Heavy precipitation in the Central Oregon area has prompted flood watches on two local waterways, Whychus Creek and Tumalo Creek. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The 18th annual Dirksen Derby has been cancelled due to lack of snow. Find out more here.

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The Forest Service and ODOT are working together to build a new multi-use path to connect Bend and Lava Butte. Learn more about it here.

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Locals can look forward to quieter mornings as Republic Services rolls out new EV garbage trucks. Find out more here.

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The Pavilion ice skating rink in Bend has shut down due to warm temperatures and wind. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Deschutes County has announced the winter closure date for Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road: Tuesday, November 18. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL DESCHUTES COUNTY RELEASE HERE

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Oregon’s new recycling law is in effect and that means changes to what you can include in your recycling bin. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit downtown Redmond on Thursday, July 31st! Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WEEKLY ARTICLE HERE

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A storm on Monday caused thousands of lightning strikes in the Central Oregon area. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL KOIN6 ARTICLE HERE

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The Cram Fire, at 100k acres, is the largest wildfire in the nation. Learn more about it here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL AXIOS ARTICLE HERE

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