Oregon
Camp Fire C. Oregon to celebrate 27th annual Absolutely Incredible Kid Day with free ice skating at The Pavilion – KTVZ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® is this week! The national holiday that strives to lift up today’s kids and teens is officially this Thursday, March 21. However, Camp Fire Central Oregon is celebrating a day early with a FREE ice-skating party for all Central Oregon youth after school on Wednesday, March 20 in Bend.
The celebration is timed to coincide with Bend-La Pine Schools’ early-release Wednesday so lots of kids can attend.
“Growing up today is hard,” says Nadia Kelem, Camp Fire Central Oregon’s community engagement coordinator. “Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®, which happens in the same month as Camp Fire’s birthday, is a way for all of us to pause and focus on what’s incredible about today’s youth, tell them why they matter, and really celebrate them. And because kids are incredible for so many reasons, we’re offering this celebration plus some great ways for adults to tell the kids in their lives why they are incredible. It’s going to be a fabulous day of fun, centered around helping kids thrive!”
All the awesome details:
• WHAT – Camp Fire Central Oregon celebrates the 27th Annual AIK Day with free ice skating for any person under 18 years old. Must be accompanied by an adult, limited to the first 200 kids in the door. Youth are encouraged to bring helmets for skating as supplies are limited. This is a FREE EVENT and is open to the public. No previous involvement with Camp Fire Central Oregon is required. The event includes plenty of time on the ice, plus unique AIK Day activities, including a STEM table, photo booth and crafts, plus Camp Fire birthday cake for all!
• WHEN – Wednesday, March 20, 1:00-3:45 p.m. Arrive by 3:00 p.m. to allow for time to skate or do other activities.
• WHERE – The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend, OR 97702
• WHO – Camp Fire Central Oregon, and the youth and families of our community
• WHY – How often do we stop to tell the kids and teens in our lives how incredible they are? This is why Camp Fire founded AIK Day in 1997 as an encouragement to activate millions of adults across the U.S. to write/tell a young person in their life what makes them incredible.
• MORE INFORMATION – campfireco.org /aikd and info@campfireco.org
Every year, on the third Thursday of March, thousands of adults send notes, emails, letters, texts, and videos to encourage and inspire young people across the country. 2024 AIKD is officially March 21 (Camp Fire’s birthday!), though we will be celebrating locally with our event on March 20. We will be encouraging adults beforehand—and at the Mach 20 event—to write meaningful, encouraging, and empowering letters to the young people in their lives. Anyone with fun pictures or letters can spread their appreciation for kids on social media using the hashtag: #KIDDAY. Official downloadable stationary and a coloring page are available on Camp Fire’s website: https://campfireco.org/aikd.
Participating in AIK Day is a simple, meaningful way to let youth know how much they are appreciated. Words are powerful. Young lives are changed by this day and a simple act of your encouragement, love, and kindness.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
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