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Fall rain ends Central Oregon wildfires
After a record-breaking fire year, October rains bring an end to wildfire season. Learn more here.
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Winter weather advisory for passes
The first snow of the season is bringing winter weather advisories for high mountain passes. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE
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RDM to get additional $10M for expansion
Redmond Airport will receive a $10M grant for expansion in addition to the existing $170M allocation. Learn more about the RDM expansion here.
SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Smoke expected today with eruption of Pine Mountain fire
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.
Photo via Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
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Bend highway project nearly finished, and ahead of schedule
ODOT is nearly finished with the Highway 97/20 project, ahead of schedule and on budget. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
Photo via KTVZ, by ODOT
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Central Oregon has had roughly 325 wildfires this year
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.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
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$1.62 million grant to go to Smith Rock for improvements, welcome center
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.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
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Central Oregon Center for the Arts has received a $25,000 grant
The Oregon Cultural Trust has awarded $25,000 to the Central Oregon Center for the Arts. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
Photo via Central Oregon Center for the Arts
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Eastern Oregon’s dark sky sanctuary set to expand
A dark sky sanctuary in the Owyhee Canyonlands is set to expand its acreage over the next few years. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KTVZ ARTICLE HERE
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Eastward progress halted in Little Lava Fire
Firefighters have halted the eastward progression of the Little Lava Fire – most area’s risk levels have been reduced. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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