A new affordable housing community will open its lottery for potential homeowners this spring. Learn more about it here.

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A Bend man has come forward as responsible for the viral googly eyes on local roundabout art. Learn more here.

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Friday evening, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Coos Bay. Learn more about it here.

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Sisters, OR has been certified an international dark sky community. Learn more about it here.

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Governor Tina Kotek is hosting an affordable housing conference in Bend. Learn more about it here.

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COCC will be hosting its annual ‘Transfer Days’ to help students have a successful transition to a four-year college on January 27. Learn more here.

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Researchers have discovered a massive aquifer beneath the Central Oregon Cascades. Learn more here.

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The Oregon State Fire Marshal deployed six strike teams to assist with fires in California. Learn more here.

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The new Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection Plan is available for public feedback through February 5. Find out more here.

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Homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas must meet new building and defensible space codes. Find out more about the changes here.

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