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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Prepare For Upcoming Prescribed Burn Season

Public health officials in Deschutes, Klamath and Jefferson counties, in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, are encouraging residents to get ready for smoke before prescribed burn season begins. Starting mid-March, Forest Service crews will conduct prescribed burns on public