Winter driving conditions are expected this week. A Central Oregon driving instructor shares their tips. Find out more here.

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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued through Monday and high winds are to be expected in the week to come. Learn more here.

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A La Niña winter is still likely for Oregon, bringing cool and wet weather. Learn more here.

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Edison Butte Sno-Park will remain closed this winter due to damage from this summer’s wildfires. Find out more here.

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Mt. Bachelor is set to open to passholders this Friday Nov. 15 – the earliest opening day since 1998. Find out more here!

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More than 250 steelhead were captured for relocation at Pelton Dam on the Deschutes River; this is the largest steelhead return on the Deschutes since 1960s. Learn more here.

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Nonprofit Thistle and Nest has been awarded over $10M to build 74 affordable homes off of Murphy Rd. in Bend. Learn more about it here.

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Cascade Lakes Highway & Paulina Lake Road are set to close at 8am on November 19th. Learn more about the seasonal closure here.

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After a record-breaking fire year, October rains bring an end to wildfire season. Learn more here.

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The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District asks voters to pass a levy to help homeowners mitigate fire risk as well as other water conservation services. Learn more about the levy here.

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Proposed Measure #9-176: Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District

“DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. — The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has placed Measure #9-176 on the November 5, 2024, ballot, asking voters to approve a permanent tax rate limit of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value. If approved, the measure would provide a stable funding source for the District’s conservation projects and services across Deschutes County.”

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