Authorities are investigating a fatality from a RV Trailer fire in Terrebonne early this morning (Monday). Redmond firefighters were called to 686 NE Wilcox Avenue shortly after midnight. They found a thirty-foot RV trailer fully involved in flames and threatening nearby structures. Firefighters protected exposures and extinguished the fire. Firefighters confirmed one person had perished in the fire. The cause is under investigation. The trailer was being used as a full-time residence.
Bowman Museum Relaunches “Living History”
The Bowman Museum and Crook County Library announced the relaunch of their living history program where visitors can learn local history live actors playing historical characters.
“Upon its inception in 2019, People from Our Past quickly became a “must see” event in Prineville,” said Bowman Museum Director Sandy Cohen. “We fully expect that the program’s popularity will pick up where it left off. It is fun, entertaining and educational – so please come join us!”
Crook County was settled by a range of colorful characters that didn’t shy away from hard living for their chance to stake their claim in the Crooked River Valley. From cowboys and gunslingers to madams and ministers, many rugged individuals sought new opportunity on the Central Oregon frontier. With the relaunch of People from Our Past at the Bowman Museum, you will once again have a chance to chat with a few of these historical figures – no time machine re
Road construction season is upon is in Central Oregon. The city of Bend has scheduled work on several city streets and neighborhoods. They remind you to slow down, read the signs and stay on the designated detour routes. Frequent updates are also posted here. NW Skyline Ranch Road between NW Chianti Lane and NW Shevlin Meadow Drive for infrastructure installation, full road closure, begins 4/12/2021 Brosterhous Road between SE Orchard Grass Place and Windsor Drive for railroad overcrossing inspections, full road closure with detour, 4/13/21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Deschutes Market Road between Margaret Lane and Pioneer Loop for infrastructure installation related to the north interceptor project, single lane closure with flagging, 4/15/21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. NW Skyliners – Mt Washington Intersection – Closed for roundabout reconstruction and pedestrian crossing updates from March 29th – April 23rd. For further information on this and future street preservation work, visit bendoregon.gov/
50 years of honoring local history February 23 2021
The Bowman Museum collection has been compiled during the past half a century thanks to a generous community
When taking a look back at the 50 years since the A.R. Bowman Museum got its beginnings, it is obvious that not only did a lot take place, but a great and generous community made it all possible. One of the most recent hires at the museum put it very eloquently. Our collection system is really important because it helps us to keep track of when objects have been donated, and also who donated them and why they matter to Crook County. They aren t just nameless objects that we have, but they have a history, and they have an importance, indicated Sadee Moss, who serves as collections assistant.