Oregon wineries are cutting back on grape harvests as wine sales continue to decline and consumer drinking habits shift. Learn more here.

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Central Oregon veterans may qualify for up to $30,000 in no-cost home repairs through a new NeighborImpact program aimed at helping veterans stay safely in their homes. Learn more here.

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Deschutes National Forest firefighters could begin fall prescribed burns as early as Tuesday near Bend, Sisters, La Pine and other parts of Central Oregon, weather and conditions permitting. Find out more here.

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Bend Park & Recreation is helping make local parks and facilities safer by expanding access to life-saving AEDs through the HEARTsafe Bend initiative. Find out more here.

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Forest Service Road 2017 and Pine Mountain Campground have reopened, restoring public access to the Pine Mountain area southeast of Bend. Learn more here.

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Redmond’s long-awaited Hub Aquatic and Recreation Center is set to open September 18, bringing 56,000 square feet of swimming, fitness, sports and recreation space to the community. Find out more here.

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Central Oregon tourism is holding strong, even as higher gas prices put added pressure on summer travel. Learn more here.

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Willamette University is making college more affordable for Oregon families with a new scholarship offering free tuition to eligible students. Find out more here.

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A rare gray wolf sighting along Cascade Lakes Highway is a beautiful reminder that Central Oregon is still home to wild places and wildlife worth protecting. Learn more here.

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An injured golden eagle is back in the wild after six weeks of rehabilitation with Bend’s Think Wild. Learn more here.

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