How many burpees can you do in an hour? An Oregon National Guardsman sets the world record at over 1,000. Find out the details here.

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A new fire at Pine Mountain has exploded to over 2,000 acres. Smoke is expected in the Central Oregon area as firefighters work to manage the blaze. Learn more here.

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ODOT is nearly finished with the Highway 97/20 project, ahead of schedule and on budget. Find out more here.

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Central Oregon has seen about 325 wildfires this year and 550,000 acres have burned; recent fires in Madras and Tumalo mitigated. Find out more here.

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Oregon Parks and Recreation has received a $1.62 million grant for Smith Rock State Park to develop a welcome center, improvements to lots, and more. Find out the details here.

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A dark sky sanctuary in the Owyhee Canyonlands is set to expand its acreage over the next few years. Learn more about it here.

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Oregon has over 400,000 small businesses that employ more than half the state’s workers. That number is growing. Learn more about it here.

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Beginning Sept. 3, the rest area at Government Camp on Hwy. 26 will be closed. Learn more about the closure here.

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The fight to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands continues with Gov. Kotek calling for federal protections. Learn more here.

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Powdr Corp. has announced the sale of Mt. Bachelor. Learn more about the details here.

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