This press release came through recently, which seemed like it might be interesting in light of the wildfires and smoke we had recently, for a lecture series on “Coexistence and Regeneration: Rethinking Fire” taking place in Sisters on September 29. Announcing the final installment of the 2022 Coexistence and Regeneration … Continue reading
Starting this Saturday, May 22, and running through June 5, you’ll be able to dispose of your yard debris for free as part of the County’s spring FireFree events. A number of transfer stations across the area will be able to take your waste; it’s part of a larger promotion … Continue reading
Happy summer solstice! To celebrate this first day of summer I thought I’d point to the free summer activity guide that I’d dusted off and revised for 2019. Take a look and see how many things you can tick off that list. And let me know if you have other … Continue reading
For the first time in 22 years, the annual Sisters Folk Festival has been canceled, due to the smoke from the wildfires. The event would have taken place this weekend, September 8 through 10, and word went out yesterday about the cancellation. Here’s the full statement: It is with profound … Continue reading
The Bend Fire Department today issued a PSA on dealing with and protecting yourself from all the wildfire smoke we have floating through Bend right now. Good, common sense stuff that’s always a helpful reminder: Smoke from wildland fires across Oregon has created unhealthy air quality in Bend over the … Continue reading
Things have been pretty quiet ’round this site lately. Chalk it up to a couple of the Hack Bend contributors (namely, myself and Jon) keeping busy getting lots of fun events planned for Central Oregon Beer Week, May 20-27. In the meantime… Fire Season is Right Around the Corner. I just … Continue reading
I have to admit, I was lost at first, reading this press release—then it dawned on me that "Beyond the Flames" is a fire prevention magazine. And since we’re nearing the start of fire season, it’s pretty topical. The 2009 issue of Beyond the Flames will include two new contests … Continue reading
There’s currently a fire on Awbrey Butte… looks like it might have started on a construction site and spread… at one point we could see pretty good sized flames the length of it. Update, 2pm: Fire looks mostly out now, there’s still a little bit of smoke but it’s much … Continue reading