and offer a helping hand.”

On Friday, the Governor Tina Kotek issued a State of Emergency that allows the two agencies to request additional help from both in- and out-of-state partners.

With hot, dry, and windy conditions coupled with lightning in the forecast, Oregonians should take every precaution to avoid sparking a fire. Learn how to be #WildfireAware here. Look up your local fire restrictions.

Revived Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens this week after major $13.1 million updates and renovation project

WARM SPRINGS, OR - After many months of critical infrastructure updates and expansive renovations, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort announced Monday that it will open to the public on Thursday, with online booking for overnight stays and limited day-use operations starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

The revived resort, which first opened in 1962, reopens nearly six years after the popular gathering spot on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation closed in 2018 amid financial struggles.

Here's the rest of the full announcement by resort operators:

Central Oregon’s beloved Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort offers day-use passes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, and overnight guests enjoy extended amenity hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Starting in August, guests can also enjoy horseback riding and river float opportunities.

The historic property now features 30 total pools, including hot springs mineral wellness pools, cold plunges, and soaking tubs,  50 shade structures including six different cabana options,  30 newly remodeled rooms, 20 new Teepees and 70 overnight RV parking spots with restrooms, showers and self-serve laundry.

The redevelopment and renovation of Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort have now reached a total of $13.1 million, with funding support from the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs. This significant investment has allowed for updated facilities and a renewed focus on cultural and environmental sustainability.

“Thanks to the commitment and dedication of our partners, project teams and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs, we are thrilled to be welcoming guests this summer,” said Jim Souers of the Warm Springs Economic Development Corporation. “Our partners, Kirk Hanna and team, which operate Mt. Hood Skibowl, Collins Lake Resort, Lake Simtustus Resort and other recreational related companies really understood our vision for a newly reimagined Kah-Nee-Ta, the property is stunning and we could not be more excited about this achievement.”

Guests will be able to enjoy an abundance of amenities and updates to the property, outlined below in our most recent construction update.

RESORT ENTRANCE:

• The new Kah-Nee-Ta entrance check-in guest services system is ready with a newly automated online check-in to streamline the process for day guests. For overnight guests, a new check-in system that doesn’t require guests to exit their car will be available. Advanced online reservations are necessary to ensure availability.

SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS 

• HOTEL:

  • Ka-Nee-Tah’s 30-rooms are remodeled and range from three bedroom suites that can accommodate up to 12 guests or individual rooms that can accommodate four guests.

• RV PARK:

  • Our RV park has been newly paved, complete with 50 RV sites with full utility hook ups and 20 additional RV parking spots.  The RV Park also includes a new recreational athletic room.

• TEEPEE:

  • Twenty new Teepees have been installed, with two designed specifically for disability access and parking. The Teepees are 30 feet tall and 27 feet in diameter. The Teepee clubhouse area will feature a new common area barbeque.

  • The Teepee area features a large Tribal fire pit for regular Tribal storytelling, to help keep cultural practices alive.

RECREATION: 

RIVER VIEW HOT SPRINGS SOAKING TUB CABANAS:

• The new riverfront hot springs, six  person  soaking tubs and cabanas are completed. There are temperature controls  that allow guests to adjust the temperature of the rich mineral water for private personal soaking tubs.

POOL HOT SPRINGS SOAKING: POOLS:

• Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort now features 30 total pools, including hot springs mineral wellness pools, cold plunges, and soaking tubs.

  • The wellness hot spring pools and soaking tubs featuring 32 minerals have been completed featuring state of the art natural water treatment systems.

  • Pools are all new using PebbleTec Surfaces and state-of-the-art Micro Fusion Nano Bubble technology that reduces the need for chemicals like chlorine. 

  • The pool clubhouse features a concierge area, grab-n-go store and new lockers. 

  • All pools now feature accessibility design and accommodations that are ADA compliant. 

