Lower Deschutes River Reopens

MADRAS, OR — Because of progress made fighting and containing the Shaniko Butte Fire over the weekend, crews were able to reopen the Lower Deschutes River Sunday morning.  Fire officials said while the area will be open to day and overnight use, rafters should use caution.  Helicopters will still be using the River for dipping, and River staff may ask rafters to hold up temporarily while helicopters are working.  Rafters should avoid pulling off in areas that have recently burned.  Black areas may still have hot spots.

Fire conditions on Thursday forced  fire officials to make the decision to close the river to all day and overnight use between Trout Creek (River mile 88.5) and Long Bend (River Mile 57).

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Beaver Walk & Beaver Believers Screening

Beaver Natural History Walk & Restoration Site Tour, 4-5 pm Followed by a screening of The Beaver Believers and Q &A Hosted by Maureen Thompson, Beaver Works Program Manager and Kolleen Miller, Education Director for The Upper

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8th Annual Locavore Gala & Fundraiser

We invite you to be a part of something extraordinary – an evening that transcends the ordinary and celebrates the heart of our community. Central Oregon Locavore proudly presents its 8th Annual Gala and Fundraiser, a special