A recent lightning storm has sparked over 20 fires in Central Oregon since Tuesday. Learn more here.

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Amid soaring temperatures, the Oregon Department of Forestry has placed new restrictions on campfires, fireworks, chainsaws, and more. Find out more here.

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Oregon’s first large wildfire of the year, the Butte Creek Fire, has grown to more than 3,000 acres. Learn more about it here.

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The intersection at Portland Avenue and Olney Avenue is set to open this Friday, just in time for the holiday weekend. Learn more here.

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With warm and dry weather expected, all land managed by the BLM in Oregon and Washington is under fire restrictions. Find out more here.

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Bend is at the TOP of the list for top Memorial Day destinations… Get ready for a busy holiday weekend! Find out more here.

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40 square miles of land, including trails, will close near China Hat Road in Bend on May 1. Learn more about it here.

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OSU-Cascades plans to be net zero energy campus. Find out more at a public open house on May 15. More information here.

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Elk Lake Resort has finally sold, after five years on the market, to a group of local families. Find out more here.

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The City of Bend has relaunched their ‘Turf Removal Rebate’ program. Learn more about it here.

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