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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Homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas must meet new building and defensible space codes. Find out more about the changes here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The brand new Student Success Center has opened its doors at OSU-Cascades. Find out more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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Mt. Bachelor currently has over 7 feet of snow, making it the deepest snowpack in the country. Learn more here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

See the Mt. Bachelor Conditions Report HERE

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Discover Your Forest & Deschutes National Forest launch the first wildland fire camp for young women. Learn more here.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE BY CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS

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A Winter Storm Warning has been issued; up to 20 inches of snow could be expected on mountain passes. Learn more here.

SEE THE STATESMAN JOURNAL ARTICLE HERE

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Bend’s first mini roundabout is now open! Learn more about it here.

SEE THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The new Redmond Library is getting its final touches and will open in late January 2025. Learn more here.

SEE THE KTVZ ARTICLE HERE

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Each person in the U.S. produces 200 pounds of plastic waste a year. The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act goes into effect July 1, 2025, changing how Oregonians recycle. Learn more here.

READ THE CENTRAL OREGON DAILY NEWS ARTICLE HERE

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The Bend Firefighters are hosting their annual Mustache Bash at 10 Barrel Brewing on Tuesday, 5-9p.m. Learn more here.

SEE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE WEEKLY ARTICLE HERE

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