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A reward for information regarding killed wolf
Officials are offering $10k for information regarding the wolf killing near Sisters. Learn more about it here.
“Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at (503) 682-6131, or Oregon State Police at (800) 452-7888. People can also email law enforcement at TIP@osp.oregon.gov.
Callers can remain anonymous.”
SEE THE ORIGINAL OPB ARTICLE HERE
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New roundabouts planned for Sunriver
Three new roundabouts are being planned for Century Drive in Sunriver. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Winter weather is back with advisory
A winter weather advisory will be in effect Wednesday evening into Thursday morning for mountain passes; 6-11 inches are expected above 3,500 feet. See more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE
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Oregon State Parks hiring seasonal rangers
Oregon State Parks will hire more than 200 seasonal workers this spring and summer. Learn more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL KQEN ARTICLE HERE
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Egg shortages good for local chicken farmers
With the recent egg shortages, local egg farmers are seeing a huge uptick in business. Learn more about it here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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A new Indian restaurant is coming to Bend
A new Indian restaurant will take over Nome’s former space on Galveston in Bend. Learn more here.
SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Central Oregon growth slows
Central Oregon’s population growth has slowed over the last couple of years. Find out more here.
SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
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Deschutes County releases new Wildfire Protection Plan
The new Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection Plan is available for public feedback through February 5. Find out more here.
SEE THE WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN HERE
SEE THE ORIGINAL MYCENTRALOREGON.COM ARTICLE HERE
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Levy proposed by Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District
The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District asks voters to pass a levy to help homeowners mitigate fire risk as well as other water conservation services. Learn more about the levy here.
CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE
Proposed Measure #9-176: Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District
“DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. — The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) has placed Measure #9-176 on the November 5, 2024, ballot, asking voters to approve a permanent tax rate limit of $0.06 per $1,000 of assessed property value. If approved, the measure would provide a stable funding source for the District’s conservation projects and services across Deschutes County.”
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Central Oregon counties still the fastest-growing in the state
Between 2020 and 2023, Deschutes County saw 5.2% growth. Learn more here.