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$5 million in infrastructure improvements to Bend/Redmond airports
Federal funding to the tune of $5 million will improve Bend/Redmond airports. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY 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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Budget increase suggested for Oregon schools
Governor Kotek has proposed a $515M increase in budget for K-12 schools. Learn more about it 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.
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE 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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Wildfire season expected to be milder
Oregon is currently drought-free and the 2024 wildfire season is expected to be milder. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KGW8 ARTICLE 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.
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First female director named at ODFW
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has appointed a new director and she’s the first woman to take the seat. Find out more here!
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EPA announces over $28 million for water line replacements
The EPA has announced Oregon will get over $28 million to replace lead service lines for cleaner water. Learn more here.
SEE THE KATU NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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