  • The new hot springs wellness leisure pool now offers an accessibility ramp for waterproof wheelchairs and underwater benches around the pool. 

  • Three new  cold plunge tubs for the ultimate wellness experience after a hot springs soak. 

  • New decking around the pools that both heats in the winter and cools in the summer has been designed and built around multiple pools for year-round operations.  Guests will also be able to enjoy unobstructed views of the pools from their lounge chairs and cabanas to see their loved ones enjoying the experience. 

POOL CABANAS:

• Kah-Nee-Ta offers more than 50 different types of shade structures, including retractable canopies and our poolside eight-person VIP cabanas, poolside two-person cabanas and  unique kids cabanas.

FOOD:

• The new Chinook Restaurant and Appaloosa Bar is completed with Tribal flair also our new poolside snack bar, grab and go store and food carts for multiple food options will be available for guests.

SPORTING:

• Sports activities are in final preparations for basketball and  sand volleyball courts, a mini golf course, kids disc  golf and bocci ball courses, cornhole, ping pong tables, walking trails and bike trails.

• Coming in August:  A new and exciting three mile Warm Springs River tube float where you get into the river at the resort then float three miles downriver and are picked by the Kah-Nee-Ta shuttle bus.  

FOREVER CLUB:

• Kah-Nee-Ta “Forever Club” pavers will be featured in the entryway courtyard displaying the names of Kah-Nee-Ta Forever Club Members who’ve joined the experience of a reinvigorated Kah-Nee-Ta.

INFRASTRUCTURE

• All underground utilities, water, sewer, storm, irrigation, electrical and propane have been updated.

• All HVAC systems in all buildings and rooms have been replaced.

• New resort-wide Wi-Fi system installed.

• Sewer Lagoon repairs have been completed.

• Our new $1 million state-of-the-art pool equipment room and all supply lines for pools and sewer and storm drain systems have been completed. 

FOREVER CLUB: We welcome the community  to join in our effort and be forever recognized as a partner of the resort by becoming a  “Kah-Nee-Ta Forever Club Member” and purchasing a “Kah-Nee-Ta Personalized Paver” stone for placement in our courtyard. 

Be the first to receive important updates by signing up for our newsletter at this link or support the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the revitalization of Kah-Nee-Ta by purchasing a personalized paving stone that can be engraved with a personal message up to three lines or 20 characters. Corporate sponsorships in support of Kah-Nee-Ta are also available.  Join the Kah-Nee-Ta Forever Club Membership for advanced opportunities to make overnight accommodations at Oregon’s cultural hot springs tourism destination.  Please contact [email protected].

About the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon is based in Central Oregon with a membership of more than 5,000 Tribal Members from the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute Tribes. The Reservation was created by the Treaty of 1855 between the Indians of Middle Oregon and the United States Government. Learn more at https://warmsprings-nsn.gov/

About the Warm Springs Economic Development Corporation

WSEDC is a wholly-owned enterprise of the CTWS with the purpose of creating sources of Long-Term Revenue and Employment opportunities for tribal members through enterprise business developments. For more information contact Jim Souers, CEO Warm Springs Economic Development: [email protected]

Larch Creek Fire Completely Lined As Red Flag Warning Begins

North Twin Lake Campground remains closed due to fire suppression activities related to the North Twin Fire that occurred over the weekend. The campground will remain closed through at least Friday, July 19.

Link to: Air Quality Index map

Link to: Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map

The Humane Society of the Ochocos

Are you an animal lover looking to make a positive impact on the lives of our furry friends in need? If so, you're in luck! Let me introduce you to a wonderful non-profit organization that is doing incredible work for animals in our community - The Humane Society of the Ochocos (HSO).

Visit their website at https://www.thehso.org/ to learn more about their programs, upcoming events, and how you can get involved. Together, we can make the world a better place for animals in need.

WITHOUT YOU AND YOUR SUPPORT, WE WOULD NOT EXIST TO SERVE YOU SINCE 1995

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