Weather emergency now in effect for Bend

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A weather emergency is now in effect for Bend.

It allows organizations to offer more beds to homeless people when the temperature is forecasted to be below 25 degrees.

The fire department must approve all alternative shelter buildings.

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OPRD Seeks Input On Drones In State Parks

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public feedback on proposed rules governing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) takeoff and landing in Oregon’s state parks and along the ocean shore. The proposed rules establish where and how