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Oregon wildfires to set new record of acreage burned
The 2024 wildfire season has claimed over 1.3 million acres and is on track to be the worst on record. Learn more here.
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Oregon Parks and Recreation proposing increases to parking permits
Oregon Parks & Recreation is proposing a price increase in parking permits. Learn more about it here.
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Over 1 million acres have burned in Oregon
All across Oregon, wildfires have burned over 1 million acres. Learn more here.
SEE THE OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING ARTICLE HERE
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Durkee fire tops 288,000 acres
The Durkee Fire is Oregon’s biggest wildfire at over 288,000 acres. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
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Heatwave spurring fires in Oregon
In Oregon, tens of thousands of acres have already burned during this most recent heatwave. Learn more stats here.
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Neil Young cancels the rest of his tour
Neil Young has cancelled the rest of his tour, including the scheduled performance at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Learn more here..
SEE THE ARTICLE BY VARIETY HERE
“Neil Young announced Wednesday that the remaining dates on the tour he has been doing with his longtime backing group Crazy Horse are being canceled, due to illness hitting “a couple of us” since they last performed in May. He did not specify whether he was among those stricken.” — By Chris Willman, Variety
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First graduate medical education program in Central Oregon
The OHSU-St. Charles Three Sisters Rural Track Program is Central Oregon’s first graduate medical residency program. Learn more here.
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Shellfish poisoning in Oregon and Washington
Paralytic shellfish poisoning has shut down shellfish harvesting in Oregon and Washington. Learn more here.
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Campfire restrictions to go into place June 1
Annual campfire restrictions start on June 1st. Learn more here.
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Oregon to update groundwater laws
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) plans to update groundwater usage laws. Find out more here.